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Kentucky's largest school district had to cancel class for two days so it could overhaul a 'disastrous' new bus system that left kids on buses until 10 p.m. (www.businessinsider.com)
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[–] 20 points 3 years ago (4 children)

They're having trouble finding people who want to do the job for the pay they're offering.

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  • [–] -2 points 3 years ago* (2 children)

    *The pay John Q. Public is offering.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Oh, it’s a publicly-funded position? Then the drivers ought to work for free, right? Why, it’s practically welfare if the taxpayer is footing the bill! (/s I hope is obvious)

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Tax payers determine the amount of taxes their school districts receive to pay employees and make capital expenditures. The community needs to offer more pay, be more affordable, or suffer the consequences of under funded districts.

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