The School District of Indian River County is rolling out a new feature in its free app this school year that allows parents to track their child's bus in real time. Parents can tap the bus icon in the district's app to see where the bus is and get an estimated arrival time. The app will also send push notifications when a bus is running late.
Superintendent David K. Moore says the new feature is designed to give parents more peace of mind. "You feel good as a parent, speaking as a parent, when your kid's in school.
"Now parents have greater access when they are walking in that front door."
The district is also adding another layer of security for students. Students will scan their school ID when they board the bus, allowing the district to keep better track of who is riding each bus. Moore says every school bus driver position is filled, meaning the district is fully staffed.