Parents in the community school district voiced urgent concerns regarding recent changes to busing routes during a recent school board meeting. A parent representative highlighted that despite their children not requiring busing, they felt compelled to address the board due to perceived safety issues and inadequate communication from the district.

The parent criticized the district's claims about the number of bus routes, asserting that the reduction was more significant than reported, dropping from 31 to 24 routes. They also disputed statements made by district officials regarding bus driver employment, claiming that several drivers had been laid off despite assurances to the contrary.

Safety was a central theme of the parent's testimony, with alarming accounts of young children, including kindergarteners, being left confused and misplaced due to the new busing system. The parent expressed concern for the well-being of children who are now required to walk long distances to school, often without proper winter clothing or support at home. They emphasized that the changes did not consider the realities faced by many families, particularly those without transportation.

The parent also drew attention to the potential dangers of leaving young children unsupervised, questioning why the school district's responsibilities should differ from those of parents. They pledged to continue advocating for change at future meetings, citing widespread community support for their concerns expressed on social media.

Following the public comments, the school board moved on to the consent agenda, approving it without further discussion. The meeting then shifted focus to board priorities, emphasizing the commitment to promote student growth and achievement through high expectations.