Transportation Director

As the Transportation Director, you are responsible to ensure your drivers and bus fleet meet the minimum qualifications.

• Ensure each driver:
  • Completed four hours of annual professional development
  • Ensure each driver has a current physical on file at the district and documentation is in the Bus Driver Certification Online System. 
    • The OSDE physical form requires annual renewal
    • The DPS Physical form requires renewal every two years with the exception of a medical waiver when then requires annual renewal.
    • Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Medical Waiver
  • Annually update every driver, including substitute drivers and part-time drivers, in the Bus Driver Certification Online System located in Single Sign-On (SSO).  If you do not have access to this online program, The district superintendent will have to provide you access.
  • Each driver has completed a drug/alcohol tests upon hire.
  • Each driver is currently enrolled in the district random drug/alcohol testing program.
• Drug Recognition Certification - Transportation Directors are required by federal law to have training regarding the recognition of drivers possible under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  Certification may be required during OSDE audits.
• Bus Inspections must occur annually.  Documentation of the annual inspection must be kept at the district.