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Resident urges Fort Zumwalt board for public report on recent bus accident and accountability
Summary
A public commenter identifying himself as a district board candidate demanded a public report and accountability from district officials, O'Fallon Police and Missouri State Highway Patrol over a recent bus accident and warned litigation could follow.
During public comment, Arnie (who identified himself as a candidate for the Board of Education and district public advocate) urged more public dialogue and transparency about a recent bus accident.
"We deserve answers on the bus accident," Arnie said, calling on the district, O'Fallon Police and the Missouri State Highway Patrol (which Arnie said oversees bus safety) to provide public reports. He said silence from district officials and law enforcement "needs to be looked at" and warned of potential liability, adding that "a court lawsuit is coming."
Arnie also raised questions about a North Middle School change order and the district's approach to insurance and contractors, and he urged the board to hold contractors accountable for construction errors rather than passing costs to taxpayers.
A board member interjected and asked for consideration and respectful tone in public comment; no board action was taken in response. The board later moved into closed session for personnel and other matters and initiated a roll call.
