At the end of October, it was announced Santa Fe Public Schools would be withdrawing a number of bus routes that served a variety of schools; there was also the opportunity introduced for parents who have to transport their children to apply for a mileage allowance to help offset the travel expenses. Unfortunately, the transportation department appears to be unable to provide any assistance in submitting claims. I have contacted the department regularly since the start of November, but despite providing full information about myself and my children — I drive them to Atalaya Elementary School from Chupadero — I am still waiting for an application form to be sent out. I am sure there are other parents in a similar position, and I wonder how the department can justify such appalling service? If funds have been allocated, why is there a delay in helping parents cope? I hope this issue can be addressed soon.

Anthony Moore Santa Fe