Both initial certification (20-hr.) and recertification (8-hr.) training are offered by Region 14 ESC. The ESC establishes and maintains a database of school bus driver certification records, files reports, and assists school districts in maintaining strict compliance with the provisions described in all applicable statutes, rules, and requirements pertaining to the operation of the student transportation system. In addition, assistance is provided in developing policies and procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the districts’ school buses.

• 8-HR Recertification - $60 (Online Only in Conjunction with Region 4 ESC)
• 20-HR Certification - $150 (Region 14 On-Site Training)

1. Email or fax a purchase order from your district to Misty Bloomingdale, mbloomingdale@esc14.net or 325-675-8659.  Include name of attendant and workshop session number along with your PO.  
2. When the purchase order is received and entered into the Pitstop system you will then receive notification that you can go into Pitstop to register for the class.
3. Register online at www.esc14.net, then click on Pitstop in the center of the page.  

For School Bus Forms, Texas Specifications for Schools Buses, Drug & Alcohol Testing, etc.,  click here;

For information from the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation click here.

Alan Richey, 325-675-8622; Alicia Gonzales, 325-675-7001