RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – With classes now in session, Richmond Public Schools is on the lookout for more bus drivers.

Right now RPS drives 21,967 kids to and from school along 369 routes each day.

But the administration says there simply aren’t enough drivers to handle the volume.

In a presentation to the school board set for Monday night, RPS says several routes take double and triple runs.

The average route takes less than a half hour, but almost half last longer.

The administration says the main issue is the need to hire additional drivers, but since pay is only $14 an hour, it presents a challenge when recruiting.

RPS is also looking to replace aging buses.

Right now, over 100 in the fleet should be replaced according to industry standards.

The school board also plans on discussing the future of the Arthur Ashe Junior Athletic Center.

The center hosts several RPS activities throughout the year and is also rented out by several community organizations.

The average cost to rent the building is $3,000.

In a presentation from Superintendent Jason Kamras, the HVAC unit was first installed in 1982.

The administration says the center has four failing rooftop units and would cost $1.5 million dollars to repair.

Superintendent Kamras is asking the school board to replace two rooftop units at a cost of $750,000.

The administration says there will be a balance of $750,000 to use for other emergency repairs at other schools.

RPS would also like to use an additional $230,000 from the Planning and Construction fund to make repairs at other buildings.

Kamras plans on recommending taking the year to explore options for Arthur Ashe.