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News 5 has reported on local school districts dealing with bus driver shortages for months.
When Shirkey started with the district in 2017, it had 61 routed buses. It’s down to 44, and it's not fully staffed. It’s forced combined routes and other changes that create disruptions. School bus driver shortage could lead to 'drastic changes' in Copley-Fairlawn routes RELATED: School bus driver shortage could lead to 'drastic changes' in Copley-Fairlawn routesWith upcoming retirements, the district must hire six drivers to maintain current staffing levels. Shirkey said she would like to have eight to 10 drivers hired.“We're going to have to decrease the busing that we're doing,” Bolden said.
“If I can get a job that might offer a similar benefits and a similar pay, but I might not have that added responsibility, it's not as enticing of a job,” Bolden said. The district is also offering increased pay. Next school year, the starting hourly pay is $19.77, with a max of $30.The district also offers dual positions.
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