Andover Schools: 'We Had Anticipated' 1st Day Bus Challenges

ANDOVER, MA — Andover school officials are aware of busing delays around the district Wednesday and working on addressing them, the district said in a communication to parents.

Many parents complained on social media Wednesday about delays in their kids' bus transportation for the first day of school.

"We had anticipated challenges to our school transportation for the first day of school due to construction and additional factors," Assistant Superintendent Paul Szymanski said in the communication. "Our goal is to provide our students with safe and efficient transportation to start the school year, however, we are aware some of our students were delayed in being picked up at their bus stop this morning."

The district has been told by the bus company, Trombley, that they are "working out some of the challenges that come with transportation on the first day of school."

They also expect severe weather Thursday and will make changes and updates as needed, as well as keeping in touch with the town's police and public works departments.

"We recognize that today is a milestone for our families and students and we appreciate your understanding as we work to mitigate some of the issues you may have experienced.," Szymanski said.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.