Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Insight: Cyril Bu Busing (Editor's note: This is the last in a series of two columns written by Cyril Busbee, state superintendent of education.) The United States Supreme Court, In its Swann vs. Charlotte - Mecklenburg decision of last April, declared busing an acceptable tool for integrating schools. Several South Carolina school districts On a statetide basis, t bus transportation occi has not increased by a The University Union Specie the "Golden Spur," Friday Free. This Week's Flix Sept. 27 "Manchurian Can Sept. 29 ''Far From The A Oct. 1 ''Relvers" sbee and the d were notified by federal authorities that they came under the Swann ruling and were subject to further desegregation. President Nixon's statement that the administration would "hold busing to the minimum required by law" was issued after most school districts, under duress from federal he amount of school ring in SouthCarolina substantial degree Gameeeek Charge Aeeount $100 60 (Unit) RITTO1N ii Events Committee Presents Night, October 1, 1971 At 8:01 tidate'' ~addina Crowd" irections: authorities, had negotiated new desegregation plans In light of the Swann decision. President Nixon later revealed that he had directed federal agencies to carry out desegregation enforcement ''whenever possible without the use of busing."' This statement also came after virtually all desegregation plans for the current school year had been approved by federal officials. On a statewide basis, the amount of school bus trans-. portation occurring in South Carolina has not increased by rPS The following Short Courses a DAY COURSE SUNDAY BRIDGE MONDAY. LOVEMAKING TUESDAY KARATE WEDNESDAY SCIENCE TODA THE SIGNALS AND WH. THEY MEAN THURSDAY ORGANIC EAT! FRIDAY STUDENTS WITHI TEACHERS SEPT. 30 TRANSCENDEN' Anyone interested in a short C< No fussy registration like your U There will be a Short Course Co all the help we can get so if you're the "Johnstons" in IP.M. Admission is The University Union Nigh Clark in the Golden Spur C mission is free. for school, any substantial degree, although a few districts have been required to Implement more routes than were operated last year. South Carolina's major movement into a unitary public school system occurred during the past two years. In 1969-70, the state operated a total of 5,184 school bus routes. In 1970-71, last year, the state This small change (in i explained by the ackno "busing" had been uset maintain segregated sc} operated 5,189 school bus routes -- a statewide increase of five bus routes. Our latest information in dicates the state is operating a total of 5,258 bus routes this year, although this number could be decreased or in creased slightly as the year progresses. These figures may be difficult for some to reconcile, particularly in view of the massive movement into unitary systems last year with a statewide increase of only five bus routes. This small change may be explained by the acknowledgement that "busing" had been used in the past to maintain segregated school systems, so the number HORT COURSES ARE BACK AT USC re scheduled to begin the week of Septel INSTRUCTOR PLACE Greg Mackey Russell House Dr. Bryan Physical Scienc John Roper P. E. Cen Court 4 Y Dr. Sakko * Physical Scier AT Steve Gripple Russell Hous NG Diane Beaty Russell Houw 3UT Bill Roller Russell Hou PAL MEDITATION WILL RETURN urse simply has to attend the first me SC courses. Also other Short Courses w nmittee meeting at 5pm Tuesday at R1 Interested come. t Club Committee will present k:t. 4,5,6 with two shows nighth~ S of routes eliminated or added to implement unitary school systems practically balanced each other out. Another factual point about busing: South Carolina's school transportation system traditionally has been adding about 80 new routes annually. Most of this so-called "nor mal" growth in busing is at us routes) may be wiedgement that i in the past to tool systems... tributed to suburban developments on the outskirts of our cities. Of course, I am gratified that in the course of very significant school history being made In South Carolina our State has emerged with a present-day record worthy of its proud past -- a credit to herself, the Southeastern region, and all America. But I am even more gratified that all levels of public education in our State can begin fully concentrating once again on providing the best public school program our resources- and efforts can create. nber 19. ROOM TIME 323 7 p.m. e 310 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m 102 ce 3:45 p.m e 306 8:00 p.m. e 388:00 p.m. se :323 7:30 p.m. eting of a particular course. Ill begin the following week. ussell House 321. We can use a folk singer, Mick E. e at 8:00 and 9:15. Ad