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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
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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