Crossing guard program outsourcing and cost savings
Thousand Oaks
Summary
Conejo Elementary failed the city's pedestrian/vehicle count minimums for the second straight year, so its crossing guard at Conejo School Road & Los Feliz Drive will be removed for 2026-27. Commissioners questioned whether the fixed 20-pedestrian threshold disadvantages smaller schools, and an appeal process to City Council exists starting 14 days after this meeting.
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Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The school district could fund its own guard if it wants coverage beyond city policy.
Families at the 13 remaining schools, including Sycamore Canyon, which regains a guard.
Conejo Elementary families who walk to school lose their guard.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting - Apr 22, 2026
Conejo Elementary failed the city's pedestrian/vehicle count minimums for the second straight year, so its crossing guard at Conejo School Road & Los Feliz Drive will be removed for 2026-27. Commissioners questioned whether the fixed 20-pedestrian threshold disadvantages smaller schools, and an appeal process to City Council exists starting 14 days after this meeting.
Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission Meeting - Feb 25, 2026
The city outsourced crossing guard management to All City Management Services in January, and most former guards were rehired. Council directed the savings toward school-zone safety upgrades, and annual counts are underway — Conejo Elementary's guard is at risk if walking counts fall short again.
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