Transportation

Department Overview

At Effingham Unit 40 School District, the Transportation Department is committed to providing safe, reliable, and timely transportation for the children of our community, both to and from school, and for all school-related activities.

Responsibilities include managing bus routes, daily schedules, driver assignments, and coordination with schools and departments across the district. Safety is emphasized in every aspect of the operations from route planning and driver training to the purchase and maintenance of equipment.

To support this mission, Unit 40 utilizes state-of-the-art transportation software to safely transport students to:

7 district-owned buildings

4 area parochial schools

6 special education programs

Transportation Department

35 employees

• 27 school bus drivers
• 5 bus aides
• 3 support staff

17 schools

51 vehicles in fleet

AM riders- 29 routes transporting 1,428

PM riders - 27 routes transporting 1,716

Each staff member understands the importance of their role in keeping our children safe while in our care. We work closely with building administrators, coaches, and program leaders to ensure that daily transportation, extracurricular travel, and educational trips run smoothly and on time. Our team also collaborates with local agencies and school leadership to make timely, informed decisions during winter weather events. (see our school cancellation guidelines below)

To ensure compliance and continuous improvement, we partner with several regulatory bodies, including:

The Illinois State Board of Education

Illinois Department of Transportation

Regional Office of Education #3

Illinois Secretary of State

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Looking ahead, we are excited to continue expanding our use of technology to better serve families. In the coming months and years, look for updates such as a parent communication app and real-time route tracking, among other enhancements. In short:  "Your child’s safe transportation is our business."

School Cancellations Due to Inclement Weather