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Swain County board approves interim bus wage and bonus plan to address driver shortage
Summary
The Swain County Board of Education approved a temporary pay package that sets a flat hourly rate for certified staff who drive buses and a tiered bonus system for hourly and substitute drivers, while leaving room for later amendments after budget clarifications.
The Swain County Board of Education on Nov. 1 approved a transportation pay plan intended to recruit and retain school bus drivers, setting a flat pay rate for certified staff who drive and a supplemental bonus structure for hourly and substitute drivers.
Administration described the immediate proposal as a two-part package: a flat rate of $22.50 per hour for certified employees (teachers) who drive buses and an attendance- and percentage-based…
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