YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio-The Youngstown School Board voted unanimously to stop busing all high school students, including those attending non-district schools like Mooney and Ursuline, due to a $2 million fine for tardiness. With a shortage of bus drivers, the district aims to eliminate 26 routes and focus on grades pre-kindergarten through eighth. Students needing transportation will now use WRTA buses, with the district aiding in their adjustment. Board members attribute the issue to logistical challenges and driver shortages, lamenting the impact on public education.
