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Board hears concerns about nurse coverage and canceled bus runs; district says substitute nurse hired pending certification
Summary
Public commenters warned of EMT shortages and slow emergency response; the superintendent told the board a substitute nurse has been hired pending certification and transportation staff reported two driver applicants to reduce canceled routes.
Parents, volunteers and board members raised concerns about school nurse coverage and canceled bus runs at the Preston County Board of Education meeting on Oct. 27, 2025.
Aaron Miller, who identified himself as a volunteer deputy fire/EMS official, told the board the county is experiencing a shortage of EMTs and medics that could slow emergency response times this winter and urged the district to secure nurse coverage so students in need would not have to rely on 911. "There's…
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