North Escambia Bus Drivers Meet To Discuss Student Safety

April 23, 2009

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The 26 bus operators in Escambia County’s North Sector held an Excellence Forum Wednesday to discuss issues related to student transportation.

The bus operators met at Northview High School with Eric Fritz, the Escambia School District’s director of transportation.

“The meeting was held so that the drivers could make a presentation to Mr. Fritz with ideas and goals for our district transportation department,” said Tina Vickery, route supervisor for North Escambia. “Many ideas and goals were presented with enthusiasm and team spirit as we work together for the safe transportation of our most precious cargo, the school students of the North Sector of Escambia County.”

Pictured: The North Escambia school bus operators at a forum to discuss school transporation issues.  Front Row (L-R):  Dianne Johnson, Myra Reid, Darlene Hart, Cynthia Formby, Tina Vickery, Tammy Pierce, Pat Kennedy. Second Row : Dana Burkett, Shelley Abare, Barbara Hollingsworth, Kathy Brown, Stepahnie Morgan, Shelia Wooten Third Row: Carolyn Grace, Vicki Godwin, Kim Sims, Tammy McCann, Mary Carter, Brenda Arnette, Margaret Jackson Fourth Row: Jean McPhillips, Vickie Eubanks, Kristie King, Peggy Kimmons, Tracy Smith, Ladell Pierce. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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8 Responses to “North Escambia Bus Drivers Meet To Discuss Student Safety”

  1. Valerie Delaney on June 27th, 2009 3:32 pm

    I am thankful for the job these dedicated individuals challenge to perform. I can barely keep my sanity as my two are rowdy as I am driving! Let alone the number of students on the buses everyday!!! They are a credit to the department and are under appreciated. I saw in issues past where Mrs. Vickery had suffered greatly in an auto accident. One of the ladies I know who drives for the school, said she is having a very hard time and might lose one of her feet. I will be praying for her and her family. I can not imagine such tragedy. With faith in Jesus Christ, All things are possible!

  2. Gerald on April 25th, 2009 12:39 am

    Ms. Wooten is the most awesome bus driver!

  3. Eric Fritz on April 24th, 2009 2:56 pm

    Thank you. I am so proud of all of you. The Excellence Forum was awesome. It is truly a blessing to know that our children are well taken care of in the Northend. Remeber what we do has purpose, is worthwhile and makes a difference. Keep up the good work. Honk, honk!

  4. parent on April 24th, 2009 12:31 pm

    Way to go Barbara. Thanks for being a good driver and thinking of the children.
    Great Job

  5. Redhead on April 23rd, 2009 9:18 pm

    Yeah P.K. You go girl. I admire the job you do on your bus. You make students mind and behave and there’s no monkey business on Mrs. Kennedys’ bus you can believe that. Quiet back there. LOL Love ya girlie.

  6. Beegee on April 23rd, 2009 3:03 pm

    To all my bus driving friends……..keep up the good work!!!!
    Thanks to all of you who wave at me when I wave at you!!!!
    To those of you who might not know me,I’m the bottled blonde driving the gray Mazda MPV……I feel a part of you all……I work at a school and I do sub for our drivers!!!!!

  7. Jennifer on April 23rd, 2009 10:24 am

    Mrs. Kimmons, Thanks for the hugs you give my little ones in the morning when they get on the bus and have had a rough time getting going so early. You are truly a blessing to our family.

  8. ____ on April 23rd, 2009 7:09 am

    WOOT WOOT
    go Mrs.Grace

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