When a bus driver is out for the day, there's a risk of 120 students not making it to school that day. Demetria Harvey, a safety assistant, is looking forward to the attendance bonus she's now ...

Wake County school bus drivers will be able to get $200 a month and up to $2,000 a year if they have perfect attendance under a new bonus that will run through April 30, 2024.

Bus drivers or monitors use a tablet that has been pre-loaded with attendance data based on the route. The user selects a photo that informs the system if the rider is entering or exiting. "This ...