The next transportation director for Rutherford County Schools has more than two decades of experience in transportation logistics and is a veteran of the United States Navy.

Jason Everett will begin as the next transportation director on July 1, Director of Schools-Elect Bill Spurlock has announced.

"Mr. Everett has an extensive background in the transportation sector and working with multiple independent contractors," Director-Elect Spurlock said. "He also understands the importance of delivering students to and from school safely and will serve our families well."

The school district's transportation department oversees 268 bus routes that transport approximately 25,000 students daily, and those buses travel nearly 4 million miles each school year.