HE1254-20-Q-2001-0002 Ques-Ans.pdf

Reference Questions Answers

1 PWS

Are ESA and Bus Driver training classes combined for baseline and refresher training? In other words, will the same baseline and refresher training curriculum be used for both ESAs and Bus Drivers?

Yes, both ESAs and Bus Drivers will undergo the same curriculum/course. First year both undergo the baseline training, the following contract years they undergo the refresher training, and newly assigned ESAs/Bus Drivers will undergo the baseline training.

2 PWS

It is stated that training (Annex C3 c point 2 of PWS) is held at a

DoDEA school or at the bus contractor facilities. Considering that the

Security Training contractors are not necessarily bus contractors, could they hold courses at the DoDEA school?

This may be possible, As stated, with prior coordination with the student transportation office.

3 PWS

Are written tests to be administered just after the Baseline Course or also after the Refresher Course? After both courses

4 PWS

If new drivers or ESAs are employed during the school year, which means after completion of the training session, shall they be updated to training?

Personnel will attend the Baseline course the following school year since they only received a basic orientation upon employment in mid-year.