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Board approves interdistrict transportation testing agreement with Sutherland SD

Siuslaw School District 97J Board of Directors · August 13, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent described a renewal agreement clarifying third‑party CDL skills-testing responsibilities, insurance and third‑party examiner requirements; the board adopted the interagency transportation training agreement with Sutherland School District by voice vote.

The board approved an interagency transportation training agreement with Sutherland School District that addresses third‑party commercial driver’s license (CDL) skills testing and insurance coverage. Superintendent Andy said the Oregon Department of Education regulates school bus driver certification while the DMV and federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration oversee CDL testing and that districts must document insurance and surety requirements for third‑party testers.

Administration recommended adoption after review by the district’s insurance underwriter; a director moved the resolution and the board approved it by voice vote. The agreement clarifies responsibilities for bus-driver skills testers and ensures required insurance coverages are in place.