The Kansas State Department of Education School Transportation Safety Unit will be holding a Transportation Basics Workshop for Transportation Directors/Supervisors.
This workshop is designed to give transportation directors/supervisors a brief overview of the fundamentals and responsibilities associated with the position. Also covered are recent updates, changes and developments.
A few of the topics include:
- Legal responsibilities of the Transportation Director
- Bus Driver requirements
- Alcohol and Drug Testing
- Drug and Alcohol Clearing House
- 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
- ELDT
- And more
Workshops are 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.
All new transportation directors/supervisors are encouraged to attend. Although this course was designed for new transportation directors/supervisors, any transportation director/supervisor is welcome to attend.
The workshop will be from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
There is no cost to attend.
Date:
December 18, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location:
USD 500 Kansas City Kansas Public School
Central Office
2010 North 59th Street (East Wing) 3rd floor
Kansas City KS 66104
Additional Information:
Lunch will be on your own from approximately 12 - 1 pm.
Please complete the registration accurately and completely. The attendance certificate will be completed using the information from your registration. An email reminder will be sent prior to the class.
YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL ENTRY FIELDS AND SEE A CONFIRMATION SCREEN FOR A SUCCESSFUL REGISTRATION.