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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]At our school they are VERY clear that all kids will be let off at the stops. It is the parents job to be there when they are dropped off!! This is all on you OP. The play date situation sounds like a bus driver issue. But look at your kid’s schedule and have someone there!!![/quote]

Incorrect. Ignore this drivel. The school system is responsible for children on the buses and for making sure they are delivered home safely.[/quote]

You are 100% wrong. They are responsible for getting them to the stop, not home. [/quote]

Incorrect. Don't repeat mcps crap. If you believe everything that mcps tells you then you have a lot to learn.
Adults are responsible for supervision of children, not the other way around. In previous instances of this type, bus drivers were removed.
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NP here: I spoke to my child's school and to the bus depot when my young elementary kid was dropped off on our busy street without any adult in the vicinity (an activity had been cancelled but parents weren't informed.) I was told very clearly that MCPS bus drivers are NOT responsible for ensuring that children are met by a responsible adult or caretaker. They gave me some rationale involving kids who live in apartment buildings, but my guess is that it's just a practical reality for a system with 150k+ students. Think about it - how can each bus driver, who probably drives multiple routes in bus traffic, be held responsible for making sure each kid gets to their parent? In practice, people often say their bus driver is wonderful and makes a point never to leave kids solo, but you can't count on that.

I don't know why there is a PP spewing anger at anyone who points this out. Have contingency plans. Talk to your child about what to do if s/he gets dropped off with no parent nearby. Know your neighbors/fellow parents and get their contact info. Have the phone number for the school in your contacts - they can radio the bus drivers to find a child who gets on the wrong bus or figure out where the bus actually is. Don't assume you can be checked out; sorry OP, but forgetting a half day??[/quote]

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