Durham Public Schools faces a severe bus driver shortage covering only 134 of 165 needed routes, prompting a rotational service plan that would leave some families without daily transportation while masters pay costs balloon to $1.8 million.
Durham Public Schools covers only 134 of 165 needed bus routes, forcing a rotational service plan that leaves some families without daily transportation while masters pay costs surge to $1.8 million.
Absenteeism in ESL classrooms jumped from 20% to 44% due to inconsistent bus service; families without cars and immigrant families will bear the heaviest burden under the rotation plan.
Masters pay for 358 classroom teachers exceeded the spring budget's 200-person projection by $600,000; the board directed Administration to provide a cost analysis before the next meeting.