Wayne RESA Transportation is dedicated to the education and professional development of transportation staff. We coordinate and facilitate a variety of services directed at assisting schools in safely operating their pupil transportation programs which include providing state mandated training and certification for their bus drivers.
The Transportation Department also provides consultation services, computer software and support for school bus routing, fleet management and driver certification programs.
Per the State of Michigan Pupil Transportation Public Act 187, Section 257.1851: A driver of a school bus transporting passengers shall have in his or her possession a certificate stating that he or she has enrolled in the entry level school bus safety education course. The driver will learn the basic responsibilities of pupil transportation, requirements for becoming and remaining a school bus driver, and how to gain and maintain professional status.
This training is scheduled for 21 hours over a 4-6 day period. Effective January 1, 2024, there is no registration fee; however, failure to cancel within two business days of the first class date, or, failure to attend every day of the class, will result in a $50.00 fee per absent driver. Should you have any questions, please call the Transportation Office at (734) 334-1314.
Per the State of Michigan Pupil Transportation Public Act 187, Section 257.1851: Every school bus driver holding a current green or yellow education card must attend a six-hour school bus driver continuing education class before the expiration date.
This training is a one day/6 hour course. There is no registration fee; however, failure to cancel within two business days of the class date will result in a $20.00 fee per absent driver. Should you have any questions, please call the Transportation Office at (734) 334-1314.
Per the State of Michigan Pupil Transportation Public Act 187, Section 257.1851: The person or persons in charge of school bus operations at a school shall have, at a minimum, successfully completed a training program in his or her first year serving as the person or persons in charge of the operation. The person or persons in charge of school bus operations at a school shall successfully complete 6 hours of supervisory continuing education every 2 years after the successful completion of a training program.
New cycle of training expected in the Spring of 2024.
If you have additional questions regarding supervisor training, please contact Kelli Schultz.
Transportation Supervisor Association Meetings
November 7, 2023
December 5, 2023
January 9, 2024
February 6, 2024
March 5, 2024
April 2, 2024
May 7, 2024
June 2024 – Date and Luncheon Location TBD
All meetings are remote scheduled 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Prior to requesting a duplicate card, please attempt to retrieve your card from your employer (or prior employer) first. School Bus Safety Education Cards belong to the driver. Districts/Agencies cannot withhold cards from a driver.
