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Board raises driver shortage concerns; considers encouraging community CDL training
Summary
Board and staff said the district's driver pool is thin; they discussed encouraging community members to obtain CDLs, training volunteers, and whether current staff can be qualified to operate larger buses. They flagged potential service impacts if drivers retire or leave.
Board members and staff flagged driver availability as a major operational constraint to the fleet plan. Chair (Speaker 1) asked who besides Sean and Tammy could drive a 54-passenger bus; participants agreed not enough staff currently hold the necessary endorsements and discussed encouraging community members to pursue CDLs.
Staff member (Speaker 3) framed the risk bluntly: "what if we don't get bus drivers?" Board members cited aging drivers and estimated average driver experience, and they discussed shared strategies such as recruiting community volunteers, encouraging existing employees to get certified, and staggering activity scheduling to reduce simultaneous driver demand.
