CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — The Corpus Christi Independent School District is heading into the new school year with 68 active bus drivers and 50 open positions. CCISD bus driver shortage: 50 vacancies open as school year begins"We step in to drive the buses due to the shortage," Peliche said. "We've had to add several bus route services for several students... so that increased our route services quite a bit," Peliche said. "Everyone knows the bus driver is the first person that a child sees that's associated with their education experience," Peliche said. As students return to school, Peliche is asking families to expect some delays during the first week as routes adjust and traffic around campuses picks back up.