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To: St Johns County School District and the Director of Transportation Mr. Alfred A. Pantano

Reinstate Bus Service for St Johns Forest Community to Liberty Pines Academy (LPA)

Due to the "two-mile rule" in Florida, half of the residents of St Johns Forest Community in St Johns, Florida, have lost bus service to Liberty Pines Academy (LPA) located on Russell Sampson Road in St Johns County, Florida. Students walking to school from St Johns Forest Community must exit through the "back gate" of the neighborhood at North Arabella Road and St Johns Parkway, walk along St Johns Parkway and Florida State Road 9B, before crossing to Russell Sampson Road. St Johns Parkway and Florida State Road 9B are extremely dangerous with little to no protection for students walking to school.

LPA educates students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This walking path is unsafe for both elementary and middle school age students. Residents have advocated to have buses reinstated since buses were revoked in 2018 with many news articles published since then on the matter.

Please sign this petition to bring buses back to the residents of St Johns Forest Community. 

Why is this important?

Please sign this petition to bring buses back to the residents of St Johns Forest Community. Officials need to understand that this school walk is too dangerous for children to traverse and families need support for children to and from school. Transportation must be provided before a child is critically injured.

Updates

2024-09-03 12:53:28 -0400

Link to Facebook post with petition: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/4sVw39RDhTqb7wFX/?mibextid=qi2Omg

2024-09-03 12:48:56 -0400

Link to Pinterest pin with petition: https://pin.it/I95Io0jcB

2024-09-03 12:45:57 -0400

Charlene Casoria Gagnier, senior legislative aide to Senator Tom Wright, response to the issue: "Good afternoon Kimberly, Our office is in receipt of your email. I am hoping that you have already reached out to the School Board in St John's county as that would be the jurisdiction to be making decisions about bus routes. If you have not done so, I would reach out to the Superintendent's office. If you do not have that contact information, email me back and I will find it for you. Regards, Charlene Casoria Gagnier"
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UVCjtJDbBVLaY1N89
Link to Senator Tom Wright, District 8, webpage: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s8?pref=full

2024-09-03 12:41:29 -0400

Representative William C. Robinson, Jr., response to the issue: "Ms. Reach, Thank you for getting in touch with our office regarding this important matter. We have received your message and taken note of your concerns. We appreciate the input from community members like you as we work to enhance our great state of Florida. Don't hesitate to contact us again with more questions, comments, or concerns. William C. Robinson, Jr."
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/EEudQ1XsnjtfyFT67
Link to Representative William C. Robinson, Jr., District 71, webpage: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4733

2024-09-03 11:33:35 -0400

Jennifer Treiber, district aide to Representative Stan McClain, response to the issue: "Good Morning, As a courtesy we like to allow each Representative’s office the opportunity to serve the constituents of their district. I looked up your address, and it appears you live in House District 18, which is represented by Representative Cyndi Stevenson. I have included a link to her website here for your convenience. Sincerely, Jennifer Treiber"
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8dTEAMiEKytshZPi6
Link to Representative Stan McClain, District 27, webpage: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4658

2024-09-03 11:25:42 -0400

Michelle Barre, district aide to Representative Lauren Melo, response to the issue: "Good morning, Thank you for contacting the office of Representative Melo. It would be best to contact your District Representative: State House - District 18 Representative Cyndi Stevenson, Capitol Office, 400 House Office Building, 402 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300. Phone: (850) 717-5018. District Office, Suite 902, 309 Kingsley Lake Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092-3048. Phone: (904) 823-2300. Kind regards, Michelle Barre"
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KFeKNt8GHEEqBKns5
Link to Representative Lauren Melo, District 82, webpage: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4784

2024-09-03 11:20:12 -0400

Jordan James, legislative aide to Representative Dotie Joseph: "Good Morning, My name is Jordan James, Legislative Aide to Rep Joseph. I was forwarded the email regarding your concerns and while our district is in Miami Dade Co, I am more than happy to provide you with the contacts of the representatives that serve your address as they have more power to address and rectify your concerns. [ADDRESSES TO REPRESENTATIVES] Thanks so much for sharing your concerns, Jordan James, Legislative Aide"
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WpYDgqSvMPV5p9Q78
Link to Representative Dotie Joseph, District 108, webpage: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4716

2024-09-03 10:25:34 -0400

Bryanna Velez, district aide to Representative Robin Bartleman, response to the issue: "Hi Kimberly, Thank you for reaching out. I have forwarded your concern to Representative Cyndi Stevenson, who represents your district. They will be better equipped to assist you with your concern. Best, Bryanna Velez"
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8Xby96eWNGo7JwCx9
Link to Representative Robin Bartleman, District 103, webpage: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4793

2024-09-03 10:20:34 -0400

Francine Julius Edwards, district aide to Representative Yvonne Hinson, response to the issue: "Dear Kimberly Reach: The office of State Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson is so honored that you reached out to us with your issue. However, since you live in the St. Johns District of Florida, we transferred your issue to State Representative Cyndi Stevenson. Her contact information is below and her Legislative Aide is Shorti Robbins (who is cc:d on this message.) has been alerted."
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yEkqjYHaPAm6AEpA9
Link to Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson, District 21, webpage: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4768

2024-09-03 10:14:56 -0400

Vickie Brill Keller, chief legislative aide to Senator Joe Gruters, response to the issue: "Good Morning Ms. Reach, Thank you for reaching out to Sen. Gruters' office about your children and bus transportation. I have sent your message to Sen. Hutson's office as he represents you in St. John's County. I have included Sen. Hutson's office information here: https://flsenate.gov/Senators/S7. They will be best to address your specific questions. Thank you, Vickie"
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/uUoQPpQxH2gDn9uZ9
Link to Senator Joe Gruters, District 22, webpage: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s22?pref=full

2024-09-03 10:11:07 -0400

Malik Moore, chief legislative aide to Representative Dianne Hart, response to the issue: "Good Morning, I am forwarding your email to Shorty Robbins in Rep. Stevenson’s office. This is your local representative, they will be better equipped to help you with this issue. Regards, Malik Moore , M.S."
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dYJKpJBqNsyLbLSZ7
Link to Representative Dianne Hart, District 63, webpage: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4736

2024-09-03 10:00:56 -0400

Andrea Arriaga, district aide to Representative Carolina Amesty, response to the issue: "Dear Kimberly Reach, Thank you for this information. We have contact your local representative for you. We will look into this and get back to you. Best regards, Andrea Arriaga"
Link to email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8cuJtCkDWLvstx6S8
Link to Representative Carolina Amesty, District 45, webpage: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4876

2024-09-03 09:54:12 -0400

Kellie Walker, legislative assistant to Senator Clay Yarborough, response to the issue: "Good Morning, Thank you for contacting our office with your concerns. Your Senator is Senator Travis Hutson. The legislative assistant for his office is Danielle Curbow. Her email is [email protected]. Hopefully they will be able to assist you. Kind Regards, Kellie Walker"
Link to screenshot of email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/o2UFTUywxsBCaXrt5
Link to Senator Clay Yarborough, District 4, webpage: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s4?pref=full

2024-09-03 09:50:52 -0400

Albert Griffith, legislative aide to Senator Jonathan Martin, response to the issue: "Ms. Kimberly Reach, Thank you for contacting the office of State Senator Jonathan Martin on the issue of the bus transportation in your area. I have read the details and would be happy to forward it to the Senator. Thanks again. If we can be of assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Yours Respectfully, Albert Griffith"
Link to screenshot of email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Gdhg4gmuQELuz4tF6
Link to Senator Jonathan Martin, District 33, webpage: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/s33?pref=full

2024-09-03 09:44:55 -0400

Anne Belle, district aide to Representative Jennifer Canady, response to the issue: ​"https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/MyElectedOfficials?lat=30.0718609&long=-81.5208199 – link to your elected officials. Good morning, Kimberly: Thank you for reaching out to Rep. Canady’s office. I will be sure to let her know your thoughts and concerns regarding this important issue! It is a courtesy that each member have the opportunity to assist their constituents. According to your address, you representative is Rep. Cyndi Stevenson. https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4620&SessionId=103 – link to Rep. Stevenson’s website. Sincerely, Anne K. Bell, District Aide"
Link to screenshot of email response: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zZP6Wtf5YqYwtL4v6
Link to Representative Jennifer Canady, District 50, webpage: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/details.aspx?MemberId=4879