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Board honors bus driver and student after rainy crash that overturned a bus
Summary
Halifax County Public Schools presented certificates to bus driver Gloria Williams and student Jacob for their calm response and assistance after a recent rainy bus accident; officials described the evacuation and praised staff and students involved.
At the meeting, the board publicly recognized bus driver Gloria Williams and student Jacob for their actions during a recent rainy bus accident in which the bus overturned.
A school official described the sequence: the driver maintained control during heavy rain, the bus ended up on its side, students used windows to exit and the back door was opened for a safe evacuation. The official said students and staff demonstrated "courage, calmness, and outstanding assistance following the school bus accident." The division presented certificates to the driver and student.
Why it matters: Recognizing staff and students highlights emergency response and reinforces the district's focus on transportation safety as part of its larger safety and preparedness efforts.
Board next steps: No policy action was associated with the recognition; the board celebrated the recipients and acknowledged transportation staff for response and training.
