Volusia County students return to the classroom

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — It’s just a matter of time before buses are on their way to schools across Volusia County.

Students will return to the classroom on Monday.

Channel 9 found out there will be 20 new buses for students to ride to school this year.

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Volusia County students return to the classroom Students returned to Volusia County classrooms on Monday. (Volusia County Schools/Volusia County Schools)

The district transports about 23,000 students on nearly 170 different routes.

This year, like many other Central Florida school districts, the county is in need of more school bus drivers.

The big concern is the rising COVID-19 case numbers.

Masks are only mandatory for adults on campus. They are optional for students, but that could change at the next school board meeting.

“This thing is real,” said Carl Persis, a school board member. “This thing is spreading and everyone really needs to look out for themselves.”

There’s talk of Volusia County possibly following Orange County and Seminole County’s lead by making masks mandatory for all students but allowing them to opt out of the requirement with a note from a parent.

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