Resident raises safety concerns about student transportation; board members urge caution at stop arms

Edward, a resident who said he is a former Ontario Bus employee, told the Greece Board of Education during public comment that the district’s contracted transportation company has safety and staffing problems and requested an investigation. "On June 24, a driver left a special need kid on the bus, at Dewey Avenue," Edward said, adding that he was told the driver was fired but "Ontario bus did not notify the transportation department." He also said police and parents were not notified and that "there's an investigation going on about that issue." Edward said he left the company and described staffing and language challenges among drivers.

The claims were public comment; board members did not take a formal vote on the matter during the meeting. Board President Sean McCabe said residents should…