Professional Report

Do all bus drivers need CPR training?

No. Drivers for MRDD programs must have a valid first aid training certificate.

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We have a driver who has completed all their training and has a physical, but we do not have the completed and signed forms yet. Can we use that driver before those forms are in our possession?

No. You must have all the required documentation on-hand, and the information must have been submitted to the Ohio Department of Education reporting system prior to allowing the driver to transport students.

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What 'hire date' should we use when a teacher becomes certified to operate a van?

Use the date that the individual completed their van driver certification program.

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What is a primary employer?

The primary employer is the first employer to register a driver with ODE as a regular (not substitute) driver. This is a program enhancement that had to be added to accommodate contracted drivers who are assigned to public school districts. The primary employer is responsible for entering and maintaining the T8 and T9 information, as well as the driver's address and personal information. Secondary employers will be able to see all of this information, and will also be able to enter their own date of hire, accidents (T10s), and appropriate notes.

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