Thus, the current number of drivers is appropriate for peek hour needs. Increase the number of substitute drivers, improve hiring and recruitment practices, and establish an attendance incentive program for drivers. The number of substitute drivers was held to five during the 1998-99 school year. Personnel Action Forms requesting four additional substitute drivers will be included in the 1999-2000 budget plans. Aggressive newspaper advertising yielded positive results in recruiting replacement drivers.
Incentives are in place.
Promote the financial advantage of working a guaranteed 239 days each year to part-time drivers. The coordinator briefs all new employees on advantages during orientation. When recruitment is underway, SISD advertises the benefits it offers. 97 Report all hazardous route service requests to the Board of Trustees and allow them to determine if a board resolution to TEA is appropriate to increase state funding. All hazardous routes for the 1999-2000 school year were approved by the board in October 1999.