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Algiers Charter Schools says school bus service may not be available to students until Thursday

Algiers Charter Schools says school bus service may not be available to students until Thursday

Algiers Charter School officials said parents should expect the charter system to not be able to offer guaranteed school bus service until Thursday. They tell WDSU they were able to contact a neighboring service to provide assistance. This after the NOPD confirmed that someone went into the school bus yard behind LB Landry High School in Algiers and took approximately 20 catalytic converters from the school buses. This impacted the fleet on Monday. Approximately 1,400 parents from three different locations were notified that they would need to find a ride for their children or allow them to attend school virtually for a day. While the New Orleans Police Department investigates the matter and considers possible surveillance in the area, Algiers Charter officials said they would do their best to accommodate student pickup and drop-off. “Whether it’s getting some converts quickly or partnering with some neighboring transportation companies and even charter schools. We are trying to get our students back to school,” said Dr. Tammi Griffin, chief executive officer of the Algiers Charter Schools Association.Orleans Parish Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams also released this statement on the matter: “Recently, 20 school buses were destroyed at Algiers Charter, disrupting transportation for students. As the leader of NOLA Public Schools, I ask those responsible to please understand the implications. “Stealing from our schools is not just a crime. They steal opportunities from our students, cause stress for families, and undermine the hard work of teachers and staff. Our students deserve an uninterrupted education, free from obstacles like these. Let’s protect our schools and ensure our children have the opportunity to succeed. Together we can create a safer and stronger future for our scientists.”

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Algiers Charter School officials said parents should expect the charter system to not be able to offer guaranteed school bus service until Thursday. They tell WDSU they were able to connect with a neighboring service to provide assistance.

This after the NOPD confirmed that someone went into the school bus yard behind LB Landry High School in Algiers and took approximately 20 catalytic converters from the school buses.

This impacted the fleet on Monday. Approximately 1,400 parents from three different locations were notified that they would need to find a ride for their children or allow them to attend school virtually for a day.

While the New Orleans Police Department is investigating the matter and considering possible surveillance in the area, Algiers Charter officials said they are doing their best to accommodate student pickup and drop-off.

“Whether it’s getting some converts quickly or partnering with some neighboring transportation companies and even charter schools. We are trying to get our students back to school,” said Dr. Tammi Griffin, chief executive officer of the Algiers Charter Schools Association.

Orleans Parish Schools Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams, released this statement on the matter;

“Recently, 20 school buses were destroyed at Algiers Charter, disrupting student transportation. As the leader of NOLA Public Schools, I urge those in charge to understand the impact of your actions. If you steal from our schools, it is more than a crime.” . You’re not just taking a device away from our students, you’re disrupting their learning, causing stress for families, and undermining the hard work of teachers and staff. Let’s protect our schools and ensure our children have the opportunity to succeed. Together we can create a safer, stronger future for our students.