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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8130 Bus Driver QualificationsNON - INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 8130 (also 5885) Page 1 of 1 BUS DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is committed to obtaining the finest drivers possible. The Board of Trustees requires excellence in the safe transportation of District students and directs the Superintendent /designee to recruit and hire school bus drivers who demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and respect. Guidelines Requirements 1. Each bus driver shall meet the qualifications established by the State Department of Education and the District, including, but not limited to the following: a. Be twenty -one (21) years of age or older; b. Have a High School Diploma or GED; c. Have a good driving record; d. Be of good moral character; e. Meet federal CDL drug testing standards; f. Possess a valid and appropriate commercial driver's license (CDL) and other endorsements required by law; and g. Be medically qualified under the physical examination standards of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (see Bus Driver Physical Exams #8135). 2. Each driver shall: a. complete an application form, b. present a satisfactory work history as verified through professional references, c. demonstrate the ability to manage resources, students, and personnel effectively, and d. adhere to all applicable District policies and procedures. Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 NON - INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 8130 (also 5885) Page 2 of 2 Training Each driver for the District shall meet the state standard of ten (10) hours of annual approved driver training and classroom instruction (see Bus Driver Training policy #8140). Certifications and Endorsements Drivers shall keep all certifications and endorsements current. Adopted 02 -13 -2008 Reviewed Revised Cross Reference: Bus Driver Physical Exams #8135 Bus Driver Criminal and Driving Record #8137 Bus Driver Criminal and Driving Record Procedures #8137P Bus Driver Training #8140 Bus Driver Training Procedures #8140P Bus Driver Responsibilities #8145 Bus Driver Responsibilities Procedures #8145P Maximum Drive Time #8150 Operation of School Buses #8170 Operation of School Buses Procedures #8170P Transportation Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing #8175 Transportation Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures #8175P Drug Testing Consent Form — Prospective Drivers #8175F1 Drug Testing Consent Form — Current Drivers #8175F2 Legal Reference: I.C. § 33 -1508 Operation of School Buses I.C. § 33 -1509 School Bus Drivers — Definition — Qualification — Duties IDAPA 08.02.02.170 School Bus Drivers and Vehicle Operation IDAPA 08.02.02.190 Program Operations Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Bus Driver Qualifications