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Madison County board approves shared-services plan for transportation amid bus drivers’ concerns
Summary
The Madison County School Board narrowly approved a shared-services agreement to split three administrative roles, including the transportation director, with neighboring Jefferson County. Bus drivers and mechanics urged the board to keep a full‑time local director and clarified concerns about pay, staffing and operational responsibilities.
The Madison County School board on June 2 approved a shared‑services agreement to combine three administrative positions with Jefferson County, including a shared transportation director, in a 3‑2 vote.
The vote follows an extended public comment period in which multiple school bus drivers and transportation staff pressed the board for details about the proposed shared transportation director position and raised concerns about operational continuity. “Are they going to be required to carry a CDL, perform dexterity test, and fill in bus routes just like we previously have and have had past years?” bus driver Jennifer Fulmer asked during public comment.
Board members said the agreement is intended to reduce costs and share scarce administrative resources between small neighboring districts. Under the plan described at the meeting, Madison would host the transportation…
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