RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Rutherford County school board has approved a new contract for bus drivers.

The Rutherford County Board of Education approved the contract at their Thursday meeting. However, as of publication, it's unclear how many contractors will sign the new agreement, which includes a 17% raise during the first year and a $4,000 stipend for insurance. Previously, contractors spoke with News 2 and expressed hope that the district would cover the full cost of insurance.

If contractors decide not to sign the new contract, several routes could go unfilled. As such, the board approved a motion to buy buses for the county — if there are more than 35 unfilled routes by the deadline to sign contracts: May 29.

The current contracts for bus service expire June 30.

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