Description
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking a qualified individual or company to conduct Pupil Transportation Management Reviews in districts requesting such services or as assigned by the Commissioner of Education or Associate Commissioner, Office of Finance and Operations. The selected consultant will provide expertise in pupil transportation, including school bus safety, bus driver training requirements, bus garage operations, inspections, and maintenance. The consultant will also be required to travel to districts to provide assistance, review district prepared reports, and evaluate policies and procedures in place governing attendance and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Some key points to consider:
* The consultant must be experienced in pupil transportation in Kentucky school districts.
* The consultant must be knowledgeable of Kentucky and Federal laws and regulations related to transportation and bus specifications.
* The consultant must have skills as a certified Kentucky school bus inspector, Kentucky certified driver trainer, transportation director, or a combination of these.
* The consultant must maintain functional access to an online reporting system that enables the entry and review of reports within timeframes specified by the department.
* The consultant may be assigned to assist with audits, conduct training sessions, and serve as a resource to department staff.