Raise SCS bus driver pay

Did you know that the average bus driver in Shelby County ,Tennessee makes $14,000 to $16,000 a year?
With groceries, gas/water bills, and gas for transportation to and from work you loose around $2,000 dollars to $2,500 each year.

The average MLGW bill for a Shelby County resident is $250 to $400 dollars . If you add all the expenses , a bus driver makes a very little amount for what they put up with. Teachers in Shelby County make anywhere from $35,000 to $46,000 a year! Teachers also get paid during breaks while bus drivers don't. Bus drivers paychecks average around $400 to $600 , and that's supposed to last two weeks.

Bus drivers must be alert, especially in heavy traffic or in bad weather to prevent accidents, and to avoid sudden stops or swerves that jar passengers. School bus drivers must exercise particular caution when children are getting on or off the bus. They must maintain order on their bus and enforce school safety standards by allowing only students to board. In addition, they must know and enforce the school system's rules regarding student conduct.

As the number of students with physical or behavioral disabilities increases, school bus drivers must learn how to accommodate their special needs . How can they focus their attention on kids when they barely have enough money for essentials for their own family?

Shelby County School bus drivers treat the kids on their bus like their own. They go beyond their expectations.They are like superheroes, that drive kids to and from school. If they just gave up their job there would be barely any kids for the teachers to teach! These bus drivers deserve a higher pay check.