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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...

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...

More students choosing to drive to school

Beats April 28, 2010

It is almost the beginning of May, which means that the temperature is beginning to rise. No longer is there a need for coats and boots to keep warm, but instead only an occasional sweatshirt is needed. Because...

Arrival of spring positive factor for transportation department

Beats April 2, 2010

Spring is in the air, and that means the transportation department can breathe a sigh of relief. After a long winter that brought a lot of snow, driving conditions for bus drivers are beginning to get...

Arrival of spring good for transportation department

Beats March 13, 2010

Spring is in the air, and that means the transportation department can breathe a sigh of relief. After a long winter that brought a lot of snow, driving conditions for bus drivers are beginning to get...

Snow becoming an issue for transportation department

Beats February 20, 2010

The Carmel-Clay School District has seen much more snow fall on its streets than it is used to during the month of February. Because of this abnormal amount of snowfall, Carmel-Clay Schools have experienced...

Transportation department says no to seat belts on buses

Beats January 31, 2010

Some want them, and some don’t. It’s a debate that has been going on for almost forty years. Should there be seat belts on school buses? Ron Farrand, director of facilities and transportation, says...

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