Preservice Program
The Ohio Preservice School Bus Driver Training Program has been nationally awarded for the quality of its instruction and for the significant role it plays in the safety of Ohio’s school bus riders.
New school bus drivers must successfully complete the Ohio Preservice School Bus Driver Training Program as required by the Ohio Department of Education.
Every six years, veteran school bus drivers must complete a recertification process including classroom time through this program.
This program is managed regionally through eight instructors covering the entire state of Ohio in various regions.
Regional Preservice Regions & Instructors
Northwest Region
Joe Dietrich
Instructor
North Region
Mike Redfern
Instructor
Northeast Region
Lori Fanger
Instructor
West Region
Evette Moody
Instructor
Central Region
Michael Hoffner
Instructor
East Region
Rob Higgenbotham
Instructor
Southwest Region
Brandon Anness
Instructor
South Region
Marvin Pennington
Instructor
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Last updated: February 20, 2022 at 14:08 pm