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Dear parents: The Transportation Department of the
Round Valley Unified School District is pleased to be able
to transport your children to and from school each day. Our
drivers are dedicated individuals, who enjoy their job and
are appreciative of the association they have with young
people. It is our mission to provide safe and pleasant
transportation for your children each school day. At the
present time, we are experiencing a severe shortage of
drivers and would ask your help as we strive to maintain
routes and have transportation available. Because of the
shortage of qualified drivers, we may have to split some
routs from time to time, and your child may be on a
different bus and pickup-up and return times may vary a
little from what is normal. We ask your indulgence and
assistance during this period. Many
of the drivers you see listed above are substitutes and only
drive when a regular driver cannot.
By way of information, to become a certified bus driver
in Arizona, several steps and a significant amount of time
is required. Potential drivers must pass a back-ground
check, pass a Department of Public Safety fingerprint check,
pass a drug and alcohol screen, pass a physical examination,
receive first aid and CPR certification, receive 14 yours of
classroom instruction on bus driving, complete a minimum of
20 hours of over the road driving with a certified bus
driver trainer, and pass a driving skills test. Each year,
in-service classes are held and refresher classes are
required. We believe that all of our drivers are dedicated
to their responsibility and each cares about children.
Again, we would ask your help and understanding as we
strive to move your children to and from school. If any of
you would be interested in becoming a bus driver please call
the Transportation office at 333-5195 and ask
for Cindy or Voigt. We will
be happy to provide necessary information. Thank you for
your help
Sincerely
Voigt LeSueur
Transportation Director |
