Transportation Times
J e ff e rs o n P ar i sh Pu b l ic
S c ho o l S ys t e m
Ma y 20 1 5
Inside this issue:
Save the Date
April 30, 2015
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May 2015 Calendar
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Calling All Rental
Owners
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Happy Birthday
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Fuel Update
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Sub List
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Bus Rentals
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Director’s Cut
We have almost completed the
evaluation process with everyone. Although it
was a very detailed process, it was an enjoyable one. We were able to emphasize the
importance of safe, reliable transport and
recognize those of you who provide that service to our students. Most employees earned
scores of 2.50 or above indicating an overwhelming number of you are “Effective Proficient” and “Highly Effective.” That means that
the majority of our Transportation Department
Personnel execute their duties professionally
and consistently without fail. Please notice the
word—EARNED—scores were not given. You
received the score you earned. Each of the
Evaluator Comments emphasized your
strengths and if needed, areas of improvement. Please know that Specialists spent an
enormous amount of time researching and reporting information relative to the evaluation
process. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each for their dedication to that
process! I assure you I could not have done it without them.
Summer program applications will be posted shortly. There are changes to the
programs. Please review the information carefully and adhere to all deadlines. We will
attempt to conduct the Summer Job Fair sometime between Wednesday, May 27th and
Sunday, May 31st. This summer, attendants will be able to select routes in seniority order
in the same manner in which drivers select routes. Attendants must complete a form and
attend the selection process.
Our vision is to deliver
safe, effective, and
efficient transportation
while partnering and
collaborating with parents, principals, and
school staff. In addition, we will respond
with solutions to concerns of parents and
school personnel as
quickly as possible,
while continuing to
work toward meeting
the district’s vision, mission, and goals.
Safety First
Drivers who would like the Transportation Department to consider placing their bus on
the rental list for the 2015-2016 school year must have their rental bus inspected at
one of the inspection sites listed on page 3. A United States Department of Transportation Annual Inspection Form (D.O.T.) must be completed by the inspector. Inspection
sites will have the proper form or you may pick one up
in the Transportation Department. The Annual Inspection
Form, with receipt from designated inspection station,
and a current registration, must be submitted to the
Transportation Department by 12:00 PM Monday, July
24, 2015.
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Save the Date
May 7th– Lift Bus Job Fair Application due in Transportation Office by
12:00 p.m. Forms available at jpschools.org/department/
transportation
May 14th & 15th– Lift Bus Job Fair at 4600 River Rd. at 10:30am
May 20th– Summer Program Application Due in the Transportation
Office by 12:00 p.m. Forms available at jpschools.org/department/
transportation
May 21st– Last day of school for students
May 27th & May 28th– Summer Program Route Selection, Times to be
Determined
July 10th– SAVE THE DATE—In-Service at 501 Manhattan, Times to
be Determined
July 13th-15th– SAVE THE DATE—Job Fair at 501 Manhattan, Times
to be Determined
July 27th– July 31st– Bus Driver Call Center at 4600 River Rd., Times
to be Determined
Drivers- Be on the lookout for your new Bus
Insurance Identification Card.
Keep the following documents together and
clearly marked for easy access:
1) Current Insurance Identification Card
2) Current bus registration
3) All student and school information pertaining to your route
Any outdated paperwork should be disposed
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Rental Bus Inspection Sites
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A meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 with the rental bus owners
that have been selected and have met the criteria by the deadline. If the perspective rental bus is chosen, the owner will be notified by the Transportation
Department of the meeting time. If you have never been involved in this process in the past and are interested, please contact Kristy at 349-7987, UJ at
349-7985, or Tricia at 349-7982.
Rental Bus Inspection Sites :
Marque Leasing
6603 4th Street
Marrero, LA 70072
504-348-3430
Southland International, Inc. 301 Hord Street
Harahan, LA 70123
504-733-7711
K 7 J Truck Repair, Inc.
724 Peters Road
Harvey, LA 70058
504-733-4011
Sewell & Sons
10934 Jefferson Hwy.
River Ridge, LA 70123
504-737-6418
Happy Birthday to You!!!
Loretta Sievers
Paula Isaac
Roseanne Bealer
Cathy Rojas
Tammy Hollins
Alexander Brown
Donald Smith
Merlin Seminary, Jr.
LaQona Duffourc
Beverly Casby
Angela Marque
Martha Raby
Cheryl Cospolich
Kendra Edward
Carol Williams
Elizabeth Adams
August Johnson IV
Corliss Jones
Chiquita Johnson
Leslie Duncan
Tenetta Arso
Bridgitte Tanner
Special Education (SPED)
Training will be held in
June 2015 for any driver
interested in obtaining a
special education route
for the 2015-2016 school
year. Be sure to check
your JPPSS emails for up
coming dates.
Fuel Reminders
For the week of May 18th thru May 21th, you are entitled to a 5 day fuel allotment, due to early dismissal on the 19th-21st. The last day of school is on May
21st which is a Thursday. This is also the last day to fuel your bus. Fuelman cards
will be locked on Friday, May 22, 2015 and you will not be allowed to fuel your
bus on that day.
Also, please remember to only fuel your bus at Jefferson Parish fueling stations.
Why? The tax dollars remain in our district.
Any sub drivers utilizing a fuel card and PTT phone, please return the items to
the owner. If you received a fuel card and/or phone from the Transportation
Office please return the items to the office. Thank you!
Warehouse Delivery Service
The Jefferson Parish Public School System warehouse is looking for bus drivers to work in between their morning and evening routes
(9-1) and during the summer. The ideal candidate must have the following critical attributes:
• Drive safely and skillfully.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Comply with traffic laws.
• Properly load and unload heavy equipment, furniture, and other materials up to 50 lbs.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Perform manual labor.
• Take responsibility to ensure that assigned tasks are completed with care and attention to detail.
• Plan, organize and schedule assigned tasks.
• Work safely in a warehouse environment.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Provide excellent customer service.
If you possess the above, contact Eddie Moses 349-7728.
Rental Buses
R22Z @4600 River Road Wayne Theriot 628-5424
R70A @Clearview Jeffrey Wetekamm 559-7792
R146B @4600 River Road Nathan Artberry 419-2614
R110A @Clearview Wandy Button 985-210-9099
R33A @4600 River Road Edna Rojas 915-7636
R361B @Clearview Don E. Breaux 338-4118
R419A @ Helen Cox High Albert Taylor III 442-6163
R21A @Clearview Shannon Melford 329-4844
R224A @4600 River Road Michele Penwright 756-3661
R173A @Clearview Kim Gaines 236-6528
R20A @4600 River Road Christy Parria 329-1146
R220 @1103 Pecan St. Westwego Tessie Belsome 7088540
R329B (lift) @Clearview Rene Harper 416-2356
R136A @ Clearview Michael Oncale 606-6059
R007A @Clearview Willie Porter 232-5259
R106Q @4600 River Road Celeste Thibodaux 915-9135
R035A @Clearview Rene Harper 416-2356
R161A (lift) @Truman Arthur Matherne 628-0835
R396X @ 4600 River Road Celeste Thibodaux 915-9135
Substitute Drivers
Avis Harris………..657-4767
Judy Harris…….......436-9323
Joshua Melford…….329-4844
Sandra Ory………248-0843
Edward Guilbeau….235-1018
Emelda Blanco……..330-5024
Genell Brouillette…..468-8505
Mona Ortiz…………908-1411
Robert Smith………..376-7102