U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona hears from RSU 21 bus drivers
"He listened," said school bus driver and RSU 21 Transportation Employees Association President Scott Pipher.
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"He listened," said school bus driver and RSU 21 Transportation Employees Association President Scott Pipher.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Rep. Chellie Pingree visited RSU 21, the Kennebunk area school district, on Monday to discuss the bus driver shortage that has gotten worse during the pandemic.
Miguel Cardona lauded the decision of Maine lawmakers and several school districts to allocate funds from the American Rescue Plan.
The United States Secretary of Education was in Maine on Monday for events that touched on school bus drivers and community colleges.
The member of President Joe Biden's Cabinet thanked the bus drivers for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic and listened to their feedback.