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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 6, 2018

Florida District May Raise Pay, Cut Education Requirement for Bus Drivers

Polk County Public Schools plans to boost starting pay and drop its requirement for a high school or GED diploma as it struggles with a significant driver shortage.

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Videosby StaffAugust 31, 2018

Watch What it Takes to Become a School Bus Driver

This spot from Jeffco Public Schools in Colorado shows the training and testing process for school bus drivers. A trainee demonstrates a pre-trip inspection and discusses what led her to the job.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 28, 2018

NAPT Reveals 2018 Conference Agenda

Workshops will cover such topics as school choice, employee retention, and school shootings. A live-action event will demonstrate school bus fires and evacuations.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 22, 2018

Study: School Systems Giving Drivers More Hours to Combat Shortage

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction study finds that some school systems offer drivers work in other departments to get them full-time hours and pay.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 14, 2018

District Bus Driver Shortage to Cause Delays in First Weeks of School Year

Polk County (Fla.) Public Schools recommends parents transport their children if possible as the district struggles with bus delays. Sixty-two driver positions are still open as school starts.

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Videosby StaffAugust 10, 2018

Watch Arizona District Show How School Bus Drivers Make a Difference

This 11-minute spot from Tucson Unified School District highlights the work of bus drivers and the rest of the transportation team -- including routing, maintenance, and management.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonAugust 2, 2018

Ohio District Boosts Pay for Substitute School Bus Drivers

The Streetsboro City Schools board approves a new pay rate of $14.50 per hour for sub drivers, up from $13.91.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 9, 2018

District Decreases School Bus Service Due to Driver Shortage

Baldwin City (Kan.) School District discontinues transportation for students who live less than 2.5 miles from their school.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2018

District Offers Financial Incentives to New, Veteran School Bus Drivers

Fort Worth (Texas) Independent School District is paying a $500 sign-on bonus to new school bus drivers. It is also offering a payout for 95% to 100% driver attendance.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2018

School Bus Drivers Petition District for More Pay, Benefits

Drivers for Hawkins County (Tenn) Schools ask for an extra $15 per day on top of a proposed $3 per day raise. They also request more support in dealing with behavior management. 

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