Transportation
Contacts
| Kirk Self Executive Director, Operations for Amarillo ISD (806) 326-1122 [email protected] |
Jeanette Leeper SBDT Administrative Assistant (806) 677-5072 (806) 677-5142 (fax) [email protected] |
Recertification Course (8-hour) - $50 Per Participant
Certification Course (20-hour) - $110 Per Participant
CDL Class (8-hour) - $100 Per Participant
Region 16 ESC will bill each district per participant
8-Hour Recertification Course
August 1, 2024 – Pampa ISD
8-Hour Recertification Course
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pampa ISD
1233 N Hobart Street, Pampa, TX
Instructor: Richard Ellyson
Workshop ID: 991143 click here to register
August 8, 2024 – Pampa ISD
8-Hour Recertification Course
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pampa ISD
1233 N Hobart Street, Pampa, TX
Instructor: Richard Ellyson
Workshop ID: 991145 click here to register
20-Hour Certification Course
July 29, 30, 31, 2024 – Pampa ISD
20-Hour Certification Course
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (July 29 & 30); 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (July 31)
Pampa ISD
1233 N Hobart, Pampa, TX
Instructor: Richard Ellyson
Workshop ID: 991146 click here to register
August 5, 6, 7, 2024 – Pampa ISD
20-Hour Certification Course
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (August 5 & 6); 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (August 7)
Pampa ISD
1233 N Hobart, Pampa, TX
Instructor: Richard Ellyson
Workshop ID: 991147 click here to register
Online Recertification Course
Region 16 now offers an online bus driver recertification course through Region 4 ESC. When you register, you will need either an approved Purchase Order or a credit card. Once you receive the confirmation, you will have 7 days to complete the course and then 7 days to take the test with a proctor.
Contact [email protected] at (806) 677-5072 to get a proctor set up.
The cost for the online recertification course is $60 per participant.
CDL Classes
Commercial Driver's License Classes
This course is designed to equip someone with the curriculum and strategies to pass the CDL test for school bus drivers. Updated information and best-practice strategies proven to be effective to school bus drivers taking and passing all parts of the CDL test will be provided. Drivers will learn how to succeed on this important test.
July 12, 2024 – Region 16 ESC
CDL Class
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Region 16 ESC
5800 Bell Street, Amarillo, TX
Instructor: Lyn Holland
Workshop ID: 992764 click here to register
July 26, 2024 – Region 16 ESC
CDL Class
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Region 16 ESC
5800 Bell Street, Amarillo, TX
Instructor: Lyn Holland
Workshop ID: 992765 click here to register
Resources
Below are some good resources for laws and regulations for pupil transportation.- Driver's Licenses and Certificates
- Commercial Drivers Licenses
- School Bus Definitions
- Operation and Movement of Vehicles
- Vehicle Equipment
- Compulsory Inspection of Vehicles
- Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
Panhandle Association for Pupil Transportation (PAPT)
Meetings are held every 2nd Wednesday of each month at Region 16 ESC unless otherwise noted.