ESC Region 11 Transportation News
What's happening around the region and around Texas?
Part-Time Trainer
As many of you know, ESC Region 11 has recently updated the look and feel of our website. I have been working to update my web pages as well and I have added a page with important information for transportation personnel. Please visit our web page for new requirements and clarification regarding the following topics:
- October 2019 – Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Registration
- July 2019 – Drivers must carry a valid Enrollment Card (temporary card), Certification Card, or Re-certification Card on their person to legally operate a bus. Drivers not carrying one of these cards can be ticketed.
- May 2019 – Driver’s medical, certification, and licensing requirements for all type buses regardless of the color of the bus.
8-Hour and 20-Hour School Bus Safety Certification Classes (taught by regional service centers)
The 20-Hour and 8-Hour Certification classes that are required by Texas Administrative Code (TITLE 37 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS, PART 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, CHAPTER 14 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY STANDARDS, SUBCHAPTER C SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM) is managed by DPS. According to DPS officials, these classes are not changing.
In the future, drivers will be required to take a class from their employer before receiving their Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP). More information will be forthcoming and will be posted to the wepage as it becomes available.
Regional TAPT School Bus Safety Speech Contest - Entry Deadline
It’s time to enter the 19th Annual School Bus Safety Speech Contest. The topic this year is Can’t Touch This – The Danger Zone! The deadline to enter is January 24, 2020. The regional contest is scheduled for February 27, 2020. To open the speech contest brochure and the letter to the administrator, visit our web page. For specific questions, contact Pat Garcia at pat.garcia@region10.org or (972) 348-1326.
Request to Host 8-hour School Bus Safety Recertification or 20-Hour School Bus Safety Certification
at (817) 740-3659 or by email at centralregistration@esc11.net.
Holiday Closing
ESC Region 11 will close for the holidays on December 20, 2019, and resume regular business hours on January 2, 2020. School bus card requests received during this time will be processed January 6, 2020.
Happy Holidays from the Transportation Department
About Us
Transportation Specialist - Peggy DeMoss
Transportation Program Assistant - Andrea Walker
817-740-3631 awalker@esc11.net
Email: pdemoss@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/Domain/497
Location: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA
Phone: 817-740-7529
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