The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority decided to change the Shea High School bus schedule on Saturday, January 19 without the consent of Shea parents and students. Without parent or student knowledge, RIPTA buses arrived Tuesday morning 15-20 minutes late. As a result, students who never spend time in detention will spend three nights after school. What RIPTA did not inform Shea students involves a 25-30 minute delay in the 2:20 p.m. pickup time. Imagine what will happen to students on Thursday 1/24 in subzero temperatures? For results, call and lobby RIPTA director Henry S. Kinch, 784-9500, former mayor of Pawtucket, for a return to normalcy. State Senator James Doyle 729-9988, is also an effective ally for Shea High. RIPTA's negligence should not be hurting those students who are trying to succeed.