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Resident raises concerns about overloaded school buses during public comment
Summary
A resident said he heard Iredell‑Statesville School District cut drivers and buses, alleging overloaded routes and children forced to sit on laps; he asked parents and officials to investigate.
During the meeting’s public comment period March 17, resident Jack Benyon raised concerns about reported staffing and routing changes in the Iredell‑Statesville School District. Benyon said he heard the district had cut drivers and buses, which he said led to longer routes and what he described as overloaded buses where children were forced to sit on laps.
"The worst thing I heard was that the buses that are traveling are overloaded with children sitting on other children's laps and with no seat belts," Benyon said, urging parents and district officials to look into the matter for the safety of students. He acknowledged that the school board is a separate entity from county government but urged families and officials to act if the reports are accurate.
The county board did not take action on the matter; Benyon's remarks were recorded during the public comment portion of the meeting and the board noted the comment for consideration.
