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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.
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Registration Link CDL Proxy Testing and ELDT Theory Event USD 379 Clay Center October 20, 2025 - ELDT Theory and CDL Study Only October 21, 2025 - CDL Written Test Registration and more information 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 https://events.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=778
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
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.