JCSD1 Announces Changes to School Bus Routes

Johnson County School District #1 is currently working through a bus driver shortage and has had to make some changes to accommodate fewer available drivers.

In a letter to parents and students, Superintendent Charles Auzqui explained that due to recent unexpected changes in driver availability, the district is unable to run all of the bus routes in the Buffalo area.

He further said District Transportation Director Dennis Zezas has tried to find solutions, but has not been able to fill any of the open positions.

Because of the staffing shortage, the district will temporarily suspend bus routes within the city limits of Buffalo, except for the Eagle Summit Subdivision Route, the Green Leaf Estates Route, and the Red Hills, Klondike and Upper Clear Creek Routes will be combined into one route.

All other normal routes including special needs routes will not be affected at this time.

Currently, activities are not impacted, but it is very likely that if current open positions aren’t filled soon, activity trips will also need to be prioritized and limited.

The district will also have an open community meeting to answer any questions parents/stakeholders might have at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16th in the Buffalo High School Auditorium.

If you know anyone who would be interested in being a daily route driver or sub, please contact the District Office or District Transportation department.

We have provided that contact information here:

District Office (307-684-9571) or District Transportation department (307-684-5276).