NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Faculty districts all throughout North Texas are feverishly hiring earlier than the primary day of lessons.
Whereas lecturers are in want, bus drivers are additionally on high of thoughts as there’s shortages in lots of districts.
Frisco ISD is trying to fill round 50 positions in its transportation division. Not solely bus drivers, however bus displays and crossing guards.
“We’re taking a look at each alternative that we are able to to maximise the flexibility of several types of staff,” stated Jared Castor, managing director of transportation, Frisco ISD.
So with a purpose to try this, the district raised the pay $2.50 an hour to $22 an hour with paid advantages—added $1,000 signing bonus, pays for CDL coaching and so they focusing on some folks in new methods.
“We’re taking a look at possibly the keep at dwelling mother since we do permit employees to carry their youngsters to highschool and convey their youngsters to work on the bus,” added Castor.
Over at Lake Price ISD, they’re searching for 5 bus drivers and paying $19 an hour, guaranteeing no less than 5 hours of labor a day.
“It is all arms on deck searching for the drivers as a result of they’re vital in setting the tone for the start and ending of the day with our college students,” stated Dr. Rose Mary Neshyba, superintendent of Lake Price ISD.
However as an alternative of a signing bonus, they’re rewarding their present drivers who assist.
“Having a number of our bus drivers do the recruiting, they know the standard of who we’re bringing in,” added Neshyba.
If the positions aren’t crammed when the primary day rolls round, each districts advised CBS 11 different bus drivers will choose up the routes, or use different employees with a CDL to pitch in.
