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Barnstable committee approves sign‑on bonuses to recruit school bus drivers
Summary
To address a shortage of school bus drivers, the committee approved sign‑on incentives: $1,500 for new non‑CDL candidates (staged payments) and $2,000 for candidates holding a CDL, plus paid training hours for trainees who cannot monitor while training.
Barnstable, Aug. 20, 2025 — The School Committee unanimously approved a hiring incentive package on Wednesday to recruit school bus drivers, offering staged sign‑on bonuses and paid training to address staffing shortages.
Under the approved plan, new non‑CDL candidates will be eligible for a $1,500 sign‑on bonus: $500 upon obtaining a school‑bus license…
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