February 2009

DISTRICT BUS DRIVER TRAINING CLASSES

TRANSPORTATION BRANCH SAFETY CENTER TRAINERS/STAFF

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:

EFFECTIVE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINING CLASSES

RENEWAL CLASSES

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FREE TO DISTRICT DRIVERS ONLY! CONTRACT DRIVERS MUST CONTACT THE SAFETY UNIT AT 323-342-1390 FOR INFORMATION ON AVAILABILITY AND FEES.
  **ALL CLASSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CONTACT THE SAFETY UNIT AT 323-342-1390 FOR CONFIRMATION AND RESERVATIONS.

  February 

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DATE/TIME REGION TITLE
February 4
9:30
A Rules and Regs
February 5
9:30
B Emergency Procedures
February 6
9:15
D SS Stormy Seas
February 10
9:15
D Is Life Passing You By?
February 10
9:15
E Is Life Passing You By?
February 11
9:30
A Special Needs
February 12
9:30
B School Bus Survivor
February 12
9:15
E CNG & On the Road
February 18
9:30
A Is Life Passing You By?
February 19
9:30
B Is Life Passing You By?
February 23
9:15
D The Seven Challenges
February 24
9:
15
E Inclement Weather
February 25
9:30
A Controlling Situations On Your Bus
February 25
9:15
D Accidents
February 26
9:30
B Activity Trips
February 26
9:15
E Driver Fatigue

Effective School Bus Driver Training classes begin this week. Check w/ your driver trainer for locations & times of the classes scheduled.

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TRANSPORTATION BRANCH DRIVER TRAINERS
Region A Roger Clark / Ross Rosborough
Region B Larry Jackson / Solomon Winn
Region D Candice Maples / Sheri Armstrong
Region E John Cain / Richard Blosat
Transportation Site David Lee / Juan Garcia / Reginald Foley
TRANSPORTATION BRANCH STAFF
Principal Clerk Monica Chairez
Transportation Services Manager Clarence Hutchison
Email: clarence.hutchison@lausd.net

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Effective School Bus Driver Training Classes

Any driver who has not completed the  Effective School Bus Driver Training Class should enroll at one of the locations listed below. Probationary and contract drivers are required to complete the course within the first six (6) months of employment. Failure of a driver to successfully complete a required course can be grounds for termination. 

 Enrollment is on the first day of the class at your regional training classroom.  Please be on time as enrollment is limited to 30 per class and enrollment will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis (except for those drivers who signed up on the waiting list at the beginning of the last class).    Please check with your instructor before the start of class for the availability of seating space in your area. 

 For further information, please contact the

Gardena Training Center (Gardena Yard)  
18421 S. Hoover St.
Gardena, CA
(310) 515-3197
 

BSC Training Center

524 15th St.

Los Angeles, CA

 (213) 749-7019

 

Webster Training Center  
11376 Graham Pl.
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 312-3918

 

Van Nuys Bus Lot  
16200 Roscoe Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA
(818) 891-8319  

Sun Valley Training Center (Sun Valley Yard)  
11247 Sherman Way
Sun Valley, CA
 (818) 982-0781
 

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Renewal Classes

All renewal classes for school bus certification will begin the week of September 24, 2007.  Please contact your assigned Driver Trainer for location, time, and dates of classes. If your certificate expires within the next six months (Oct.-Feb.) you should plan to attend this session with your assigned Driver Trainer.  

You must attend the assigned class in your region. Remember, you must bring your HPH 82.7 to class. A School Bus Drivers First Aid Handbook will be made available for your use at class. Please be prompt to all scheduled classes and remember you must attend a minimum of 20 hours state certified classroom time for renewal training. You must successfully complete all required training as determined by the Driver Trainer in charge of the class. Bring an open mind and prepare to learn.  

RENEWAL TRAINING ONLY, NO IN-SERVICE HOURS WILL BE GIVEN, unless special permission is received from assigned Driver Trainer for specific sessions.

Driver Trainer Locations:

Region A (310) 515-3197
R. Clark, R. Rosborough

Region B (213) 749-7018
L. Jackson, S. Winn

Region D (818) 891-8319
 C. Maples, S. Armstrong

Region E (818) 982-0781
J. Cain, R. Blosat

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