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Transportation basics workshop set for Dec. 19

The KSDE School Bus Safety Unit will host a free transportation basics workshop for transportation directors and supervisors, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on Dec. 19, at Bishop Professional Development Center, 3601 S.W. 31st Street, in Topeka. Register here.  

These workshops will provide a brief overview of the fundamentals and responsibilities associated with the position along with recent updates, changes and developments in school transportation.  

Topics include the following:   

  • Legal responsibilities of the transportation director 
  • Bus driver requirements 
  • Alcohol and drug testing 
  • Drug and alcohol clearinghouse 
  • Commercial driver’s license requirements 
  • Physicals 
  • School bus regulations 
  • Loading and unloading the bus 
  • 2 ½ mile rule 
  • Out of district transportation 
  • Bus requirements 
  • Emergency procedures 
  • Entry-level driver training (ELDT) 

 

Although this course was designed for new transportation directors/supervisors, it is open to any public or private school transportation directors, transportation supervisors, school transportation contractors and other school officials involved with school transportation. No vendors please. 
 
Contact Keith Dreiling, kdreiling@ksde.org, with questions.  

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Posted: Nov 14, 2024,
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