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Waukesha board says district needs about 20 more bus drivers; district presses families to opt out if not using service
Summary
District staff told the board they estimate 76–80 drivers are required for the coming year, currently have 58 drivers, and First Student offers $24/hour starting pay and a $4,000 sign-on bonus; district urged families to use an online opt‑out to help routing and to enroll new families by Aug. 16 to guarantee day‑one service.
District administrators updated the board on July 10 about bus-driver staffing and contingency plans for 2024–25.
Deputy Superintendent Guennerman said First Student is the district’s transportation partner and that the district needs an estimated 76–80 drivers to fill expected routes, including backup drivers to cover sickness and vacations. As of the report, First Student had 58 drivers available, and the district said it still needs to hire roughly 20 more to reach the staffing target.
Guennerman said First…
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