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School bus driver urges stronger coordination after repeated infestations and welfare concerns
Summary
A school bus driver described multiple incidents of children arriving on buses from homes with bed bug and roach infestations and urged better coordination among CPS, JFS and schools; county administrators said a recent interagency resolution and upcoming child abuse awareness events aim to address gaps.
Mark Sanders, who said his second job is driving a school bus, told the commissioners that bus drivers are "very frustrated with Child Protective Services" after repeatedly transporting children from homes with roach or bed bug infestations. Sanders recounted a case where, after multiple visits, roaches were visible on a ceiling and staff had to put rubber bands around pant legs…
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