East Bluff Barbie has a very infuriating post about school bus safety. It seems the district can’t afford to put safety monitors on a bus after her son reported bullying. Funny, isn’t it, how they can toss away hundred of thousands to buy all those houses on Prospect. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t question the school administration’s commitment to the children. Because all we heard from then during the the Glen Oak School relocation controversy that this was their main concern, the children. Just ask them.
UPDATED: Corrected a detail.
Tags: buses, Peoria School District 150, schools
Billy Dennis is a former reporter and editor at small daily and weekly newspapers in Illinois and Missouri. He comments on media, news and politics. He also owns and operates 
It isn’t my special ed son that is being bullied. That was just the excuse I was given for not having a bus monitor.
Yea, Billy! I’m glad that you are giving this some more exposure. It makes me sick to my stomach that this behavior is allowed to go on. It’s deplorable!
It’s no wonder when caring parents who want to fix situations at D150 get the run around end up fleeing the city. I can almost guarantee that there are other children in similar situations.
Parents may not be able to ride the bus to ensure their child’s safety, but the school principal and/or assistant principal can ride the bus. Barbie, ask your principal to ride the bus or assign the assistant principal to that task, then you will know if the district really “puts the kids first.”