CCSD's Durham Bus Drivers Still Paid More Than Subs

When it comes to busing, the Charleston County School District sits between a rock and a hard place. That situation's developed over time as the district has chosen to create monster-sized schools and magnets that require practically all students to be bused. 

So it's hardly a surprise that when Durham School Services demands more money, the district caves. After all, what would happen if it went on strike? or simply slowed its routes in protest? 

Chaos.

Let's face it: South Carolina has an abysmal record in providing school buses, and it doesn't seem to be improving. Durham asks for another $ 1 million? Durham gets it. 

"Amid a staffing shortage last school year, Durham used its own funds to raise the starting pay for drivers in Charleston County from $12 to $13.55 an hour. On Nov. 27, the Charleston County School Board raised its lowest pay rate for substitute teachers from $8 to $12.50 an hour."

'Nuff said.