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Transportation Department continues to look for new bus drivers

Beats March 27, 2013

The Transportation Department plans to continue hiring new bus drivers, according to Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation. According to Farrand, although the bus driver shortage has been...

Students walk to buses after school near Main Cafeteria. Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation, said he recommends students use the bus service instead of driving in the winter due to the added safety features bus travel provides. PATEL/PHOTO

Transportation department encourages students to ride bus in winter

Beats March 3, 2013

The transportation department continues to promote winter weather awareness and encourages students to choose the bus over driving themselves in the midst of winter, according to Ron Farrand, director...

Transportation department to continue hiring bus drivers

Beats February 10, 2013

The transportation department continues to hire bus drivers due to the bus driver shortage faced earlier this year, according to Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation. Farrand said that...

CHS students walk to the buses after school. Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation, said he recommends buses as the safest mode of transportation to and from school during winter. PATEL / PHOTO

Transportation department advises students to be careful in winter

Beats January 20, 2013

The transportation department advises students to take precautions when traveling in the winter, according to Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation. With roads being slippery, Farrand...

CHS bus driver Sandy Piltz waits for students to board the bus. Bus drivers like Piltz may need to start adding stops to their routes, which would make rides longer for students, unless new bus drivers are hired. CRYSTAL CHEN / PHOTO

CHS adapts to atypical bus driver shortage

News December 14, 2012

The school is experiencing a shortage of bus drivers, according to Ron Farrand, Director of Facilities and Transportation. Instead of a need for two or three drivers, which is normal, six to eight drivers...

Students go to their buses in the west parking lot after school, which leave around 3:20 p.m. every day. With winter weather approaching, Farrand said he reminds students to arrive at their bus stops or to their buses early in order to avoid accidents in slippery circumstances.  PATEL / PHOTO

Transportation department adds new position to each school

Beats December 3, 2012

The transportation department plans to add the new position of “Lead Driver” to each school location, according to Ron Farrand, director of facilities and tranorder propecia onlinesportation, via email....

The transportation department advertises open bus driver positions due to the recent bus driver shortage. According to Ron Farrand, facilities and transportation director, this is a common trend in the industry due to the unconventional work hours. PATEL / PHOTO

Transportation department experiences bus driver shortage

Beats November 8, 2012

The transportation department is currently looking for more bus drivers due to the recent shortage, according to Ron Farrand, facilities and transportation director. Farrand goes on to say, via email,...

Cars arrive at the front circle after school, a common place for students to be picked up from school away non-bus traffic. Ron Farrand, director of Facilities and Transportation, said pedestrian cars should avoid bus areas when picking up students from school. PATEL / PHOTO

Transportation Department Works to Avoid Pedestrian Traffic

Beats October 20, 2012

The transportation department is cooperating with school supervisors in order to keep non-bus traffic from interfering with bus traffic at the school, according to Ron Farrand, director of facilities and...

Buses wait in the West Lot after school for students with “No Idling” signs lining the sidewalk. The signs were added this school year in light of recent state legislation according to Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation. DHRUTI PATEL / PHOTO

Transportation department looks for additional bus drivers

Beats September 27, 2012

The transportation department is currently seeking extra bus drivers, Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation, said via email. According to Farrand, the department is always offering the...

Students walk to their buses after school by the natatorium parking lot, a traditional bus pick-up area. Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation, said there have not been many changes to the buses and their routes this year. DHRUTI PATEL / PHOTO

Transportation department uses new technology for additional surveillance

Beats September 7, 2012

The transportation department is planning to use new GPS and I.E. technology to conduct additional performance reviews and to assess student behavior, according to Ron Farrand, director of facilities and...

Transportation department has more responsibility with winter weather

Beats January 6, 2010

Snow is starting to fall as the heart of the winter approaches, which means the Carmel Clay Schools Transportation Department has to be especially sharp and on top of their game. As the road conditions...

Bus aides provide much needed help

Beats November 21, 2009

In the Carmel Clay School System, there are over 30 special needs buses. Most of the time, the driver cannot manage all the responsibilities that come with having kids with special needs riding their bus...

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