School Bus Drivers

It is the policy ofthe Oologah-Talala Board of Education that all bus drivers and assistants successfully complete the state school bus drivers training school. Bus drivers must continue the route assigned at the beginning of the school year, but may request a route change during the summer months. All bus drivers are expected to drive in such a manner as to provide safe and efficient transportation for the students of this district. They shall obey all traffic laws, maintain student discipline on the bus, make routine checks on the bus before operating, and perform other duties associated with the safe operation of school buses. Bus drivers will make required reports concerning drivers who illegally pass their buses. All bus drivers shall be under the supervisory authority of the transportation director.

The superintendent is directed to establish a regulation that shall govern school bus drivers.

Legal Citations

The qualifications and procedures outlined in this policy are based upon the following Oklahoma Statutes (O.S.):

• 47 O.S. §11-705
• 70 O.S. §9-107
• 70 O.S. §9-118