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Document Location: http:// www.opi.mt.gov /PupilTransport/index.html
Last Modified: 9/4/08
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The Pupil Transportation department provides distribution of state transportation aid and technical assistance in the areas of school bus equipment and operation standards and interpretation of school bus rules, regulations and laws.

Staff:

Maxine Mougeot
Pupil Transportation Director

Phone: (406) 444-3096
FAX: (406) 444-0509

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Instructions to Log in to the Transportation Program

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Instructions for Roll-over of Individual Transportation Contracts

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Instructions for Preparing a TR-1

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Instructions to Log in for Preparing a TR-5

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Instructions to Log in for Preparing a TR-6

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Instructions for Bus Inspections TR-13

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Instructions for Preparing a TR-35

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Instructions to Enter and Maintain Bus Records

You will need an OPI password to enter this program. Districts, contractors and assigned personnel can enter data and print reports for TR-35's , and TR-1's, TR-4's, TR-5's, TR-6's and TR-13's.

Pupil Transportation Links

S Endorsement Requirement
Finance and Budgeting
Bus and Inspection Info
Handbook - Standards and Regs
Forms
MAPT Conference Awards
Newsletters
School Bus Safety Week
Training
Related Links
Safety/Statistical/Contract Information
Traffic Control
NAPTV TV external link

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S Endorsement Requirement
pdf document Department of Justice (DMV) S Endorsement Requirements
  CDL Hot Line (406) 444-3667
  Fuel Tax: Bob Turner (406) 444-7672
Finance and Budgeting
Excel Document Transportation Excel Spreadsheet for Budgeting
  School Finance Calendar
 
For Current Year Transportation Payments Details Log in to the
For User Name and Password, Contact Maxine Mougeot at 406 444-3096 or mmougeot@mt.gov

For Bus and Inspection Information History, Log in to the

Handbook - Standards and Regulations
pdf document Complete Handbook
pdf document Chapter 1: Reimbursement Overview & School Transportation Laws of Montana
pdf document Chapter 2: Operating Recommendations
pdf document Appendix A: An Employer's Guide to Drug Testing in Montana
pdf document Appendix B: Identification and Evaluation of School Bus Route and Hazard Marking Systems
pdf document Appendix C - Emergency and Rescue Procedures: A Guideline Manual for School Bus Involvement
pdf document Appendix D – National Association of State Directors or Pupil Transportation Services Position Papers
pdf document Appendix E – School Bus Handrail Handbook
pdf document Appendix G - Guideline for Safe Transportation of Pre-school Age Children in School Buses
pdf document Appendix H – Pupil Transportation Forms Calendar
pdf document Appendix I – Mini Guide to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Related Regulations
pdf document 2002 Montana School Bus Standards

Forms and Information
  To access the forms TR-1, TR-4 TR-35 and TR-13, users must log into the Pupil Transportation Data Entry Program
pdf document Student Attendance Agreement Form (FP14)
pdf document Bus Accident Form (TR-8)
pdf document Bus Rider List (TR-2)
pdf document Bus Reimbursement Rates
pdf document Individual Contract Tips & Information
pdf document Medical Examination Report

Newsletters
Newsletters

School Bus Safety Week
pdf document School Bus Safety Week Information
pdf document School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest

Training
pdf document 2008 Lewistown Symposium Agenda
pdf document 2007-08 Bus Driver Training Opportunities

pdf document OPI Video Training Library

MAPT Conference Awards
pdf document 25 Year Service Award
pdf document MHP Driver of the Year
pdf document MHP Aid of the Year
pdf document Q'Straint Awards Information Letter
pdf document Q'Straint Special Needs Driver of the Year
pdf document Q'Straint Special Needs Aid of the Year
pdf document MAPT Hero of the Year

Related Links
Driver Education/Traffic Education
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards external link
Safe Routes external link
School Bus Information Council (SBIC) external link
Nat'l Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) external link
Nat'l Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation (NASDPTS) external link
Nat'l School Transportation Association (NSTA) external link
School Transportation News external link
School Bus Fleet Magazine external link
State of Montana Home Page external link

Safety/Statistical/Contact Information
  School Bus Recalls 1997-Present external link
pdf document Please Read! SBIC issues statement on Carpenter Buses
pdf document Montana School Bus & Pupil Statistics
pdf document Transportation Contact Directory

Traffic Control
School Crossing Guard School Crossing Guards
pdf document Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Part 7 Traffic Control for School Areas external link