Marcus Brown

I am pleased to report that bus service for Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) students will be restored this fall following a negotiated transportation agreement led by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE). Ensuring reliable bus transportation for Bridgeport students is critical to supporting their education and daily success. I want to thank Commissioner Russell-Tucker, Mayor Ganim, Interim Superintendent Avery, and my delegation colleagues for their commitment, collaboration, and tireless work in finding practical solutions for our students and families.

The CSDE’s embedded Technical Assistance Team worked with the district’s transportation company to restructure the previous contract to reduce costs while maintaining services. The CSDE and City of Bridgeport are working diligently on this effort, which restores and streamlines routes that had been cut due to budget reductions, ensuring students once again have safe and reliable transportation for the school year.

In response to critical challenges facing BPS, and as authorized by the Connecticut State Board of Education (SBE), Commissioner Russell-Tucker announced on February 20, 2025, the establishment of the Technical Assistance Team to work with the BPS to implement interventions within the district. The Technical Assistance Team is also providing targeted support in the areas of financial management and instructional initiatives and processes.