USD 237 approves purchase of 14-passenger bus to address driver shortage
September 09, 2026 | Smith Center, School Boards, Kansas
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Superintendent Dustin McEwen said the district faces a shortage of bus drivers and recommended purchasing a 14-passenger bus that can be driven without a CDL; drivers would complete a defensive driving course. Kansas Truck expects three such buses to arrive by late spring 2025, and McEwen noted that delaying purchase would push availability to 2026.
The board approved the purchase on a 7-0 vote following a motion from Adam Rentschler and a second from Jodi Frydendall. The district expects the smaller bus to allow administrators, maintenance staff, teachers and coaches to operate routes for activities while employees work toward obtaining CDLs if needed.
The board approved the purchase on a 7-0 vote following a motion from Adam Rentschler and a second from Jodi Frydendall. The district expects the smaller bus to allow administrators, maintenance staff, teachers and coaches to operate routes for activities while employees work toward obtaining CDLs if needed.
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