Laurens District 55 to return to regular schedule after bus issues prompt eLearning
LAURENS, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Laurens County School District 55 said it will return to its regular schedule Tuesday after switching to eLearning Monday because of ongoing bus issues.
District officials said all bus routes and planned field trips are covered for Tuesday. However, families are cautioned that field trips could cause bus delays in the afternoon.
The district switched to eLearning after experiencing delays Friday when bus drivers called out sick.
Officials reminded parents that Monday’s eLearning work may be completed and submitted within five school days after students return to school.
In its announcement, the district also outlined compensation and benefits for transportation employees, including:
- Driver pay above state requirements
- Employee schedule baseline of 7.5 hours per day
- Allowing dual employment (up to 7.5 total hours across single or combined roles)
- Covering applicable benefits
- Ensuring all earned pre-approved overtime is fully compensated (above the normal weekly 40 work hours)
Anyone who is interested in becoming a part of the district’s transportation team may ...