For immediate release from the City of Auburn:

SCHOOL BUS & MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TRANSITION TO CITY OF AUBURN

Auburn Public Works to manage facilities, fields, and busing

Beginning Monday, February 28, the City of Auburn will become responsible for several key functions previously managed by the Auburn School Department. This includes transportation services, field maintenance, and facilities maintenance (school custodial services).

The Auburn City Council and School Committee fully support the transition, as they continue to seek cost savings and efficiencies for the taxpayers of Auburn.

“This is a way for us to support the superintendent and her team,” said City Manager Phil Crowell. “This change allows them to focus on doing what they do so well: educating the children of Auburn. Since Superintendent Brown’s arrival here, the relationship between the city & the school department has continued to strengthen as we collaborate and work to make decisions that will positively impact our residents.”

“I look forward to collaborating with the City of Auburn to improve our transportation services to families,” said School Superintendent Dr. Cornelia Brown. “I appreciate their patience as we have worked through some difficult challenges recently.”

“Our goal is to provide the safest, most efficient transportation possible, and to ensure clean, well-maintained facilities and playing fields for the children and families of Auburn,” said Public Works Director Denis D’Auteuil. “Staff and residents should know that we have full confidence that this will be a successful, positive change. We are looking forward to these dedicated employees joining our exceptional team.”

“This is a great opportunity for everyone involved,” added Deputy Public Works Director Scott Holland. “The APW team not only offers an impressive amount of experience and knowledge, but also the credibility and support of a nationally accredited organization.”

Auburn’s bus garage will remain in its current location on outer Minot Avenue, with the possible addition of some public works functions that will help serve residents in the area.

“We are going to embrace this change as an opportunity for maximized efficiency of busing and maintenance operations,” said D’Auteuil. “This just makes good sense for Auburn.”