MURRIETA: Increase in bus fees set for vote

Annual pass could cost $30 more

MURRIETA ---- School bus pass prices could increase under a proposal school trustees are scheduled to consider Thursday.

The plan would raise Murrieta Valley Unified School District bus fees by $30 to $395 for an annual pass for a family with one child riding the bus. Families that qualify for reduced-price bus passes would pay $135 for the first child, $10 more than they currently pay for an annual pass.

There are similar increases for families with multiple children, one-way passes, semester-long passes and single-ride punch cards. The entire fee schedule is included with Thursday's agenda posted online at www.murrieta.k12.ca.us.

The fees would take effect for the school year starting in August. District officials say the increases are needed to pay for rapidly rising fuel costs and other cost increases.

The trustees are expected to vote on the measure in their meeting at 7 p.m. in the district support center, 41870 McAlby Court.