The Anne Arundel County school board heard testimony Wednesday on the impact of changes to school start times and bus routes. Some parents explained the hardships that bus problems continue to have on families.
The Anne Arundel County school board heard testimony Wednesday on the impact of changes to school start times and bus routes. Some parents explained the hardships that bus problems continue to have on families.
As the start of the school year approaches, Anne Arundel County Public Schools is short 300 teachers, 67 bus drivers, 222 food service workers, 81 custodians and 57 crossing guards.
Each day Anne Arundel County Public Schools is responsible for transporting 68,000 students to and from class, but this year hundreds have been without regular bus service as contractors struggle to hire enough commercial drivers in a competitive job market.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools will request $20 million to upgrade, maintain and improve filtration in air conditioning systems as part of its request for the third phase of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief money.