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Newfield school board approves raise for bus drivers

Newfield school board approves raise for bus drivers

Newfield school bus drivers have received a $6 raise. (photo provided) Photo: Saga Communications/Newfield Central School District


NEWFIELD, NY (607NewsNow) — More money is going to some staff members in the Newfield Central School District. 

Superintendent Jesse Harper tells 607 News Now the district’s bus drivers are seeing bigger paychecks.

Harper says the raise recognizes the roles bus drivers play. 

The $6 raise, which was approved by Newfield’s Board of Education earlier this month, applies to every bus driver in the district.

FULL INTERVIEW: Newfield Central School District Superintendent Jesse Harper on 607 This Morning

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