DEER PARK, Wash. — The Deer Park School District is currently facing a significant shortage of bus drivers, leading to the cancellation of bus routes.
The shortage is attributed to ongoing illnesses and several drivers being on medical leave. This issue comes on the heels of a failed levy in November, which sought $14.6 million for land acquisition and improvements to the district’s bus barn.
Drivers have expressed concerns about the current bus facility, citing a leaky roof, muck-covered parking lots and inadequate restroom facilities. One driver mentioned the lack of security cameras and lighting, stating, “it’s scary, and something has to change.”…