Currently, our district, much like many others across the nation, is grappling with a significant transportation staffing shortage.
We have only two route drivers available to manage our three daily routes. Our Transportation Coordinator is driving daily routes as well. Recognizing this staffing strain, coupled with the shortage of applicants, Mr. Tompkins felt compelled to be equipped to help ensure our students' daily commute was uninterrupted.
Take a look at Mr. Tompkin’s blog and the most recent article published in the McKenzie River Reflections as he outlines getting his CDL to help get kids to school. https://superintendenttompkins.blogspot.com/2023/10/why-i-got-my-cdl-and-why-you-should-too.html
He hopes his story inspires others to learn to drive for our students.
Our district is hosting a Drive the Bus Event on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
At the event, you will learn more about the job openings we have to become a driver in our district.