TST BOCES provides transportation-related services to ten subscribing school districts: Candor, Dryden, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newark Valley, Newfield, South Seneca, Southern Cayuga, and Trumansburg. Our Transportation Support Services include:
New York State mandated courses and training
Supplemental activities for all transportation providers
New York State Mandated Service Trainings
Two 2-Hour Safety Refreshers Each Year
Annual refresher courses to update and reinforce safety practices.
Email kanthonson@tstboces.org to find out when the next course is being offered.
Course Dates | Time |
|---|---|
Spring, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Spring, 2025 | 1:00pm-3:00pm |
30-Hour Basic Course for School Bus Drivers
Comprehensive training covering essential skills and knowledge for new drivers.
This course will be offered two rounds at TST BOCES, in A building, Room A-14 Winter 2025. Participants MUST attend all 4 course dates in the round to become certified.
30-Hour Basic Course for School Bus Drivers Round One
Course Dates | Time |
|---|---|
January 6, 2025 | 7:45am-5:15pm |
January 13, 2025 | 7:45-5:15pm |
January 27, 2025 | 7:45-5:15pm |
February 10, 2025 | 7:45-3:45pm |
30-Hour Basic Course for School Bus Drivers Round Two
Course Dates | Time |
|---|---|
February 18, 2025 | 7:45am-5:15pm |
February 19, 2025 | 7:45-5:15pm |
February 20, 2025 | 7:45-5:15pm |
February 21, 2025 | 7:45-3:45pm |
Basic Course for Monitors/Attendants
Essential training for individuals assisting with student supervision and safety.
Coming Winter 2025
Participants MUST attend all 3 course dates in the round to become certified.
Basic Course for Monitors / Attendants Round One
Course Dates | Time |
|---|---|
January 6, 2025 | 7:45am-5:15pm |
January 27, 2025 | 7:45-5:15pm |
February 10, 2025 | 7:45-3:45pm |
Basic Course for Monitors / Attendants Round Two
Course Dates | Time |
|---|---|
February 18, 2025 | 7:45am-5:15pm |
February 20, 2025 | 7:45-5:15pm |
February 21, 2025 | 7:45-3:45pm |
5-Hour Pre-Service Training for School Bus Drivers
Initial training before beginning service, covering key topics and procedures.3-Hour Pre-Service Training for School Bus Monitors/Attendants
Initial training for monitors/attendants before starting their duties.
All training must be conducted by or directly supervised by a School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI), a certification granted by the NYSED. Note: SBDI certification is not required for pre-service training, but an SBDI must document that the training was completed.
Additional Services Offered
Buster the Bus
Meet Buster the Bus: TST's Latest Safety Training Tool!
Buster the Bus is an innovative, fully animated remote-controlled robot designed to teach elementary school-aged children about bus safety. Equipped with a range of interactive features, Buster:
Moves, speaks, and listens through remote control
Plays MP3s and activates lights
Mimics real bus warning devices with a stop-arm
Winks, blinks, and moves his eyes to engage children
Smiles to create a friendly and positive experience
Schedule a meeting to experience Buster the Bus in action and see how he can make bus safety education fun and effective!
Resources
Contact Us!
Ken Anthonson
Transportation Coordinator
607-257-1551 ext. 6007
kanthonson@tstboces.org
Amy Jones
Facilities Administrative Assistant
607-257-1551 ext. 6006
ajones@tstboces.org