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Russell County bus driver warns of substitute shortage, urges higher pay to retain staff
Summary
A veteran bus driver told the board the district lacks substitute drivers, forcing staffing strains and crowded buses; the driver said low pay is a key factor and warned she may not cover a route if no substitute is available on Oct. 31.
Pat Musick, who identified herself as a bus driver for the district, told the Russell County Public Schools Board there are not enough substitute drivers available and described repeated staffing shortages that have forced drivers to take extra runs or request unpaid days off.
“I'm packing kids in 2, 3 to a seat,” Musick said, describing the start‑of‑year strain when routes were understaffed. She said two experienced drivers left this year and that the…
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