Three employees from the district’s transportation department used the meeting’s public-comment period to raise workplace concerns, asking trustees to address pay and operational practices.

Enos Curry, a bus driver for 26 years, said drivers previously were paid for convocation but discovered this year that convocation compensation had shifted to contract‑day pay and that communication about the change was lacking. "When we were asking... why didn't we get paid like we did before, we never could get answers about it," he said.

Aspen Corbett described operational problems tied to clock-in times and pre-trip inspections, saying drivers are required to clock in early but the scheduled times do not allow enough pre-trip time before school dismissal and routes, and that supervisors sometimes clock drivers out while they are still on route. "The problem that the drivers are having is... a lot of different things with the executive director," she said.

Iris Lopez urged respectful treatment and fairness within the transportation department.

Superintendent Sims said no additional executive session was needed in response to the comments. Board members and staff did not make immediate operational commitments on the record during the meeting, and drivers asked for clearer communication and follow-up.