June 2, 2026 School Board Special Meeting (5:30 PM)

The Bend-La Pine School Board held a special meeting on June 2, 2026, to address a complaint regarding the safety and placement of a particular school bus stop. The discussion focused on whether the district followed its procedures for determining bus stop locations, with the complainant raising concerns about the adequacy and application of the district's safety rubric and the actual bus stop location relative to student waiting areas. Transportation officials presented evidence that the district followed state and federal laws and used a rubric to evaluate bus stop safety, emphasizing the balance between safety and operational efficiency across a large and diverse district. The board deliberated on the concerns, including the rubric's limitations and the inconsistency in bus stop locations, before voting to uphold the district's decision. No new procurement actions, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during the meeting.