Where it stands as of Wed, May 13
Bus operations and driver staffing with contractor NRT have stabilized, with live security cameras and turn-by-turn GPS now operational. However, the rollout of student RFID tap cards has faced delays due to hardware and driver training issues, prompting district administration to pursue contractual penalty deductions. The School Committee accepted an update on the service in May 2026 without taking a formal position.
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· Southborough School Committee
Transportation operations and technology update
Staff provided an update on bus operations with NRT, noting that driver staffing and service reliability have stabilized significantly since the fall. Upgrades including turn-by-turn GPS and live bus security camera access have been implemented, though rollout of student RFID tap cards has experienced delays. The superintendent noted the district is assessing contractual penalties to withhold payment for technology features that were delayed or non-operational.
- Live bus camera feeds have been operational and accessible to school administrators since mid-January.
- RFID student scanning has faced implementation delays due to driver training and hardware issues.
- District administration is pursuing contract penalty deductions from NRT for delayed technology deliverables.
- Bus registration opt-in for the 2026-2027 school year will open with a target registration deadline of June 12.
Outcome: Information accepted; administration to meet with NRT in June regarding penalty adjustments.