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Central SD 51 warns of bus driver shortages; district says recruiting continues
Summary
District administrator Dale Heidbreder reported several bus drivers are out with serious medical issues, leaving the district short-handed; he said recruiting continues and that transportation will be "a tough road to the end of the school year."
District administrator Dale Heidbreder told the committee the district "is currently facing a shortage of drivers due to several serious medical issues," and that the district continues active recruitment and still occasionally receives driver applications. He praised Mr. Young for managing the operation amid the staffing shortfall.
Heidbreder cautioned the board that, despite recruitment efforts, "it's going to be a tough road to the end of the school year in terms of bus transportation," signaling potential operational strain for the remainder of the term. The minutes record the concern and administrative management but do not show emergency measures or formal policy changes.
