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Bus drivers thank Ventura Unified trustees for two‑year push to expand full‑time routes and benefits
Summary
Dozens of current and former school bus drivers told the board the district's move to eight‑hour positions with grounds work has improved recruitment, given them access to insurance and allowed drivers to keep working and supporting families. Several speakers shared personal stories of health and family benefits tied to full‑time status.
Multiple school bus drivers used the public‑comment period to thank trustees for moving to eight‑hour positions that include benefits, describing a recruitment uptick and personal health and family impacts.
"One of the benefits of being able to do these eight hours is that I get free insurance…
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