Hingham drops busing firm that hired convict
HINGHAM - The school department is not renewing its contract with a Braintree school van company that hired a convicted sex offender and a drunken driver to transport children. David Killory, business director for the school department, said the schools will contract with other companies next year instead of P&M Transportation.
The school department is also considering buying one or two vehicles of its own to help transport some of the 25 students who rode P&M vans.

Gresham school’s license suspended over teacher’s aide
GRESHAM, Ore. - The license of a private alternative school in Gresham has been suspended after a teacher’s aide was accused of rape and turned out to be a convicted murderer.
The Oregon Department of Education has also instructed the Academy of Alternatives to complete background checks on four of its staff members. The license suspension will remain in effect until the school meets that requirement.
Jay Scalise, director of the academy, said the background checks are under way.