I’m told the new jury feels they have a duty to pick up where their predecessors left off in peeling back the layers of a department that’s never really been looked at by any authoritative body, unless you count the state D.O.T., which has been so busy with its own Peyton Place in the last few years one wonders if they’re really getting the job done either.
It’s too bad the last, scathing jury report has been so minimized and ignored by officials, and that more resources have to be used to get to the bottom of allegations of department misconduct, personnel mismanagement and, most egregiously, cutting vital corners on safety.
But it’s gratifying to know this jury, comprised of our neighbors who believe safety should come first when transporting children, not to mention the integrity and transparency of a multi-million dollar government operation, believes the effort is worth it.
If managers were lulled into thinking they passed the test with the last jury, they should think again. And get that paperwork in order.
And to the naysayers on this blog who’ll disagree with giving more time to the issue, well, you are either not parents of bus riders or you’re in transportation management’s close inner circle (possibly the cheerleaders who purchased the rah-rah banner on the eve of the last investigation).
It’s good to know the grand jury isn’t playing the CCSD’s reindeer games on this. It shouldn’t take a fiery crash to keep the investigation going.
I hope the state D.O.T. will note the jury’s interest, consider the allegations and peel back a few layers themselves as they begin their annual inspection of Cobb’s bus fleet this week.
It’s tedious to do this work, and I applaud those taking it on. Demanding accountability to prevent a tragedy -- especially involving our children-- is worthy work.
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Oh excuse me you think your fooling the entire county "O Great Ones"!!!!!!!! Furthermore you idiots blogging support of corruptness would be more likely to idolize someone and drink their " Cool Aide".
The squeaky wheel is the one that gets the grease. If Marietta City has problems, then I suggest you contact Ms. Armstrong like many people did about CCSD. Once there is light on those problems, I'm certain the MDJ will write about it.
Why do some stubborn people believe nothing should be done until a tragedy occurs? Where does negligence begin and at what point does it become criminal, if you know that unsafe practices led to the death of dozens of people?
I hope the jury will subpoena the mechanics and anyone else who has been reluctant to come forward because of threats not to talk. I also hope they will hold Sanderson and Pritz's feet to the fire. They are the bosses and shoulder the ultimate responsibility. How can Douglas County schools even consider Pritz as their superintendent when he's shown no leadership before, during or after MULTIPLE grand jury inquiries? I hope they get smart.