The contention between Chardon Schools bus drivers, who fear they will lose their jobs to privatization, and the district’s board and administration continued Monday night as drivers and community members delivered petitions to keep all busing in-house. Standing on the North Street sidewalk outside the administration building, surrounded by about 20 supporters, James Barnes III, a Chardon graduate, resident and current bus driver, gave a prepared statement. “Our community is proud to be Chardon Strong, and our transportation is no different,” Barnes said. “We love our students and take pride in their safe transport each day. We know our students’...
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