Lawrence Schools Transportation Struggles | Lawrence News

Lawrence Public Schools’ new bus contract with Durham School Services is causing major headaches for families—delayed confirmations, longer commutes, and missed pickups are turning back-to-school stress into a full-blown crisis. Parents like Lexie Monroe, juggling work and school runs, are stuck waiting for approvals while kids face confusing new routes, especially at the College and Career Academy where commutes may double. Despite assurances from Superintendent Jeanice Swift that priority students are covered and Durham’s claim of improved on-time performance, IEP families report ongoing issues. The district urges parents to contact the Family Engagement Center for help as they scramble to fix the mess. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/391cbe95caa0245d