Well, it looks like I'm stuck with her and her sons (nobody else will take them). This is the email exchanged yesterday between myself and the Assist. Principal. I took the names out even though I'm sure you don't know them:
First one from me:
Good morning ------,
I just wanted to let you know that I did not receive a phone call telling me the -----boys were not riding this morning like ---------- told you she would. I stopped, honked and no one came out, so I went on. I have not heard as of yet (9:50 a.m., Tues.) if they will be riding a different bus. Unless she calls to tell me the boys need a ride in the morning, I will not go by their house, if that is alright with you. It takes me a little over 3 miles out of my way to pick them up.
Thanks again,
Janet
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From Assist. Principal:
Janet,
Mr.---- and I talked this morning about the bus situation. He and I both feel that you need to rectify the situation that occurred on the telephone conversation with Mrs.---- . That step needs to be done right away—call her if possible. If she won’t talk to you, then write a letter and give me a copy of it. The boys will remain on your route. I have sent Mrs. ---- an email requesting that she call you if the boys aren’t riding. However, if she doesn’t call, you are to go by the house anyway. If they don’t come out, you are still to go by the house every day unless she has called..-------
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My reply:
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I will do as you request and go by their house whether she calls or not. I will send her an apology in an e-mail so that I do not have to endure her wrath again, I'm sorry, but that is the best I can do as far as an apology. I will send you a copy of what I send to her. I am disappointed that they will remain on the my route, but will hold no grudge against Collin. He can be a great kid, just not with his own peers. Thank you very much for everything, I really appreciate it.
Janet
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This is the apology I sent to the mother:
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I would like to take this time to apologize for what you heard Sunday night on the phone. After I told you not to bring my husband into this, I heard a "click" and thought you had hung up on me as I had hung up on you earlier. I never meant for you to hear me say the "B" word, I truly thought I was just saying it to my husband in the privacy of our home. So, with that said, I apologize.
I don't believe any further communication is necessary concerning this matter. If you do feel the need to reply, please be aware that any and all correspondence will be saved for future reference if and when there is ever a need.
A phone call is still needed if the boys will not be riding. I will inform the office if no contact is made. I do understand that they do not ride on Thursday mornings, so a call is not needed for that day. If they start riding again on Thursday mornings let me know.
Thank you,
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Granted, it's not the most sincere apology, but I did what was requested of me. Did you notice I did NOT apologize for calling her a "B", just that she heard it...
