Dear Families:
Due to the bus driver shortage and low ridership numbers, Greenville Central School District will suspend all late bus routes beginning Monday, December 16, 2024. We will reassess transportation capabilities throughout the year. This does not impact regular bus routes, it only affects middle and high school late buses.
Decision-Making Process
Please know that this decision does not come easy. Since 2021 we have reduced our late bus offerings from six routes, four days per week to three routes, three days per week due to driver shortages and low ridership numbers. Our transportation supervisor has worked tirelessly to condense routes and utilize substitutes but unfortunately, we're still unable to find consistent staffing to ensure late bus route coverage.
I recognize this decision impacts a small number of students, as roughly 10 students ride the late buses each day, across three routes. However, I committed to sharing major transportation changes back in September, and I believe this is a major, but temporary, change.
Become a Bus Driver
If you, or someone you know, are over the age of 21 and interested in becoming a bus driver or a substitute bus driver, please reach out to Mary Judeikis at judeikism@greenvillecsd.org. You do not need to be a licensed bus driver to express interest, the District provides FREE training to assist in acquiring a CDL license - all while receiving the training rate of $16.39/hr. Bus route drivers at Greenville Central School District earn $24.58 per hour, a competitive salary above the state and national averages.
Additionally, route drivers earn sick/personal time, receive holidays/summers off, have access to dental and vision insurance, and are eligible for the NYS Employee Retirement System. Substitute drivers earn $23.50 per hour and are eligible for the same retirement system.
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Michael Bennett