Springfield Public Schools are experiencing a shortage of crossing guards and bus drivers ahead of the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district is raising pay and adding incentives to encourage people to apply.
Pay for crossing guards is going up from $11 an hour to $14.20 an hour and includes paid training.
The district is raising pay for bus drivers from $14 an hour to $17 an hour with a $4000 sign-on bonus.