 The driver of a car that hit a Bemidji school bus last May now has a tentative sentencing date set in Beltrami County District Court. 29-year-old Thomas Lee Nielsen of Chattanooga, Tennessee, waived his court appearance for today but will be required to appear in person during his sentencing. A plea petition is currently being worked on and once the court signs it, the official sentencing date will be scheduled. Nielsen was cited for careless driving back in May when he allegedly drove through a stop sign striking a Bemidji school bus causing it to lose control and roll on its side in the ditch. It caused multiple injuries to students on the bus. Nielsen's tentative sentencing date has been set for November 17th at 3 p.m. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.