Upcoming Events

Monthly ZOOM - Kansas School Transportation Meeting/Forum
Kansas School Transportation Directors and School Bus Contractors
via Zoom
The first Wednesday of every month 9:30 am - 10:30 am
https://ksde.zoom.us/j/98559287456
This is an informal opportunity to ask questions and share information 


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

CDL Proxy Testing and ELDT Theory Event 
September 22 & 23, 2025
USD 265  Challenger Intermediate School- Team Room
325 N. Walnut St. Goddard, KS
Time: 8:00 AM – approximately 4:00 PM (both days, prompt start)
Cost: $25 (checks payable to USD 265)
Meals: Drinks, snacks, and lunch provided both days

 Day 1: Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and instruction
 Day 2: Written permit exam, administered by trainers and examiners from the Kansas State Department of Revenue
 Attendance is required for both days.

Items to bring:
- A valid Kansas License, please bring it with you
- Note taking materials
- It is highly recommended that you read the manual before the class to help familiarize yourself with the content.

 CDL Manual

Registration Link


National School Bus Safety Week
October 20-24, 2025


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

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