Christopher J. Swiatek had just started his new job as Frontier Central School superintendent in July when he had to attack one of his first problems: getting kids to school in September.
School districts struggling with 'severe' bus driver shortage
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Transportation Supervisor Timothy Blevins and Frontier Superintendent Christopher J. Swiatek are seen outside the Frontier Central Bus Garage on Bayview Road in Hamburg. Frontier had to adjust the start times of school because of the shortage of bus drivers, which is a national problem.
School districts and private contractors in New York State are reporting a 15% to 20% shortage in the driver force, according to David Christopher, executive director of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation, a professional group with more than 600 members of public and private transportation organizations.
Schools have updated their protocols with an eye toward making sure all students can safely return.Â
After two school years like no others, families and educators are starting yet another unique educational experience.
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