LIVE · UPDATED DAILY
REPORTED · NEWSPublished Jun 27, 2026

DeSoto I.S.D. Transitions to New Busing Provider, Resulting in Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: DeSoto, Texas.

Department affected: Transportation.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

First Student (DeSoto I.S.D.) is set to lay off approximately 50 employees as the DeSoto school district transitions to a new busing provider. This change is part of a broader strategy to improve transportation services within the district. The layoffs are expected to take effect on October 1, 2023, impacting the transportation department significantly. The decision comes as the district aims to enhance efficiency and service quality for its students. The affected employees have been notified of the impending layoffs, which are part of the district's restructuring efforts.

First Student cut 50 jobs affecting its Transportation team as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at First Student since August 2023, affecting a combined 1,227 employees.

Comments (1)

Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

First Student cut 50 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

SOURCE
News reporting
View original source ↗
F
First Student
14
EVENTS TRACKED
1,327
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
View company profile+ Get alerts for First Student

Affected by this?

Share your story anonymously — it helps others reading this feel less alone.

Share your story →
CREATED JUN 27, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026