Floyd County bus drivers reach tentative agreement after mass absences disrupt routes

FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tentative agreement has been reached between Floyd County Public Schools and the Floyd County Education Support Professional Association (FCESPA) following a day of widespread bus driver absences that left parents scrambling to get students to school.

District leaders confirmed Tuesday that 32 bus drivers called out sick or were unavailable, forcing officials to ask families to transport their children. Several routes were left uncovered, and school leaders thanked parents for their cooperation.

Later in the day, the district and FCESPA announced a tentative agreement. Transportation members will now review the deal and hold a ratification vote in the coming days. FCESPA is a local affiliate of the Kentucky Education Association.

In their statement, transportation workers said the agreement “confirms our commitment and ensures that our bus drivers and support professionals continue to receive fair compensation for the important work we do.”

The group added, “We are glad to know that our dedication and teamwork serving the students and families of Floyd County do not go unnoticed and are valued by our public school community.”