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Snyder ISD Raises Bus Driver Hourly Rate to $31.50 to Aid Recruitment
Summary
The board approved a uniform bus driver hourly rate of $31.50 for route travel and field trips to improve equity and retention; the motion passed unanimously on Feb. 12, 2026.
Snyder ISD trustees approved a compensation plan change on Feb. 12, 2026 that sets a uniform hourly rate of $31.50 for bus drivers for both route travel and field trips. Previously, the district paid $30 per hour for route travel and $15.75 per hour for field trips; the revised plan aims to improve pay equity and recruitment. The motion to approve the wage adjustment was made by Doug Neff and seconded by Michael Rodriquez; the board voted unanimously in favor.
The meeting minutes also noted that Training and Edulink shuttle assignments (8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) will remain at $15.75 per hour. The board did not attach additional implementation conditions; human resources and transportation departments will carry out payroll adjustments.
