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RSU 52 board hears staffing squeeze in transportation and custodial services; subcontracting and student hires discussed
Summary
District leaders briefed the board on bus-driver shortages and custodial staff gaps, reporting 11 bus cancellations so far this year and a proposed mix of short-term subcontracting and student employment as contingency measures.
District transportation staff and the superintendent told the RSU 52/MSAD 52 board the district is operating “on a thread” as it tries to maintain routes and extracurricular trips while short of drivers and custodians.
Alex (transportation/PTV representative) briefed the board on driver staffing and route coverage, saying the district is considering reconfiguring its fleet staffing: “We are looking to transition from 23 full size bus drivers and 1 minibus driver to 22 and 2 minibus drivers,” Alex said, explaining the move would let smaller runs and some sports trips be covered by minibuses.
Superintendent Carrie reported a resignation and a hire in transportation: Wanda Pullen, Bus 8, resigned effective Sept. 26; the district has hired Terry…
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