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 before registering for a course. If you will ONLY be driving a small vehicle, you must attend the first three hours of the level I. Instructions can be found below.

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Feb 06 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	Tammy Miller Keitel
Feb 07 - 7 AM - 12 PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Feb 7 - 5 PM - 9 PM Feb 8 - 5 PM - 9 PM Feb 9 - 5 PM - 9 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Matt Quiring
Feb 8 - 9 AM - 2:30PM Feb 9 - 9 AM - 2:30PM	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
Feb 08 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134)	DuShawn Heath
Feb 08 - 7 AM - 12:30PM Feb 09 - 7 AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Feb 08 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Feb 9 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134	DuShawn Heath
Feb 11 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Boone Central Middle School Library (60 S. 6th St-use Middle School Entrance)	Bill Curry
Feb 13 - 8 AM - 2:30 PM Feb 14 - 8 AM - 2:30 PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
Feb 14 - 10 AM - 1 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	Tammy Miller-Keitel
Feb 14 - 10 AM - 1 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Feb 15 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Feb 15 - 5 PM - 10 PM	Open	Nebr City Public High School 141 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City NE 68410 When facing the high school in front of the school, use the door all the way the far left. It is to the left of the flagpole.	Brad Mead
Feb 15 - 6 PM - 9 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Matt Quiring
Feb 15 - 1 PM - 6 PM	Open	Zoom Only	Sharon Dowding
Feb 16 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
Feb 17 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Feb 17 - 8 AM - 2 PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
Feb 17 - 9 AM - 5 PM Feb 18 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Boone Central Middle School Library (60 S 6th St-use Middle School Entrance)	Bill Curry
Feb 17 - 3:30PM - 7:30PM Feb 18 - 7:30AM - 2:30PM	Open	OPS - 3833 N 72nd Street	OPS
Feb 18 - 8 AM - 11 AM MST	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St)	Tina Easter
Feb 18 - 8 AM - 2 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Feb 18 - 12 PM - 5 PM MST	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St)	Tina Easter
Feb 20 - 6 PM - 9 PM	Open	Nebr City Public High School 141 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City NE 68410 When facing the high school in front of the school, use the door all the way the far left. It is to the left of the flagpole.	Brad Mead
Feb 22 - 9 AM - 12 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
Feb 20 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
Feb 22 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Feb 23 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
Feb 25 - 8 AM - 2 PM Feb 26 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	Nebr City Public High School 141 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City NE 68410 When facing the high school in front of the school, use the door all the way the far left. It is to the left of the flagpole.	Brad Mead
Feb 27 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	Tammy Miller Keitel
Mar 1 - 5 PM - 10 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Matt Quiring
Mar 01 - 7 AM - 12:30PM Mar 02 - 7 AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Mar 01 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Mar 03 - 6 PM - 9 PM Mar 04 - 8 AM - 4 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Mar 5 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Mar 06 - 8 AM - 2:30PM Mar 07 - 8 AM - 2:30PM	Open	"Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room 2824 Arboretum Drive "	Mark Ofsanik
Mar 06 - 9 AM - 2:30PM Mar 07 - 9 AM - 2:30PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Mar 06 - 8 AM - 2 PM Mar 07 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134	DuShawn Heath
Mar 07 - 6 PM - 9 PM	Open	Nebr City Public High School 141 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City NE 68410 When facing the high school in front of the school, use the door all the way the far left. It is to the left of the flagpole.	Brad Mead
Mar 07 - 9 AM - 2:30PM Mar 08 - 9 AM - 2:30PM	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
Mar 07 - 7 AM - 12 PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Mar 7 - 5 PM - 9 PM Mar 8 - 5 PM - 9 PM Mar 9 - 5 PM - 9 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Matt Quiring
Mar 08 - 8 AM - 2 PM	Open	"Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room 2824 Arboretum Drive "	Mark Ofsanik
Mar 08 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Mar 08 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134	DuShawn Heath
Mar 8 - 7 AM - 12:30PM Mar 9 - 7 AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Mar 9 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
Mar 09 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134	DuShawn Heath
Mar 13 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	Tammy Miller-Keitel
Mar 14 - 10 AM - 1 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Mar 14 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
Mar 15 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Mar 15 - 5 PM - 10 PM	Open	Nebr City Public High School 141 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City NE 68410 When facing the high school in front of the school, use the door all the way the far left. It is to the left of the flagpole.	Brad Mead
Mar 15 - 6 PM - 9 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Matt Quiring
Mar 15 - 1 PM - 6 PM	Open	Zoom Only	Sharon Dowding
Mar 16 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
Mar 18 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Clarkson High School 649 Cherry Street (HS Library)	Bill Curry
Mar 18 - 8 AM - 2 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Mar 18 - 8 AM - 5 PM MST Mar 19 - 8 AM - 11 AM MST	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St)	Tina Easter
Mar 19 - 12 PM -5 PM MST	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St)	Tina Easter
Mar 21 - 9 AM - 2:30PM Mar 22 - 9 AM - 2:30PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	Tammy Miller-Keitel
Mar 22 - 9 AM - 4 PM Mar 23 - 9 AM - 1 PM	Open	Zoom Only	Sharon Dowding
Mar 22 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Mar 24 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Mar 24 - 9 AM - 5 PM Mar 25 - 1 PM - 4 PM	Open	Boone Central Middle School Library (60 S. 6th St-use Middle School Entrance)	Bill Curry
Mar 25 - 9 AM -12 PM MST	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St)	Tina Easter
Mar 25 - 8 AM - 2 PM Mar 26 - 8 AM - 1 PM	Open	Nebr City Public High School 141 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City NE 68410 When facing the high school in front of the school, use the door all the way the far left. It is to the left of the flagpole.	Brad Mead
Mar 27 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	Tammy Miller-Keitel
Mar 29 - 9 AM - 2 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Mar 31 - 6 PM - 9 PM 4-01 - 8 AM - 4 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Apr 2 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
Apr 04 - 6 PM - 9 PM	Open	Nebr City Public High School 141 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City NE 68410 When facing the high school in front of the school, use the door all the way the far left. It is to the left of the flagpole.	Brad Mead
Apr 11 - 10 AM - 1 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Apr 13 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
Apr 13 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
Apr 14 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
Apr 15 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Boone Central Middle School Library (60 S. 6th St-use Middle School Entrance)	Bill Curry
Apr 18 - 10 AM - 1 PM	Open	STA Millard (10201 Sapp Brothers Drive, Omaha, NE 68138)	Tammy Miller-Keitel
Apr 19 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Zoom Only	Sharon Dowding
Apr 19 - 6 PM - 9 PM	Open	Zoom Only \| Central Time	Matt Quiring
Apr 20 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134	DuShawn Heath
Apr 26 - 9 AM - 12 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
Apr 29 - 9 AM - 12 PM MST	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St)	Tina Easter
May 7 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range (1801 N Railroad St, Kearney, NE)	Becky Shafto
May 9 - 9 AM - 12 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
May 9 - 10 AM - 1 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
May 10 - 6 PM - 9 PM	Open	Nebr City Public High School 141 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City NE 68410 When facing the high school in front of the school, use the door all the way the far left. It is to the left of the flagpole.	Brad Mead
May 11 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134	DuShawn Heath
May 11 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
May 17 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Zoom Only	Sharon Dowding
May 18 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Papillion-LaVista Community Schools in LaVista, NE (8130 Giles Rd; Employee Break Room)	Linda Herlacher
May 19 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS
May 20 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Boone Central Middle School Library (60 S. 6th St-use Middle School Entrance)	Bill Curry
Jun 3 - 2 PM - 5 PM	Open	Boone Central Middle School Library (60 S. 6th St-use Middle School Entrance)	Bill Curry
Jun 07 - 6 PM - 9 PM	Open	Nebr City Public High School 141 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City NE 68410 When facing the high school in front of the school, use the door all the way the far left. It is to the left of the flagpole.	Brad Mead
Jun 08 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	First Student Training Center (3333 Keystone Dr., Omaha, NE 68134	DuShawn Heath
Jun 13 - 9 AM - 12 PM MST	Open	ESU 16 Ogallala (314 W First St)	Tina Easter
Jun 13 - 10 AM - 1 PM	Open	5402 L Street, Omaha, NE	STA
Jun 14 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Zoom Only	Sharon Dowding
Jun 15 - 9 AM - 12 PM	Open	Bellevue Transportation Center Training Room (2824 Arboretum Drive)	Mark Ofsanik
Jun 16 - 9:30AM - 12:30PM	Open	Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, NE- Transportation Services (2200 Park Blvd; park across the street)	LPS

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.

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.

To sign up for the training you can 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 people listed on the survey.
We now have the option of a quiz and completion certificate you can have your staff use (NOT required and I do not need them). This will be sent to you and the drivers in an email with links.
The Safety Center will send an invoice to the school for payment.
We recommend that the training is completed in a group setting but can be done individually as well. If done individually, please email us a completed list of driver’s emails in an excel spreadsheet.
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 5-31-23.

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

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.