Thanks to an anonymous tipster...

...the grand jury's findings on the bus garage are now available!



Mr. Hickman greeted the Grand Jury at the school bus garage. He was very cordial, cooperative and knowledgeable of the entire operation of the bus garage and the transportation system.

Tour Of the Bus Garage

Mr. Hickman was very objective in his comments about the bus garage building as he hosted the tour of the facility. His pride in the operation of the transportation system was obvious. It was obvious that Mr. Hickman has done a masterful job of making a bad situation tolerable.

Commendations

1. The patience and understanding of the garage employees was amazing under such adverse conditions.
2. Bus garage employees seemed efficient in their work and concerned in the wise use of the county's tax dollars.

Recommendations

1. A new school bus garage building should be built.
2. Every Giles County Commissioner and School Board Member should tour the garage facility.

Grand Jury Concerns.

1. This facility is too crowded
2. There is no security for supplies and tools
3. The building is so outdated that a mechanic cannot release the hood on a new bus if the entire bus is in the building.
4. The office area and waiting area is too small and crowded.
5. A new transmission room should be added.
6. There is virtually no ventilation unless the doors are opened.
7. There is water runoff from the hill behind the garage that moves into the building.
8. There are more bays needed to effectively service the bus fleet.
9. There are numerous fire hazards and safety hazards in the current garage.