Pasco County’s 3,600 bus drivers, instructional aides, data entry operators and other school-related personnel have overwhelmingly approved a contract providing a minimum of 3.25 percent raises, with even more on tap for the district’s lowest-paid positions. The United School Employees of Pasco announced Thursday that 98 percent of the bargaining unit voted in favor of the deal, which the sides settled upon in mid November . The vote took place Tuesday, after the union had time to present the details to members.The School Board unanimously ratified the $2.6 million package and related agreements on Tuesday, ahead of the employee vote.“We want to thank the dedication of the Union and District bargaining teams for reaching this agreement and we are very happy we reached agreement prior to the Christmas Holiday,” USEP president Don Peace said in a news release. Employees should see their added pay appear in their checks in the early spring, district officials have said.Contract talks for district teachers concluded on Tuesday . They still must ratify their settlement before it can take effect.