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Apr 2 2013 2:00PM

Governor Kitzhaber has signed a Proclamation making April 8-12, 2013 School Bus Safety Week. Join us in saying thank you to Oregon's school bus drivers and all those who help keep our students safe on their way to and from school.

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Jan 3 2013 8:00AM

The application for 2013 Bus Driver Instructor Courses is now on the Pupil Transportation web site. You can go directly to the registration information by clicking here.

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Aug 14 2012 3:33PM

The 2012 version of the Minimum Standards for Oregon School Buses has been published on the Pupil Transportation page. Also, the revised Oregon Administrative Rules pertaining to Pupil Transportation have all been posted and are available here.

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Feb 9 2012 8:00AM

The Love the Bus program is an effective means to spread the message about the value of the yellow school bus to students, parents and the community. The LTB program provides an opportunity to present the value of the yellow school bus to student...

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May 27 2011 7:54AM

Due to changes in OAR 581-053-0006 reguarding Medical Certificates, we will be reissuing some school bus certificates to drivers. Please read the attached memo for more information. Memo

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Oct 11 2010 12:00PM

The 44th annual National School Bus Safety Week will be celebrated the week of October 18-22, 2010. This years theme is: Cross In View, It's The Right Thing To Do! Downloadable materials have been posted on the American School Bus Council website. A...

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Sep 7 2010 10:00AM

The National Association for Pupil Transportation is pleased to announce that NAPT Board President, Dr. Linda Bluth, and her partner Betsy Eisman have endowed an annual grant that will enable National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) member...

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Feb 13 2009 7:49AM

Memorandum No. 008-2008-2009 TO: Superintendents, Business Managers, and Transportation Providers RE: School Transportation of Children in DHS Custody Summary: Resident school district has responsibility to ensure that children pl...

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Feb 11 2009 10:00AM

The South Willamette Chapter 2009 OPTA Winter workshop is scheduled for Saturday Febuary 21, 2009 at West Albany High School. The flyer and application are available by clicking here Also, there is still time to register!

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Apr 21 2008 9:47AM

OAR 581-053-0556 has been approved by the State Board of Education. Schools will be allowed to use School Pupil Activity Buses (motor coaches) provided they meet the requirements spelled out in this rule. Schools that currently have approved variances ...

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Jul 5 2006 4:51PM

We have posted the results of the customer survey we took on how are we doing.

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Jun 5 2006 9:06AM

We have updated all the forms on our web. Please check our web page under Forms and print new ones for your files.

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May 31 2006 10:50AM

The School Bus Watch program for training the trainers has been confirmed for the OPTA Conference at Eagle Crest. Two classes will be offered Tuesday June 27th from 8:00-10:00 and 1:30-3:30.

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Feb 17 2006 2:34PM

The new 2006 Pupil Transportation Manual is now available on the Pupil Transportation web site in a PDF format, and can be ordered in book form from us using the Manual Order form.

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Dec 12 2005 12:00AM

TO: Superintendents, Business Managers, Transportation Providers and Athletic Directors RE: Type 20 Pupil Transporting Vehicles and OAR Changes The 0507 and 0517 rules pertain mostly to school bus construction and should have little effec...

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Oct 27 2005 10:00AM

A new revised section to the Oregon Commercial Motor Vehicle manual. Study material for the ("S") "School Bus Driver" endorsement. To review this document, click here.

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Oct 13 2005 3:55PM

October 17th through 22st is National School Bus Safety Week. This years theme is " Flashing Red Means Stop Ahead!".

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Aug 2 2005 8:00AM

On July 27th, the Governor signed HB2107. School bus drivers may go to the DMV office starting August 11th, to add the "S" endorsement to their license. Drivers who have already taken and passed the writtien test will need to take their CDL, school b...

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Oct 6 2004 9:54AM

Through out the school year, drivers, parents and educators are concerned about keeping kids safe on the bus. National School Bus Safety Week gives you the perfect opportunity to teach students key safety rules they should follow when traveling to and...

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Oct 1 2004 3:07PM

Pupil Transportation has made some changes in the OAR's.These changes went into affect July 1 2004 and September 1 2004. You may view these changes by Clicking here.

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Oct 11 2002 12:00AM

TO:  Superintendents and Transportation Supervisors RE:  Reducing Diesel Exhaust School buses have an excellent safety record and according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the school bus is th...

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Sep 5 2002 12:00AM

TO:  Elementary School Principals RE:  Safety Patrol It's that time of year again-Buster, the Bus and Safety Patrol time! In past school years, we have made many presentations. One program, about 20 minutes in leng...

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Feb 27 2002 12:00AM

TO:  Superintendents and Transportation Supervisors RE:  School Bus Driver Physicals and Insulin Dependent Bus Drivers On February 21, 2002, the State Board amended OAR 581-053-0002 and OAR 581-053-0006. Two significant ...

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Dec 31 2001 12:00AM

TO:  School Administrators, Head Starts, ESDs and Transportation Officials RE:  House Bill 3155; Booster Seat Requirements House Bill 3155 takes effect on January 1, 2002. The bill states, "A person who is at least four...