CONWAY — If the school district is looking to save money in transportation, a consultant suggests looking at the current contract with bus drivers.
The district recently paid $7,000 to an independent consultant to conduct a report into whether Conway should explore outsourcing its bus transportation. While it does not recommend such a move at this time, the 40-page report does offer observations and recommendations when it comes to drivers.
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