Upcoming Events

Monthly Virtual Kansas School Transportation Meeting/Forum
Kansas School Transportation Directors and School Bus Contractors via Teams
The first Wednesday of every month 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Monthly Virtual Meeting Link 
This is an informal opportunity to ask questions and share information 
Please note KSDE has switched from using Zoom to Teams

NOTE: If you experience any issues with any of the links, please contact the School Transportation Safety Unit.


Transportation Basics
December 18,2025
9:00am-4:00pm
USD 500 Kansas City Kansas Public Schools
Registration and More Information Link 
 

Drug & Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Training for CDL Supervisors
December 30, 2025
9:00 am to noon
USD 260 Derby
Registration and More Information Link 


CDL Proxy Testing and ELDT Theory Event 
USD 209 Moscow
February 3, 2026 - ELDT Theory and CDL Study Only
February 4, 2026 - CDL Written Test
Cost $40 to cover meals both days
Email Any and All Questions to: andreia.moore@usd209.org
Register online Registration Link 


School Bus Mechanic Workshops

March 11, 2026 - Topeka, KS
USD 501 Bishop Professional Development Center

March 18, 2026 - Derby, KS
USD 260 Administrative Center

March 25, 2026- Hays, KS
Kansas Highway Patrol
Troop D- Basement Training Room

Registration and more information


Kansas One Day Illegal Passing Survey
April 15, 2026


National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 28, 2026


Kansas School Transportation Safety Conference
June 3-5, 2026
Wichita, KS


Train the Trainer
June 15 -17, 2026
Topeka, KS
Registration Pending

School Transportation Safety Unit
Keith Dreiling, State Director
785-296-4567
785-296-6659 (fax)
Keith.Dreiling@ksde.gov

School Transportation Safety Unit
Transportation Specialist
Mitch Mellick
785-296-4545
Mitch.Mellick@ksde.gov 

School Transportation Safety Unit
Public Service Administrator 
Melissa Ostermeyer
785-296-5659 Melissa.Ostermeyer@ksde.gov

School Transportation Safety Unit
Senior Administrative Assistant
Sarah Harter
785-296-3551
Sarah.Harter@ksde.gov

 

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