This service provides Certified School Bus Driver Instructors (SBDIs) and/or Certified 19A Instructors to member schools districts in order to assist them with the training of their school bus drivers, attendants and monitors. The service also sponsors quarterly workshops for school district transportation officials, provides direct support, assistance, and training to member school districts to; ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.

School Bus Driver:

• Annual Defensive Driving Training
• 4-Hour Bus Driver Pre-Service Training
• 30-Basic School Bus Driver Training Program
• 2-Hour Bus Driver Refresher Training (Fall and Spring Refresher trainings offered)
• Bi-Annual Written & Road Test

School Bus Attendant/Monitor:

• 4-Hour School Bus Attendant/Monitor Pre-Service Training
• 10-Hour School Bus Attendant/Monitor Training Course
• 2-Hour School Bus Attendant/Monitor Refresher Training (Fall and Spring Refresher trainings offered)

Tom Smith, Health, Safety, and Risk Management Specialist
School Support Services

CVES BOCES
1443 Military Turnpike
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

518-957-2358