School Bus Driver Training & Programs
Information For Instructors/Contacts:
School Bus Driver Training Clinic Instructors and/or Contacts can download and complete the clinic notification form (
29.62KB) required by this Department.
School Bus Driver Training Clinics
Classes have an enrollment maximum of 30. If you wish to be guaranteed a seat, you must register in advance. Walk-ins will not be accepted if the maximum number of students is in attendance.
This approved course in School Bus Driver Training consists of eight (8) hours of classroom instruction.
As of January 1, 2007, the school bus clinic card that is given to students must be surrendered to the Department of Motor Vehicles and a school bus endorsement must be obtained within six months of date of issue.
Bulletin: School Bus Exemption For School Employees & Volunteers ( 23.93KB)
Definition of School Bus ( 84.69KB)
Also see: Frequently Asked Questions: School Bus Drivers & School Buses
Calendar of Current Clinics
| Location: Bellows Falls, Superintendant's Office, Cherry Street Date/Time: Saturday, 10/31/09 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Andrea Howe 802-254-8170 Fee: $35.00 Notes: Outside class time. Eateries nearby for lunch, but recommend bringing lunch. |
| Location: First Student, Springfield, VT Date/Time: Saturday, 11/07/09 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Barbara Allen 802-885-4410 Fee: $40.00 (cash) Notes: Please be one time. Bring a lunch. There will be some outside class time for pre-trip and emergency evacuations. Call to sign up and get directions. |
| Location: South Burlington Bus Garage Date/Time: Saturday, 11/07/09 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Donna Boiney 802-899-4336 Fee: $40.00 Notes: Leave message with return evening number. Be on time. |
| Location: St. Johnsbury Academy, 1000 Main St., St. Johnsbury, VT Date/Time: Saturday, 11/07/09 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Cindy Roy 802-751-8564 Fee: $40.00 Notes: Dress warm. We will be outside for pre-trip. Be on time. Snacks & coffee provided. |
| Location: Laraway School, 95 School St., Johnson, VT Date/Time: Saturday, 11/07/09 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Nancy Martin Fee: $40.00 Notes: Beared for Type II drivers. Lunch available at the school for a small fee. Contact person is Julie Landry 802-635-2805 ext. 209. |
| Location: Bromley Brook School, Manchester, VT Date/Time: Tuesday, 11/17/09 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Andrea Howe 802-254-8170 Fee: $35.00 Notes: Outdoor class time for pre-trip approximately 3/4 hour. Bring lunch. |
| Location: Newfane Elementary, School Street, Newfane, VT Date/Time: Saturday, 11/21/09 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Penny Harrington 802-365-4270 Fee: $40.00 Notes: Registration 7:45 a.m. Clinic starts promptly at 8:00. Lunch, chili and hotdogs provided. Beverages and snacks also. School is 2 miles south of Newfane village on the left. Across the road from 3 Dot Pottery. |
| Location: Mt. Mansfield Union High School Date/Time: Monday, 11/23/09 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Bob Magee, Craig Moody 802-899-4840 Fee: $40.00 Notes: |
| Location: Burlington High School Date/Time: Saturday, 12/05/09 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Nancy Martin Fee: $40.00 Notes: Contact person is Pat Dilego 802-864-8436. |
| Location: First Student, 857 Putney Road, Brattleboro, VT Date/Time: Saturday, 12/05/09 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Carol Lynch 802-257-1761 Fee: $40.00 cash Notes: Please be on time. Bring bag lunch or area restaurants. Payment cash only. |
| Location: South Burlington Bus Garage Date/Time: Saturday, 12/12/09 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Donna Boiney 802-899-4336 Fee: $40.00 Notes: Leave message with return evening number. Be on time. |
| Location: First Congregational Church of Essex Jct., 1 Church St., Essex Jct., VT Date/Time: Saturday, 01/09/10 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Ron Richer 802-879-7890 Fee: $40.00 Notes: Sign up ahead of class. Leave message on answering machine with return number. Coffee, snack and lunch provided. |
| Location: Champlain Valley Union High School Date/Time: Saturday, 02/13/10 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Nancy Martin 802-482-7120 Fee: $40.00 Notes: |
| Location: First Congregational Church of Essex Jct., 1 Church St., Essex Jct., VT Date/Time: Saturday, 02/06/10 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Ron Richer 802-879-7890 Fee: $40.00 Notes: Sign up ahead of class. Leave message on answering machine with return number. Coffee, snack and lunch provided. |
| Location: MVU High School - Room f-3, 100 Thunderbird Drive, Swanton, VT Date/Time: Saturday, 04/24/10 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Type: New & Renewal Instructor(s) & Contacts: Irene Cook 802-522-8141 Fee: $40.00 Notes: From Interstate 89 take exit 21, turn right at end of ramp onto Route 78. MVU is about 1/2 mile on the left. |
