San Diego County Instructor’s Council
2005-2006
Minutes January 11, 2006
Meeting was Called to Order at: 10:14 AM
Diane began with introductions.
Last month’s minutes: Were approved.
REPORTS:
CDE: None
CHP: Get your nominations in for “School Bus Driver of the Year”.
MOTOR CARRIER: Bob Turner wanted to remind us that all retrofits need to be
inspected by Motor Carrier. (“And do not drill any holes in the
frame.”)
CASTO: Next meeting Thursday, January 12, 2006, 5:30 PM at Boll weevil’s on
Clairemont Mesa Blvd. & Rufffin Rd.
Please attend all meetings, we need help and support. Meetings are the 2nd
Thursday of every month.
Special Needs Rodeo –January 21, 2006. To be at Lake Elsinore Transportation
Yard, 21641 Bundy Canyon Rd., Wildomar, CA.
We need more participants. This is a good place to start. The Special Needs
Rodeo is not as competitive as the Regular Rodeo. It can be more of an
learning environment. There are no demerits, you can even be taught during
the events. A total of only 7 events. Kevin has Rodeo Packets.
March 11, 2006 - Regular Rodeo.
For more information contact Kevin Wedemeyer or go on line to
Rodeo Committee Chair Person: The position has been filled by DOE.
CASTO Conference: April 7-10, 2006 in San Diego at the Town & Country in
Mission Valley. Registration and information will be on line within the next
month. If you would like to help at the conference contact Kevin.
Drivers and buses will also be needed to transport to the Golf Course and
Bowling Alley. Saturday Night will be a Pool Party.
CASTO Cont’d: Sunday Night is the Awards Dinner. Instead of a Monday night Dinner,
buses will be going to Viejas. The conference will be a Sports Theme
this year and is for all professions of the School Bus Transportation
Industry.
The conference is also in need of a Head Start Speaker.
Poster Contest: A student from Jefferson Elementary in San Diego won
in the Special Needs Category.
The position for CASTO Executive Secretary will be open soon. Four
hours per day, 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday. For information
contact Alex at San Diego Unified.
CASTO represented in 2005 Mother Goose, Toyland, and Holiday
Bowl Parades: Cory Patton entered a 1965 Crown in mint condition
with a CASTO Banner.
OLD BUSINESS: Robert Banks talked to Glenn Oates; CHP Area Coordinator,
concerning the Social Security Card issue. Glenn said there is
no need to require cards or copies. He will check into the problems.
Instructor’s reported they are still having to send renewal’s with a
copy.
GOOD OF THE ORDER: Susie Reese reported she is still providing classes thru the
JPA. So they are free if your Carrier is a member. Susie
gave out handouts of the classes available. Carriers not part
of the JPA may contact Susie Reese directly 619 593-0975,
or e-mail [email protected].
An instructor asked for clarification on the “S” Endorsement
Letter for Mechanics. Kevin gave an overview of the
changes. A Written Notification Letter has been sent out by
the DMV for School Bus Mechanics and School Bus Driver
Trainees with a “Restricted School Bus Endorsement”.
Which allows them to operate a school bus if they posses a
valid class B driver license with a passenger endorsement,
as long as they do not transport student passengers. This
implements Assembly Bill 1748, which was effective
January 1, 2006. Any questions regarding the restricted
school bus endorsement, you may contact the Commercial
Driver License Policy section at (916) 657-6550.
GOOD OF THE ORDER Cont’d: Another instructor asked for clarification on
Assembly Bill 1052: Random Drug Testing for non-DOT
Drivers. Kevin shared he was at a meeting that included this
subject, Dano Rybar was present with a lawyer. There is no
real enforcement on this yet. At this point it is the
discrepancy of the carrier.
Diane Turner informed the council that if there is any subject
an instructor would like clarification, or information on but
would rather remain anonymous, they can communicate this
to either Diane or Jeannette and they would bring the subject
up for discussion.
CLASSES:
Renewal Classes
Oceanside School District, February 6, 7, 8, & 9, 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, at the
Bus Yard in the Training Trailer.
TREASURY REPORT: $217.00 after 50/50 today.
Meeting adjourned at: 11:20 AM.