Craven County students praise school bus drivers for safety and reliability

Nine students speaking at a Craven County Schools meeting offered brief testimonials praising the district’s school bus drivers for punctuality, safety and personal attention.

The students highlighted several drivers by name and described examples of how the drivers help keep students safe and supported. Student 1, a student at Craven County Schools, said, “She gets us home on time. She's the best bus driver ever.” Student 2 said, “I appreciate that Ms. Wallen is very kind and she always greets everyone with a smile and makes everyone feel welcome.” Student 5 praised Ms. Pervis for relationship-building and punctuality: “She works hard every day. She's on time, and she's built some great relationships with the students.”

The speakers repeatedly emphasized safety and order on buses. Student 3 said drivers make sure “not only are they safe, but that they know they are loved and cared for, daily.” Student 8 described drivers’ oversight of student behavior: “Making sure that the kids aren't doing anything they're not supposed to do. Making sure they're following the rules and just, making sure there's mutual respect across the board.” Student 6 added, “Put safety first, which is big for us. She's always on time, very dependable.”

Several students described drivers’ personal attention and day-to-day support. Student 4 recalled a driver asking about a student’s day when they were new and nervous; Student 9 said a driver “will make sure you, like, understand it before you walk away and not know how to do it.” One student noted a driver’s family role, saying she was “the mother of 4 kids,” while still being available to students.

The remarks in the transcript were testimonial in tone and did not include requests for district action or formal motions. No motions, votes or policy decisions related to school transportation appear in the provided transcript segment.