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Board approves bus routes as members raise concerns about late pickups and driver shortages
Summary
The Hannibal 60 board approved 2025–26 bus routes while members questioned late pickups (students waiting until about 4 p.m.) and reviewed recruitment steps to address driver shortages, including hiring retired drivers and adjusting staff schedules.
The board approved the 2025–26 school bus routes after an extended exchange about late student pickups and driver staffing gaps.
Members said some students have been waiting until roughly 4:00 p.m. for pickup and asked what can be done; staff said the district is short by one or two drivers, has recruited retired drivers, secured at least one critical‑shortage approval, and is evaluating routes (including special‑education routes) to justify additional hires. The district reported using substitute drivers when available and adjusting some staff schedules so teachers are compensated for later pick‑up duties.
Board members pressed on whether more drivers could be justified fiscally by route needs; staff said they are monitoring ridership and route efficiency and will continue recruitment efforts. The board moved and carried a motion to approve the bus routes during the meeting.
The transcript records concerns and mitigation steps but does not include a full plan or timeline for eliminating late pickups. District transportation staff were asked to continue updates to the board.
