This was supposed to be the day the district had its busing issues sorted out, but frustrated parents say they still need answers.
Friday, September 6, 2024 4:15AMDEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, New Jersey --
She said it took more than an hour and a half for their 3-year-old son to be dropped off home from Central Early Childhood Center.Deptford Twp. parents frustrated over missing, changing bus info ahead of first day of school "You're supposed to protect our children. They're our children and we give them to you," said Melissa.
Jessica Maciolek had the same problem for her son in high school. In fact, she said this is the fourth year in a row the bus did not come on the first day.
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