District 153 board members agreed to discontinue bus service for students who do not meet the state-mandated 1.5-mile distance from school.
The board voted 5-0, with Ashanti Bethea abstaining, to eliminate the busing service for those students who live within walking distance. The new policy will begin with the new school year in August.
Several parents brought their concerns to the board at its May 17 meeting saying they need the service for the safety…
