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    You are at:Home»Local News»USD 383 drive-the-bus event well attended, and they’re planning more

    USD 383 drive-the-bus event well attended, and they’re planning more

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    By Rhonda Zellweger on October 25, 2022 Local News, Manhattan, Riley County, USD 383
    USD 383 Superintendent Dr. Wade drives the big bus while Driver Trainer Bobby Sotkovski supervises

    The weather Saturday was perfect for learning a new skill, and USD 383 set up a closed course to allow the public to try driving a school bus. The event served as a way to draw in more potential drivers as the district tries to overcome workforce shortages. There was a variety of vehicles available to test out. More than 15 citizens tried out driving a bus, including Manhattan/Ogden Schools Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade. He drove a big bus. 

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    Wade encourages anyone who has considered driving to apply online or call the Transportation Department. Wade admits driving the big bus was uncomfortable at first.
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    He’s referring to one of his three driver-trainers, Bobby Sotkovski. who says he hopes it lessens the fear of driving a large vehicle, so people will consider the job.
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    Sotkovski says some people make a career out of driving a school bus, but there’s also some college students in the area, and a lot of retirees from other fields, that might be good candidates.
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    Assistant Director of Transportation Erik Prohaska encourages college students, parents, retirees, and anyone who has some time available to apply. He says they are flexible with their drivers’ other responsibilities.
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    Prohaska says the job brings satisfaction in serving the community because bus drivers help foster a better educational experience for students. He added that full-time benefits are offered for work weeks of 30 or more hours, but employees working more than 17 hours per week are still eligible for dental and vision insurance for themselves and dependents. New driver training is about four hours per day. They are already planning another drive-the-bus event. Those interested in working as a driver or bus monitor can apply at usd383.org or call 785-587-2190

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    Rhonda Zellweger
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    Rhonda is a retired public employee from Syracuse, New York; mom to two grown daughters; and a lifelong community volunteer. She was traveling in her camper after retirement when she discovered Kansas, then fell hard for the Flint Hills community. She bought a house in Manhattan, parked her camper, and KMAN taught the old dog new tricks. Being a reporter has only deepened her love of her new hometown. But, she thinks SU Basketball is the best. Go, ORANGE! contact her at: rhonda@1350kman.com

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