Holy Spirit Catholic School Division operates eight (8) multi-functional school activity buses
On March 1, 2019 the definition of a school bus changed to include multi-functional school activity buses (MFSAB) (Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation AR 320/2002). As of August 1, 2019, all school bus drivers are required to complete the School Bus Driver Improvement Program training and get the "S" endorsement on their drivers license in order to operate a school bus.
PLEASE NOTE: Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is not a licensed driver training school. Therefore, we do not provide the "S" endorsement training. Information on the School Bus Driver Improvement Program and "S" endorsement requirements, can be found at www.alberta.ca/school-bus-driver-improvement-program.aspx.
Activity Bus Driver Application
Volunteers who are NOT employees of the division may apply to serve as Activity Bus Drivers by submitting the following documentation to the school principal:
(1) The Volunteer Bus Driver Application Form.
(2) A copy of a valid Class 1, 2 or 4 Driver's License.
(3) A current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
Visit your local law enforcement detachment to request this information.
Employees of the divison may apply to serve as Activity Bus Drivers by submitting the following documentation to the school principal:
- The Employee Bus Driver Application Form.
- A copy of a valid Class 1, 2 or 4 Driver's License.
- A current 5 Year Commercial Driver's Abstract. To proceed, fill in the Government of Alberta's Driver's Abstract Consent Form. Please note this pdf form must be downloaded to your desktop to open properly.
Activity Bus Driver Training
In addition to the School Bus Driver Improvement Program training, activity bus driver applicants are also required to successfully complete Holy Spirit Catholic Schools' online activity bus driver training.
The required readings for this training are:
- The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division's Bus Driver's Guide
- Modules 2, 6 and 8 from the Government of Alberta's Commercial Vehicle Safety Compliance in Alberta manual
- The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division's Activity Bus Accident Protocol
Three online tests are based on the required readings:
Safety and Maintenance Program
The Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation (AR 314/2002) requires the school division to implement and maintain a Safety and Maintenance Program. All volunteer activity bus drivers are required to read this program. A copy of the Safety and Maintenance Program is filed at each of the schools that operate multi-functional school activity buses and a copy of the program is also located in each of the school division's buses.
Recommended Reading
- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Compliance in Alberta manual
- The Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation (AR 121/2009)
Activity Bus Driver Forms
These required forms have been prepared to assist drivers in tracking time and maintenance for each vehicle within our respective schools.
Catholic Central High School
160 KM Radius Duty Status Record - fillable Catholic Central High School
Driver's Log Sheet - CCH Unit 1 PGU 222
Driver's Log Sheet - CCH Unit 2 PXE 254
Driver's Log Sheet - CCH Unit 3 PXE 255
Driver's Log Sheet - CCH Unit 4 ZZJ 620
Pre-Trip Inspection Report - CCH Unit 1 PGU 222
Pre-Trip Inspection Report - CCH Unit 2 PXE 254
Pre-Trip Inspection Report - CCH Unit 3 PXE 255
St. Francis Junior High/CARE
St. Mary School
Contact
If you have questions about becoming a volunteer activity bus driver for Holy Spirit Catholic School Division, please contact the transportation department.
Email: transportation@holyspirit.ab.ca
Phone: (403) 327-9555
St. Basil Catholic Education Centre
620 12B Street North
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
T1H 2L7