School bus driver placed on administrative leave

A third-year Oconee school bus driver has been placed on administrative leave – the result of a district investigation that determined an elementary student was dropped off at the wrong address on Monday, more than one mile from the correct one.  The district apologizes to the student, the family, and the community, as whole.  The district statement today reads:  “We are incredibly thankful the student was quickly reunited with family members, thanks to the aid of a community member.  We take full responsibility for the situation and are updating district protocols concerning student bus route changes to prevent this situation from occurring again. “