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The parents of a special needs student who was abused by a school bus driver say their lawsuit against the Alpine School District was never about financial compensation. Instead, they wanted to bring lasting changes to how the district serves students with disabilities. As part of the settlement, the district agreed to an independent review of its special education program. The review, conducted by the consulting firm Blind Mule, identified 17 areas for improvement and established oversight that will continue for at least five years. "We want to see our children thrive because these kids have so much to offer," said Steve Zolman, whose son, Adam, was abused by a school bus driver. The driver later pleaded no contest and was sentenced to probation. Rather than focusing on the abuse alone, the Zolman family said they hoped the lawsuit would lead to broader reforms…