Pupil Transportation

Pupil Transportation is a division of the Nebraska Safety Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The Pupil Transportation program was created in May of 2000 through a contract with the Nebraska Department of Education to provide services regarding Nebraska Department of Education's administrative rule code.

Revisions to NDE Rule 91 - Effective 2/5/2020
More information can be found under Rules & Requirements

Training Sessions

A list of Level I and Level II classes can be found below. Choose course Level and Month to see available courses. If the status is set as open you can click the link to go to the Pupil Transportation Database. If you already have an account you can login in and register for a course. If you do not have an account you will need to register for an account on the Pupil Transportation Database before registering for a course. If you are taking the Level I to transport 16 or more passengers (CDL required vehicle) you will need to register for the 5-hour Level I class. (You will only be able to register for this after successful completion of the 2 online courses. Registration for those classes is available through the Pupil Transportation Database.) If you will ONLY be driving a small vehicle, you must attend the first three hours of the 11-hour Level I class. Instructions can be found below.

Pupil Transportation Database
Database Guide for Schools
Database Guide for Drivers

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Dates & Times	Status	Location	Instructor

Apr 23 - 5 PM - 9 PM Apr 24 - 5 PM - 9 PM Apr 25 - 5 PM - 9 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Matt Quiring
Apr 24 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Apr 27 - 1 PM - 7 PM Apr 28 - 1 PM - 6 PM	Open	Boone Central High School (High School Conference Room. Come to Door 10 on the West side of the building)	Bill Curry
May 1 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L St, Omaha, NE	STA
May 3 - 3:30PM - 6;30PM MST	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St) MOUNTAIN TIME	Tina Easter
May 6 - 8 AM - 2 PM May 7 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134)	DuShawn Heath
May 6 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	James Gilbert
May 7 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
May 8 - 6:30AM - 12 PM May 9 - 6:30AM - 12 PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
May 8 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134)	DuShawn Heath
May 8 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L St, Omaha, NE	STA
May 8 - 6 PM - 9 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Bill Curry
May 9 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134)	DuShawn Heath
May 10 - 3:30PM - 7:30PM May 11 - 7:30AM - 2:30PM	Open	OPS - 3833 N 72nd St	OPS
May 13 - 8 AM - 2:30PM May 14 - 8 AM - 2:30PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
May 13 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	James Gilbert
May 14 - 10 AM - 1 PM	Open	5402 L St, Omaha, NE	STA
May 15 - 8 AM - 2:30PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
May 15 - 1 PM - 6 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Sharon Dowding
May 15 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L St, Omaha, NE	STA
May 16 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
May 17 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
May 17 - 3 PM - 6 PM MST May 18 - 8 AM - 5 PM MST (12 - 1 LUNCH)	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St) MOUNTAIN TIME	Tina Easter
May 20 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	James Gilbert
May 22 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L St, Omaha, NE	STA
May 23 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room) DO NOT DRIVE A BUS TO CLASS	Linda Herlacher
May 24 - 9 AM - 4 PM May 25 - 9 AM - 1 PM	Open	Ord High School Media Center (1800 K St., Ord, NE)	Bill Curry
May 24 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room) DO NOT DRIVE A BUS TO CLASS	Linda Herlacher
May 28 - 7 PM - 10 PM	Open	Olsen Enterprises, 444 N Cedar St, Red Cloud, NE - Use the West Door	Bill Curry
May 28 - 1 PM - 6:30PM May 29 - 1 PM - 6:30PM	Open	FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOL BUS BARN 957 Pierce St. Fremont NE **PARKING!! Please park on the street or limited parking in BACK. DO NOT! Park in front of the 4 big doors.	Kevin Coates
Jun 2 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jun 3 - 8 AM - 2 PM Jun 4 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134)	DuShawn Heath
Jun 4 - 1 PM - 4 PM	Open	FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOL BUS BARN 957 Pierce St. Fremont NE **PARKING!! Please park on the street or limited parking in BACK. DO NOT! Park in front of the 4 big doors.	Kevin Coates
Jun 4 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE - Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Jun 5 - 6:30AM - 12 PM Jun 6 - 6:30AM - 12 PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE - Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Jun 5 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134)	DuShawn Heath
Jun 5 - 9 AM - 4 PM Jun 6 - 9 AM - 1 PM	Open	Boone Central High School (High School Conference Room. Come to Door 10 on the West side of the building)	Bill Curry
Jun 6 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134)	DuShawn Heath
Jun 10 - 8 AM - 2:30PM Jun 11 - 8 AM - 2:30PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room 2824 Arboretum Drive	Mark Ofsanik
Jun 12 - 8 AM - 2:30PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room 2824 Arboretum Drive	Mark Ofsanik
Jun 12 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Boone Central High School (High School Conference Room. Come to Door 10 on the West side of the building)	Bill Curry
Jun 12 - 1 PM - 6 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Sharon Dowding
Jun 13 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room 2824 Arboretum Drive	Mark Ofsanik
Jun 14 - 6:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE - Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Jun 17 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	James Gilbert
Jun 18 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room) DO NOT DRIVE A BUS TO CLASS	Linda Herlacher
Jun 20 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room) DO NOT DRIVE A BUS TO CLASS	Linda Herlacher
Jun 22 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	Pleasanton High School Distance Learning Center (303 West Church St,Use Main Entrance)	Becky Shafto
Jun 23 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Jun 26 - 9 AM - 4 PM Jun 27 - 9 AM - 1 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Sharon Dowding
Jul 10 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Sharon Dowding

Requirements to Become Qualified to Drive - Effective 07/01/2019; Revised 2/5/20

Requirements for Current Drivers and Employers - Effective 07/01/2019; Revised 2/5/20

Rule 91
Driver Qualifications and Operational Procedures for Pupil Transportation Vehicles
Summary of Rule 91 Revisions - Effective 07/01/2019

Rule 92

Regulations Governing the Minimum Equipment Standards and Safety Inspection Criteria for Pupil Transportation Vehicles Basic Information needed to develop the skills, attitudes, amd knowledge for safe and effective driving.
Summary of Rule 92 Revisions - Effective 07/01/2019

Pupil Transportation Guide

COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

More information is available on the DMV website or you may call (402) 471-3861.

Level I | Three Hour Course | Category A

The three hour Level I course is designed for drivers who will be driving ONLY a small vehicle. Individuals who need the three hour course will attend the first day first three hours of the Level I course. Registrations must be done through the database in order to take the course. In addition, individuals must complete a Behind the Wheel/Pre-Drive to be qualified to drive. A driver is required to take the Level II within five years of their Level I.

Level I | 11 Hour Course | Category B

The Level I 11 hour course is designed for drivers who will be driving a small bus with 15 or less passengers (category B). Registrations must be done through the database in order to take the course. Course details can be found above. In addition, individuals must complete a Behind the Wheel/Pre-Drive to be qualified to drive. A driver is required to take the Level II within five years of their Level I.

Level I | ELDT Course | Category C

The Level I ELDT course is designed for drivers who will be driving a school bus with 15 or more passengers (category C). The driver will complete the Class B and Passenger endorsement training online 6 hours including testing. Then the driver can register for the in person 5 hour School Bus endorsement class. Registrations must be done through the database in order to take the course. Course details can be found above. In addition, individuals must complete a Behind the Wheel/Pre-Drive to be qualified to drive. A driver is required to take the Level II within five years of their Level I. Please follow the steps in this document to register for the Level I for School Bus drivers - Level I / ELDT for School Bus Drivers

Level II | Three hour course

The level II course is a refresher course for all drivers who have completed a Level I and the course must be taken within five years of your Level I course. Registrations must be done through the database in order to take the course.

Materials students must bring to Level I and Level II courses:

Current Driver’s License
Download and Print a copy of the Pupil Transportation Guide(THIS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED)

Level I and Level II Zoom Expectations:

Attendance - will be monitored throughout the length of the session. If there seems to be an issue with participation, attendance credit will not be given for the course unless there is communication with the instructor or other NSC staff.
Breaks - If breaks take place please use these times to use the restroom, chat with peers, and use your cell phone.
Phones/Other Electronic Devices - Phones will need to be put away as they serve as a distraction to not only the participant, but also the instructor.
Cameras on - The NSC understands that not every individual will have access to a video camera for zoom at home. This is a school/driver responsibility to make certain that the driver(s) has/have access to the technology to make these sessions a success.
Test Technology Ahead of Session - Test your technology ahead of your zoom session. We have limited time to troubleshoot the day of the course. Make sure your equipment is ready to go.
Arrive Early - Plan to sign in a little early to prevent technology issues from popping up.

How to Zoom Guide

Notice:

In the event of weather related cancellations - an email will be sent to the email address provided in the database and we will attempt to place phone calls to both the employer and student phone numbers. If you are concerned about weather conditions in your area - please contact the Nebraska Safety Center at 1 (800) 854-7867 or (308) 865-1550 or email bus@unk.edu for more information.

Registrations must be received 7 school days prior to the beginning course date. Registrations received less than 7 school days prior to the beginning course date cannot be guaranteed a seat in the requested course.

CDL Requirements
If the vehicle requires the driver to hold a CDL, the applicant must hold a Learner’s Permit for Commercial Vehicles (LPC) prior to the “behind the wheel” evaluation. In order to obtain the LPC the applicant must pass a general knowledge written examination based on the information contained in the CDL Manual.

A school bus Pre-Trip Inspection video can be found at the DMV's website: http://www.dmv.nebraska.gov/examining/CDL.html

All employers are required to provide two hours of in-service each year for all Pupil Transportation drivers.

Two Hour In-Service must include:

Emergency Evacuations
Loading and Unloading
Student Management
Vehicle Inspections
School District Safe Pupil Transportation Plan

Read all of the steps below to obtain access to the training.

Follow the link below to a survey that will get you registered for the Two-Hour In Service Register Here

Once the survey is fully completed. You will then receive an email with a link to the contract please fill out the client information then begin signing.

Access to the video will be granted to the Transportation Director listed on the survey.
The Safety Center will then create an account with the Transportation Directors email, and you will receive an email to create the password. You will be responsible for providing the username and password to your drivers so they can access the training.
The quiz and completion certificate options are listed below the video when your drivers sign into NU connect. You can have your staff use them however it is not a requirement.
The Safety Center will send an invoice to the school for payment at the end of the month.
We recommend that the training is completed in a group setting but can be done individually as well.
Your purchase of the training is valid for only your school to use and good for the school year. The link to the in-service will expire on 5-31-24.
It is the school's responsibility to keep track of who takes the training. The Safety Center will not keep track of who takes the training.

Employers can cover the training or the Nebraska Safety Center can provide the In-Service training. Two Hour In-Service Training flyer or contact us for additional details at bus@unk.edu or 308.865.8256.

Entry Level Driver Training

The Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations are Federal requirements for training for entry-level drivers. These regulations must be completed before being permitted to take certain commercial drivers’ license (CDL) skills or knowledge tests on or after February 7^,2022.

The Nebraska Safety Center will now be providing ELDT for schools.

Level I | ELDT Course

The Level I ELDT course is designed for drivers who will be driving a school bus with 16 or more passengers (category C). The driver will complete the Class B and Passenger endorsement training online 6 hours including testing. Then the driver can register for the in person 5 hour School Bus endorsement class. Registrations must be done through the database in order to take the course. Course details can be found above. In addition, individuals must complete a Behind the Wheel/Pre-Drive to be qualified to drive. A driver is required to take the Level II within five years of their Level I.

ELDT Resources

https://nsta-nebraska.com/website-links/

https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Nebraska School Transportation Association

https://nsta-nebraska.com/

Who is considered an entry-level driver? Individuals applying to:

Obtain a Class A CDL or Class B CDL for the first time
Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL
Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time

Pupil Transportation Level Certification Materials

General Pupil Transportation Information

Medical Exams using the Medical Registry

NDE Pupil Transportation Rule 91 and Rule 92 (effective March 9, 2008) states that beginning June 7, 2011, vans originally manufactured as 15-passenger vans and modified so the seating was 10 passengers or less (not including the driver) can no longer be used to transport students. This ban does not include 12-passenger vans which have been modified by the dealer or manufacturer.