Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) officials announced important news during a press conference marking the first day of school on Monday.
CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill, CMS Assistant Superintendent Melissa Balknight and Tim Ivey, the district’s Chief Operations Officer, spoke during the meeting.
He told the media that the first day of school was a “great start.”
As of Monday afternoon, about 105,000 students were being transported on CMS buses. Ivey said the district had expected “normal traffic delays.”
Ivey told media that the district has encouraged parents to download “Here Comes the Bus,” an app that provides live updates on school bus locations and alerts about delays or route changes.
Ivey also said families should plan to be at their assigned bus stop ten minutes in advance as they adjust to the schedule for the 2024-2025 school year.
Balknight said the first week will focus on getting students, parents and staff back into their daily routine.
Updates from day one
- A total of 271 teaching positions were still vacant
- 839 buses carried students
- There are 50 vacancies for bus drivers
Family memories
- Parents are asked to use the “Here Comes the Bus” app to stay up to date with information on school bus delays and route changes.
- Expect traffic jams when dropping off and picking up.
- All CMS students are entitled to a free breakfast.
- Arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes before departure in the morning.
- CMS officials urge parents to make sure their children do not bring prohibited items, including knives, weapons, box cutters and razor blades.
