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Bus Owners Pledge to Deliver Students

But Superintendent Cash Has Doubts; ‘Unprofessional and Irresponsible,' He Says of Island Transport

By CHRIS BURRELL

One week after accusing Vineyard school leaders of destroying a 20-year business relationship, Island Transport vice president Scott Dario abruptly reversed gears yesterday, saying his bus company is now ready to honor its contract and roll the buses when school opens in just three weeks.

But the about-face gesture may be too late for the schools' top administrator.

At least one homeowner in downtown Oak Bluffs has figured out a way to solve the summer parking crunch. Rather than rack up more parking tickets, Ralph Nelson and his family are sacrificing yard space in order to park cars.

School Committee Meets Tonight; Bus Company Threat Is the Topic

By CHRIS BURRELL

Faced with a school bus company that wants to back out of its contract to transport Island schoolchildren, school leaders are expected tonight to issue a stern warning to Island Transport Inc. if they don't roll the buses come September.

"It's a breach of contract as far as we're concerned," Vineyard schools superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash told the Gazette yesterday.

It's Not My Job to Monitor Compliance, Oak Bluffs Building Inspector Tells Board

By CHRIS BURRELL

Oak Bluffs selectmen said they wanted clarity, but Tuesday night's meeting with building inspector Richard Mavro shed almost no new light on how the replacement of a small garage on the North Bluff mushroomed into a three-story building.

Island Transport vice-president Scott Dario said yesterday the only way his company will keep running buses for the Vineyard schools is if they can strike a deal for more money and greater autonomy for deciding snow days and disciplining drivers.