Dear Parent,
You may have heard, as we have mentioned in recent Board of Education meetings, PTA meetings and other venues, that the Atlantic Express Bus Company, which provides transportation services for many of our children through its subsidiary company, Courtesy Bus Co., has filed for bankruptcy. Company representatives have said it would use the Chapter 11 process to explore financing, to market its assets and to continue labor negotiations. In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy a company continues to operate while it tries to work out a reorganization plan.
We have discussed the bankruptcy filing with our legal counsel, and are taking all of the necessary steps to protect the School District's interest.
It is our utmost priority to maintain the continuity of student transportation service with no disruptions, and we are working diligently to ensure this for our children. We will have further information for you after rulings that will emerge from court proceedings scheduled for early and mid December. We will keep you informed using our automatic calling system and in postings on our web site.
I wish you and your family a peaceful, safe and joyous Thanksgiving Holiday
Very truly yours,
Dr. Kishore Kuncham,
Superintendent of Schools