This week I received an email from the PTA regarding Henrico County proposed budget changes and one of the items is an across the board reduction in pay for the bus drivers. As I reviewed the email and the information regarding the Pupil Transportation Program Evaluation and the Transportation Efficiency Recommendations I thought about the drivers and the role they play in my children’s education.
Bus drivers have to fill in for each other, run multiple routes and be able to change their schedule if the school closes earlier. Not to mention the impact when we have severe or winter weather.
So as I thought about this I had the idea to borrow a brilliant idea from my friend Patience (aka Kindnessgirl) who suggested a period time to thank our garbage collectors. (You can read more about it at A Kindness Mission for Garbage Collectors and we said thanks…oh, yes we did).
I am thinking that next week we take the time, not because it’s Christmas or the end-of-year, but simply to recognize our bus drivers; to say, “Thank you” and let them know we appreciate the job they do. It can be anything – take time in the morning/afternoon to go the bus stop, a note, a flower
To borrow the words from Patience:
“Here is the kindness mission, if you would like to join us:”
1. Between February 21 and February 24 write a note of thanks to your bus driver.
2. You may want to include a gift card for coffee from your local coffee shop or gas station or another token of appreciation.
3. Spread the word. Share this post on your Facebook page, Twitter, email or word of mouth.
4. Take a picture and share it on Richmondmom Junkies Facebook page or post in our comments below.
This post is not the forum for discussing the budget and where we stand on this issue and other issues as Henrico County provides opportunities for feedback.
