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Bus Drivers' Training
During the first year of employment, every school bus driver initially employed shall complete a 30 hour basic course of instruction in school bus safety practices approved by the commissioner, which shall include two hours of instruction concerning the special needs of a pupil with a disability. Registration is required and classes are limited to 35 attendees. Trainings are offered twice a year (Fall and Spring). Instruction is provided by certified School Bus Driver Instructors (SBDI) who currently are working in the transportation industry and bring many years of experiences and examples of real life situations. This training combines classroom as well as hands-on trainings. Upon completion of this required training, attendees receive a “Certificate of School Bus Driver Training” from the University of the State of New York Education Department and Insurance Reductions from the http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/. Included in this training is the Basic Monitor and Attendant Training.
Each school bus monitor or attendant hired after July 1, 2003 must complete within their first year of employment a Basic Course of Instruction for Monitors and Attendants. The program is offered independently once a summer. Registration is required and classes are limited to 35 attendees. Upon completion of this required training, attendees receive a “Certificate of Monitor and Attendant Training” from the University of the State of New York Education Department.
This mandated training for all school bus drivers and attendants is conducted twice a year, between July 1st and the 1st day of school and between December 1st and March 1st of each school year. SED requires all school bus drivers, monitors, and attendants to receive the same two refresher programs each school year that have been recommended by the SBDI/MI Advisory committee and approved by the Department. One of the two hour sessions shall include instructions relating to special needs of a pupil with disability (PJ’s Law). This training is offered at the McEvoy Campus in Cortland, but registration is done at the Thompson Road BOCES site.
Upcoming Trainings
30-Hour Basic Course: July 11, 12, 13, and 14, 2011
10-Hour Basic Monitor & Attendant Training: August 20, 2012 and August 21, 2012 7::30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
2-Hour Refresher: August 14, 2012 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m OR 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Resources/Links
Lost Certificate Requests (or contact Cynde Isgar)
United States Department of Transportation (DOT)
Pupil Transportation Safety Institute (PTSI)
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles: Forms for Motor Carriers Who Employ Bus Drivers
New York State Education Department
Questions & Concerns:
Administrative Contacts
Cynde Isgar, Drug & Alcohol Program Coordinator
315-431-8544 (Office)
315-952-6284 (Cell)
cisgar@ocmboces.org
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