BCPS bus drivers train ahead of new school year; electric buses make debut
Pompano Beach, Florida – As the beginning of the new academic year looms, bus drivers of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) are diligently familiarizing themselves with their designated routes. Their preparatory activities, aimed at guaranteeing an efficient start on Monday, August 21, 2023, are being conducted at the BCPS Student Transportation & Fleet Services North County Terminal located in Pompano Beach.
In a progressive environmental stride, BCPS is ushering in electric buses for this academic year. This move distinguishes BCPS as the pioneering public school district in South Florida to adopt such a sustainable transport alternative, underscoring its commitment to ecological stewardship. The media has been granted access to document this significant shift, complete with opportunities to engage with transportation authorities and bus operators.
To facilitate seamless preparations for families, BCPS recommends visiting browardschools.com/readyforyou. This multilingual portal offers essential information, including academic calendars, registration procedures, requisite forms for the school year’s onset, and other pertinent details. Additionally, it encompasses topics like childcare provisions, school meal plans, and student transit information.
Occupying the position of the sixth-largest school district nationwide and the second-largest within Florida’s confines, BCPS caters to a diverse student body. The district proudly educates over 254,000 students and approximately 110,000 adult learners across its expansive network of 240 educational institutions, technical colleges, and 87 charter schools. This vast student population hails from 170 distinct nations and converses in 147 languages.
Emphasizing its unwavering commitment to student welfare, BCPS has embarked on a series of measures to ensure the 2023/24 academic session kicks off without a hitch, from meticulous route rehearsals for bus drivers to curating an exhaustive online resource repository.
