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Framingham outlines plan to bring student busing in‑house, proposes $35/hr for drivers
Summary
District leaders presented a plan to operate student transportation in‑house starting July 1, citing improved oversight, safety, recruitment and potential cost savings; staff proposed $35/hour for drivers, $22/hour for monitors, paid training, retention bonuses and a January job posting timeline.
Framingham Public Schools staff outlined a plan on Nov. 20 to bring student transportation operations in‑house beginning July 1, citing improved control, safety and recruitment as primary reasons for the change.
"We will be bringing the busing in house to maintain our own standards for safety, our own driver training, and we can really focus on customer service to our students and families," Transportation lead Ina London said during a slide presentation that described anticipated benefits including GPS tracking, real‑time communication with parents, rigorous background checks, and in‑house driver training.
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