2014 Transportation Supervisors’
Continuing Education Program
Wrap-up and Evaluation
This section includes updates on materials that were included in previous supervisors’
continuing education programs. I included the following updated documents for this continuing
education program:
1. Website Addresses and Resources
2. School Bus Driver Credentials and Qualifications Grid
3. School Bus Licensing and Credentialing
From the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, I included Underground Storage
Tank (UST) Owner/Operator Training and Certification Rules
I reviewed three senate bills before the 2013-2014 session of the Legislature – SB-23, SB-100,
and SB-119.
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Website Addresses & Resources
Michigan Websites:
Admin Rules by Department
Admin Rules by Number
Bus Driver Medical Examination Questions
Bus Driver 2-year physical Exam Materials, 062210
The Legislature
House Fiscal Agency
Senate Fiscal Agency
Child Abuse - Reporting Requirements
CDL Manual
Dictionary - Merriam-Webster
Google Map, 071108
Interview tips
Michigan Constitution
Mich. Const Art VIII Sec 2 May Transport
Michigan Court Opinions - Court of Appeals & Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
MAPT
MDoE - Student Educational Records: Privacy
MDoT Bus & Limo Certified Carriers Info
MDoT Regional Offices
Michigan Uniform Manual of Traffic Control Devices
Part 7: Traffic Controls for School Areas
Michigan Attorney General Opinions
Michigan Department of State - Mechanic Certification Requirement
Michigan Vehicle Service & Repair Act
Motor Vehicle Service & Repair Act Rules
Michigan Approved Non-public Schools
Michigan Records and Retention Schedule
Michigan School Business Officials - ASE Mechanic Certification Program
Michigan School Bus Officials - School Bus Specifications
Michigan School Business Officials Trans. Supervisors' Task Calendar
Michigan School District Maps
Michigan School Districts - Square Miles
Michigan State Police School Bus Inspection Procedures - Red & Yellow tags
Michigan Traffic Crash Data
Michigan Vehicle Code
Michigan County Roads – seasonal load restrictions
MI County Roads - Seasonal Load Restrictions
MIOSHA - Right-to-Know Regulations & Employee Training
MSBO
Pre-employment Inquiry Guide
Pupil Transportation Best Practices
Records Retention for Michigan Public Schools
School District Pupil Transportation Department Expense Data
School District Area (square miles)
SE-4094 Transportation Expense Reports
SE-4094 Help - Financial Information Database
State Government Departments - Education, State Police, Transportation etc.
Dep't of Ed
Dep't of Envir Quality
Dep't of State
Owner/Operator Certification
Dep't of State Police
Dep't Transportation
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Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Townships, & Villages - backing a school bus
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
Ride Safe - Wheelchair Brochure
Federal Websites:
American Diabetes Association - School Bus Driver Information
America Walks - Walking to from School
CNN - Seatbelt Press Conference by NHTSA Administrator
Code of Federal Regulation
Code of Federal Regulation - Table of Contents
Code of Federal Regulation - Mirror Adjustment Template
Conversion English to Metric to English Measures
Energy Information Administration - Fuel (Diesel & Gasoline) Data
EPA - Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Training of fuel distribution personnel
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Driver Qualifications - 49 CFR Part 391
Employer Obligation to promulgate policy on misuse of alcohol and use of controlled substances
FMCSA - School Bus Driver Physical Information
Compliance-Safety-Accountability: CMV Inspection Program
Requesting Alcohol and controlled substance use from previous employers
Federal Transit Administration - Public Transit Providing Pupil Transportation
Fed Trans Admin - Part 605 School Bus Operations
Head Start Transportation Regulations - CFR
Homeless Ed Trans Info
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Kansas Dept of Ed National Loading/Unloading Surveys
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
McKinney-Vento Act - Homeless Children Education,
NASDPTS School Bus FMVSSs
National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services
NASDPTS - Identification & Evaluation School Bus Route & Hazard Marking System
National Center for Children with Disabilities
Facts on Charter Schools and Students with Disabilities
National Center for Homeless Education Resources
National Center for Safe Routes to School
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Child Safety Restraint Systems - CSRS
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - School Buses
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – Selecting School Bus Stops
National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures 2005 Edition
National Transportation Safety Board - School bus crashes
National Weather Service - wind chill calculator
Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance
Relative Risks of School Travel - Special Report 269
Safe Routes to School
C:\Users\Mac Dashney\Documents\Training\MAPT training\Mandated Supers' Trnng\2012-2014\2014
Trans Supers Part I, 022013\SeatbeltPressConf, 111907.docSchool Bus Driver In-service Safety Series
School Bus Travel To & From Canada
School Bus Recalls
Special Education - Individuals with Diabilities Education Act (IDEA)
USDoESpEdTrans FAQs, 120609
USDoE Section 504 - Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as updated
Section 504 Fact Sheet
Traffic Safety Facts: School Transportation - Related Crashes
Leadership Styles:
Leadership Styles
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Go to File 7.5 DrCreQualGrid
For The
School Bus Credentials and Qualifications Grid
Read the directions at the top of the Grid to navigate around the Grid.
Use the Tab key on your computer to navigate around the Grid
After viewing and working with the Grid “X” out to move to the next page
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School Bus Licensing & Credentialing
Multifunction School Activity Bus (Non-traditional) & Traditional School Bus
School Bus1 (SB) Types
Vehicle/Driver Specifications
Vehicle
Passenger Capacity
Weight
Non-commercial
MDoSP (SB) Inspection
Driver License
Mechanics are not required to get an “S”
endorsement if they will not be
transporting students.
Yes4
Chauffeur5
11-15
<26,001 lbs3
Commercial school bus drivers required
to provide Medical self-certification to
MDoS once for Non-excepted Intra-State
and every physical renewal for Nonexcepted Inter-State certification8
Alcohol & Drug (A&D) Testing7
MDoE Driver Credentials
Physical Exam8
Commercial2
16-89
≥26,001 lbs
<26,001
Yes
Commercial Driver License (CDL)6
“A” group designation
(Combination vehicle ≥26,001 lbs with
trailer >10,000 lbs)
“B” group designation
(≥16 passengers & ≥26,001 lbs)
“C” group designation
(≥16 passengers &<26,001 lbs)
When appropriate apply passenger (P)
and/or school bus (S) endorsements
MSAB (non-traditional)
fits all SB types
Road test not required for driver operating
only a non-commercialMSAB or noncommercialtraditional school bus and
upgrading his/her license from Operator
to Chauffeur. Check above criteria, <16
passengers and <26,001 lbs, defining noncommercial MSAB & school bus.
No
(FMCSA Regulations do not require)
Yes
Yes
(Post 6/22/10 Insulin-dependent drivers
and candidate drivers MDoSP Medical
Review Board (MRB) for driving waiver)8
Driver Record Check9
Fingerprinting10
Criminal Background Check11
Corporal Punishment Check12
Unprofessional Conduct Check13
Alcohol & Drug Test Training14
Employer’s A&D Policy14
Employer’s A&D Background Check14
New Bus Driver Training15
Biennial Six-hour CCE15
Michigan Occupation & Safety
Administration16
Blood-borne Pathogens
Right-to-know
MDoEQ
Class A Operator (Owner, Administrator)
Class BOperator (Manager)
Class C Operator(Driver)
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(Current driver diagnosed as insulindependent post 6/22/10 and insulindependent driver candidate fails exam)
Yes
(Current driver diagnosed as insulindependent post 6/22/10 and insulindependent driver candidate fails exam)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (Training & Test)
Yes (Training & Test)
Yes (Training Only)
Yes (Training & Test)
Yes (Training & Test)
Yes (Training Only)
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MCL 257.1807; MCL 257.57; 49 CFR Part 571.3 Definitions School Bus; 49 Part 383.5 Definitions School Bus
MCL 257.7a; 49 CFR Part 383.5 Definitions (Commercial Motor Vehicle)
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MCL 257.312e (same for both non-commercial and commercial-type school bus)
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MCL 257.1839 and 257.715a (same for both non-commercial and commercial-type school buses)
5
MCL 257.6
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MCL 257.1849; MCL 257.7a; MCL 257.312e
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49 CFR Part 382.103(Applicability); 49 CFR Part 382.601(Employer Policy); 49 CFR Subpart B, Employer Responsibilities, 40.25
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MCL 257.1853; MCL 480.13; MCL 480.15 (1&7); 49 CFR 383.71(h)
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MCL 257.1849
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MCL 380.1230a; MCL 380.1230g
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MCL 380.1230; MCL 380.1230g
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MCL 380.1312
13
MCL 380.1230b
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49 CFR, 382.601 (Employer Policy); 49 CFR Subpart B, Employer Responsibilities, 40.25
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MCL 257.1851
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29 CFR Part 1900.1200 (h): Blood-borne Infectious Diseases; R 325.70016 Information & Training
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MoDEQ Regulations
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Amendments to
Underground Storage Tank Rules
Underground Storage Tank Owner/Operator Training and Certification
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK OWNER/OPERATOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
Section 1524 of the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005) required that the state of Michigan promulgate amendments to the
underground storage tank rules (Rules) to require each underground storage tank facility have Class A, Class B, and Class C operators.
Candidates will need to pass a written exam in order to be certified as a Class A or Class B operator. A test is not required for the
Class C operator, but those persons must be properly trained. The exam assures that underground storage tank system operators possess
the necessary knowledge regarding the proper operation of underground storage tank systems.
OPERATOR TYPES
Class A Operator: This is the person who has primary responsibility to operate and maintain the underground storage tank system. For a
typical gas station, it is the owner of the station or his designee. For large corporations, this is the manager or designee responsible for
tank operations. The class A operator can also be designated as a Class B operator as long as he/she has passed the Class B operator exam.
Class B Operator: This designation is for the individual or individuals who implement day-to-day aspects of operating, maintaining, and
record keeping for underground storage tank systems at one or more facilities. For a typical gas station, it is the owner or the
person/company contracted by the owner to maintain the tanks. For large corporations, it is the employee, or person/company contracted
by the corporation to maintain the tanks. A broad knowledge base is required for a Class A operator, but the Class B operator must have
in-depth knowledge of tank system operation and maintenance.
Class C Operator: This is an individual who is responsible for responding to alarms or other indications of emergencies caused by spills,
releases, or overfills associated with an underground storage tank system. For a typical gas station, this is the cashier. Though an exam is not
required, this person must be trained in responding to releases, alarms, and emergency conditions. Training can be performed by the Class A
operators, Class B operators, or third-party vendors. Class C operator training is required to be documented.
See the Frequently Asked Questions prepared by the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
ENFORCEMENT
Consistent with the Federal requirements, the Rules provide an August 8, 2012, deadline to obtain the certification. Due to the delays in getting
the rules promulgated the time frame for coming into compliance is shorter than originally intended. In recognition of this reduced time frame,
the DEQ inspectors will not take enforcement actions in response to failure to comply with the owner/operator training and certification
requirements until January 2, 2013. After that date, any facility found to be in non-compliance with the certification requirements will be subject
to red-tagging.
DIRECT LINKS FOR UST EXAMINATION WEBSITE
Per the Rules, the International Code Council (ICC) is in charge of the Michigan-specific exam and certification. The direct links for the UST
Certification examination are listed below:
 Schedule an examination
 Examination Information Bulletin - Michigan information is on page 35
 NA-2009Michigan Class A UST Operator - Content of examination
 NB-2009Michigan Class B UST Operator - Content of examination

SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Sample questions are available to help the candidates practice for the UST certification examinations.
TRAINING VERSUS EXAMINATION
Taking the training is a choice, depending on how comfortable the operator feels in being prepared to take the examination. The operator will
still need to pass the appropriate ICC Michigan-specific UST operator examination in order to be considered a certified UST operator in Michigan.
The operator may obtain training from qualified individuals in the corporation or take the training provided by outside vendors. Information on
vendors that are providing the training in Michigan may be obtained by contacting your association.
(Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation)
SCHEDULING ONLINE
For UST certification in Michigan, the applicant should select from the following Michigan-specific examinations:
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The user should take care in selecting from the scroll-down list as the list includes non-Michigan-specific UST examinations.
Pearson Vue (the entity that manages the examination centers for ICC) will require you to create an account with them to register online, if you
choose that route. The Pearson Vue web page willalso have various help listings on the right hand side of the page where you can find helpful
items such as: Locate a Test Center, Schedule a Test, Reschedule a Test, Cancel a Test, view your Account information, and contact Pearson
Vue Customer Service.
SCHEDULING ON THE PHONETo schedule via the phone use the toll free number 800-275-8301. For UST certification in Michigan, make
sure to specify the examination code: "NA" for Michigan Class A UST operator and "NB" for Michigan Class B UST operator.
TESTING CENTERS
The Michigan test centers for the operator examination are at Lansing, Grand Rapids, Marquette and Southfield. There arealso test centers in the
bordering states. These test centers appear (with distance and map link) when you input your location on the screen "Find a Test Center."
REFERENCE MATERIALS
The following reference materials are allowed to be used during the open book examination:
1. Michigan Underground Storage Tank Rules (MUSTR)
2. Operating and Maintaining Underground Storage Tank Systems (EPA 510-B-05-002)
3. Straight Talk on Tanks, 2005 (EPA 510-B-05-001)
4. Musts for USTs, July 1995 (EPA 510-K-95-002)
5. Dollars and Sense, Financial Responsibility Requirements for USTs (EPA 510-K-95-004)
6. EPA 40 CFR Part 280, 280.10-280.74 Technical Standards and Corrective Action
Only the above listed reference material will be allowed in the testing center. Additional information that you may bring with you is listed below:
 Bound (original bound book, three-ring binder, or stapled)
 Notes written in ink or highlighted in code sections
 Permanently attached tabs (tabs that can't be removed without the page)
 Pencil notes in your references that are highlighted prior to arrival test center
 Photocopies of copyrighted materials are not allowed
NOTE: Make sure you review the ICC UST/AST Examination Information Bulletin available at the ICC website: www.iccsafe.org/ust-ast. This
bulletin, on pages 17and 18, lists the items you can take into the exam room and the items you cannot take into the exam room as well as the
Identification required to take the exam.
QUESTIONS
For general questions, please contact the Storage Tanks & Contracts Unit, Remediation and Redevelopment Division at 517-335-7211or
e-mail atDEQ-STD-TANKS@michigan.gov.
For facility-specific questions, please contact the Hazardous Materials Storage Inspectorthat services your area, or Kevin Wieber, Hazardous
Materials
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Legislative Update
Item
Bill/Res/Law
Who
When
What
Why
Where
Information
SB-23
Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood, D, District 8
1/16/13
Maximum of 5 minutes idling time for vehicles over 8,500 lbs
Reduce air pollution and health risks
Senate Transportation Committee
Bill/Res/Law
Who
When
What
SB-100
Senator Howard Walker, R, District 37
1/29/13
Minimum purchase for competitive bid, $22,386, and swop, hedge, derivative, or similar
agreements for diesel fuel purchase
Competitive bid standard and diesel fuel purchase agreement processes
Senate Education Committee
Why
Where
Bill/Res/Law
Who
When
What
Why
Where
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
When
Why
Where
SB-119
Senator Rick Jones, R, District 24
1/20/13
Reimburse public schools $.50 per mile for pupil transportation to and from home and school
Change pupil transportation funding
May conflict with Durand Decision reimbursing special education transportation expenses
May interfere with State School Aid Act’s foundation allowance which includes regular
education pupil transportation funding
Senate Appropriations Committee
HB-4228
Representative Bill Rogers
2013-2014 State School Aid Act; 388.1632d (5d) key word: “Include Transportation Costs”
2/12/13; bill enrolled 5/30/13 should be signed into law by Gov. June 11, 2013PA-60 of 2013
Fund school districts and intermediate school districts; transportation supervisor and school bus
driver training programs; and MDoSP school bus inspection program
House Appropriations Committee
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
When
Why
Where
HB-4227
Representative Bill Rogers
2013-14 State School Aid Act
2/12/13
School bus driver training and school bus inspection
House Appropriations Committee
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
When
HB-4056
Representative Slavens
Cyber bullying
1/22/13
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Why
Where
Protect schoolchildren
House Education Committee
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
When
Why
Where
HB-4214
Representative Rogers
2013-14 MDoE Budget
2/12/13
Funding
House Appropriations Committee
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
When
Why
Where
HB-4225
Representative McCready
2013-14 MDoSP Budget
2/12/13
Funding
House Appropriations Committee
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
HB-4254
Representative Walsh
Include commercial vehicle and school bus (all types & capacities as defined in law). No
receiving or sending text on a 2-way communication device or cellular telephone; no receiving
or sending a voice communication while operating a commercial vehicle or school busor while
stationary in traffic. Must move off the roadway to a safe parking spot; voice
communicationdoes not include a 2-way communication device.
Bill introduced 2/14/13; signed into law (PA-36 of 13) passed 5/16/13; effective 5/21/13
MCL 257.602b(1-5) applies beginning 10/28/13
Reduce distractive driving due to texting and voice communication by CMVs and school buses
House: Transportation & Infrastructure; Senate: Transportation; Law: Michigan Vehicle Code
MCL 257.13d,MCL 257.33, &MCL 257.602b (1)(2)(3)
When
Why
Where
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
When
Why
Where
HB-4284
Representative Johnson
Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) allowed to operate on shoulder of state truck lines
Introduced 2/19/13
Allow off-road vehicles to operate on shoulder of state trunk lines
MAPT Leg Comm. asking sponsor to disallow ORV operation if more than three (3) school
bus stops in a mile of state trunk line being considered
House: Transportation Infrastructure; Senate: Natural Resources, Environment, & Great Lakes
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
When
Why
Where
HB-4369
Representative Posthumus-Lyons
Education Achievement Authority
3/5/13
Improve low performing school buildings
House Education Committee
Bill/Res/Law
HB-4471
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Who
What
When
Why
Where
Representative Potvin
School closing – exempt from make-up days
3/19/13Signed into law (PA-29 of 2013; effective 5/26/13)
Assist schools with civil or natural school closing days during 2012-13 school year
House Education Committee
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
When
Why
Where
HB-4515
Representative Zemke
Sinking Fund
4/9/13
Include school bus purchase in Sinking Fund
House Education Committee
Bill/Res/Law
Who
What
When
Why
HB-4632
Representative Schmidt
Revise & update vehicle registration rates
4/25/13
Increase rates for road building improvements (Gov’t agencies, school districts, $5 to
$50increase.Key word “municipality”) Increase license plate and registration repurchase to
10 years.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Where
Bill/Law/Res
Who
What
When
Why
Where
SB-182
Senator Kahn
2013-14 State School Aid Act
2/13/13PA-60 Effective, June 11, 2013 Applied 10/1/13 to 9/30/13
Funding Section 74 School Bus Driver Training & School Bus Inspection(Sec. 74.).
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bill/Law/Res
Who
What
When
Why
Where
SB-185
Senator Colbeck
2013-14 MDoSP Budget
2/13/14PA-59 Effective June 13, 2013, Application 10/1/13 to 9/30/14
MDoSP Funding – School Bus Inspection - key words: “black and yellow”
Senate Appropriations Committee
Bill/Law/Res
Who
What
When
Why
Where
SB-196
Senator Walker
2013-14 MDoE Budget
2/13/13PA-59 Effective June 13, 2013, Application 10/1/13 to 9/30/14
MDoE Funding
Senate Appropriations Committee
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Thank you all for participating in Part I of the Transportation Supervisors’ Continuing
Education Program.
Download the electronic version of the student manual to access all the materials presented
during this class. You will find the electronic student manual at your training agency’s website
or Michigan Department of Education website.
Please complete your program evaluation and return it to your instructor or email to Mac
Dashney h.dashney@comcast.net
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