By Kenneth Schrupp (The Center Square)
Migrants attempted to board San Diego area school buses with children still inside for two days in a row, in one case requiring parents and the bus driver to keep the migrants away. In response, the school district says buses will no longer stop when migrants are present.
Jamul-Dulzura Union School District told Fox 5 that on Tuesday afternoon, a group of three men walked in the middle of the highway tried to stop a school bus, requiring the vehicle to take evasive action. On Wednesday morning, a group of 20 migrants tried to board a school bus at a bus stop where elementary students were waiting with their parents for pickup. Parents and drivers “stepped in, keeping the migrants at bay.”
“He was really confused. He said these adults, they weren’t kids, they had backpacks on and they tried to get on our bus. And there were a lot of them,” said Nicole Cardinale, whose eight-year-old son was already on the bus, told the TV station.
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The presence of backpacks suggests the individuals had recently crossed the border; Jamul is just inland from San Diego and just north of the California-Mexico border.
“Earlier today I notified transportation families about two recent incidents involving our school buses on Highway 94. Both incidents involved people either trying to stop or board a bus at a bus stop,” wrote school district superintendent Liz Bystedt in a letter to parents. “I want to say thank you to our bus drivers for keeping our students safe and to the parents who helped ensure the bus was not boarded.”
Bystedt wrote that the district had already contacted law enforcement, including border patrol, about the incident. In an email to parents, Bystedt also said that buses would not be stopping at any stops where migrants are present, and that parents should follow the bus to the next migrant-free stop to pick up or drop off their children.
Syndicated with permission from The Center Square.
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Conclusion:
As the issue of illegal immigration continues to pose challenges in various parts of the country, the recent incidents in the San Diego area highlight the need for heightened security measures to ensure the safety of students and drivers on school buses. The quick thinking and actions of parents and bus drivers in preventing potential incidents demonstrate the importance of vigilance and community involvement in addressing such situations.
It is crucial for school districts and law enforcement agencies to work together to address and mitigate the risks associated with unauthorized individuals attempting to board school buses. By implementing proactive measures and maintaining clear communication with parents, authorities can help safeguard the well-being of students and prevent disruptions to the school transportation system.
Ultimately, the incidents serve as a reminder of the complex challenges faced by communities near the border and the importance of proactive strategies to address security concerns effectively. By staying vigilant and working together, we can ensure the safety of our children and maintain the integrity of our school transportation systems.
