NCSD Transportation

05/31/2026

🚌✨ What an incredible weekend at the School Bus Roadeo! ✨🚌
We had the absolute best time watching our amazing NCSD Transportation team put their precision driving skills to the test. It was so much fun cheering them on and seeing their hard work and dedication on full display! We even had a competitive, friendly co****le game between districts. A massive CONGRATULATIONS to our team and Ed Taylor for bringing home 5th place! 🏆 We are so incredibly proud of how well you all represented our district and team behind the wheel. A huge thank you goes out to Sam for keeping everyone fueled up with fantastic cooking! 🍔🌭And all of the judges who volunteered their time and expertise to make this event possible.

Events like this remind us just how talented, tight-knit, and wonderful our transportation family truly is. Thank you to everyone who came out to support! 💛

05/29/2026

Transportation will take these compliments any day, please read: I would like to file a compliment for Jim Dever. He was my bus driver for my 8th grade end-of-the-year trip this week. We left on Tuesday and were supposed to return tomorrow. However, due to thunderstorms that caused a power outage where we were staying, that included the loss of sewage services as well, and with no planned time for reinstatement, I made the difficult decision to head home last night. After driving my class to Crater Lake National Park during the day, I then had to tell Jim that he needed to drive us 6 hours home, at 6:30pm at night.

To say that Jim was supportive was an understatement. He was incredibly flexible, kind, professional, friendly, and helpful at every step of the trip, but especially during an unexpected schedule change, with incredibly difficult weather for most of the trip, to get us home at an ungodly hour of 12:30am (I'm not a night person/lol).

When we started out on the trip, he immediately told me that he was at my service, that he was ready for an adventure, and that whatever came our way, we would "Lewis and Clark" it together. I'm not sure how prophetic either of us realized that phrase would be, but he more than lived up to his words.

Thank you for assigning him to my trip this year. I would take him as my driver on any field trip going forward.

05/28/2026

💛 Our drivers truly have the biggest hearts! 💛
During the Special Olympics today, Randy Wayland didn't just drive students—he jumped right in to help and support our amazing athletes. So much of the incredible work our drivers do happens behind the scenes, but they never hesitate to pitch in and show love when it matters most. We are so incredibly proud of our team. Please join us in saying a massive thank you to Randy! 🚌✨

05/22/2026

Today, some of our NCSD Transportation team laced up their sneakers to honor and celebrate the beautiful lives and lasting legacies of Jewel Nielsen and Sue Vermillion. Thank you so much to everyone who ran or walked in remembrance of these two fabulous ladies. Together, we are keeping their memory alive. Rest in peace, Jewel and Sue! ❤️

Here are the official results from today's event:
Runner Times:
Mike Buscho: 26:42 (1st Place)
Glen "Qué Bruta!" Sharp: 31:28 (2nd Place)
Shannon McGinnis: 41:05

Walker Times:
Matt Anderson: 51:18 (1st Place Walk)
Sarah Paulson: 53:02 (2nd Place Walk)
Jennifer Long: 59:26 (3rd Place Walk)

Special Category:
(This year only!)Ryan Hawkins (Walk/Run): 39:45 (1st Place)

⏱ More Official Times:
Denise Newton (Walk): 57:00 (Also winning the Treadmill!)
Richard Blanchard (Walk): 59:30
Jerel Long (Walk): 59:35
Mary King (Walk): 1:02:44

05/18/2026

We had a fantastic time participating in Bilquist Elementary's Safety Night! Our transportation team was thrilled to connect with students and families to share essential school bus safety tips. From teaching the "danger zone" areas around the bus to practicing safe loading and unloading procedures, our goal is to make sure every student feels confident and secure on their ride to and from school.

Our transportation team was thrilled to connect with students and families to share essential school bus safety tips. From teaching students about the "danger zone" areas around the bus to practicing safe loading and unloading procedures, our goal is to ensure every student feels confident and secure on their ride to and from school.

05/01/2026

Caught in the act... of being amazing! 🚌💨Big thanks to our NCSD Transportation staff for another week of hard work and safe travels. We couldn’t do it without you!

Kristi Polansky: I want to nominate for digging blackberry vines out of the planting pot at Sabin during her layover. Heidi G.

Sean Morgan: Sean checks the staff lounge clock multiple times each month to ensure it is set accurately. This small but meaningful effort helps staff stay on time for their next routes and keeps things running smoothly. What makes this especially noteworthy is that Sean doesn't even use the staff lounge himself. I truly appreciate his thoughtfulness and initiative. Thank you for going out of your way to support our coworkers. Cheryl C.

Tylor Johnson: A huge KUDOS to Tylor Johnson for changing my flat tire. I was sitting in the parking lot, and he stopped and changed my tire for me, thank you Tylor. Brenda M

Lily Torres-Perez: Lily has been a participant in our Rider of the Week program. As of this moment, Lily has sixteen Rider of the Week nominations for this semester. She is always trying to squeeze in more. We do have lots of drivers and assistants who nominate kids for Rider of the Week, which we are thrilled about. What makes Lily stand out is that she is the only staff member who regularly recognizes high school students! This is the very core of what this program is about: finding something good in every student, even the students who are doing what they are supposed to do. By and large, high school students give us very little grief, and Lily is constantly vigilant, looking for students doing the right thing. Thank you, Lily, for seeing every one of our students, not just the littles, and mediums, but even our oldest students, who need just as much recognition as everybody else. Sam F.

05/01/2026

Join our awesome team! This job posting will close Monday, 5/4/26. Feel free to call 503-353-5383 for more information!

We are hiring a Mechanic for our Transportation Department! 🚌

Minimum Qualifications:
· Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.
· Must have completed an apprenticeship or the equivalent within the specific trade/craft area.
· Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record and be able and willing to operate district-owned vehicles.

For questions or interest in applying, please contact:
[email protected] / 503-353-5383

Please apply with the link below
https://www.applitrack.com/nclack/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=11732

04/28/2026

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌✨
Today, we are celebrating all the incredible individuals who are the first and last friendly faces our students see every school day. While the yellow bus is the icon of education, it takes an entire dedicated team to keep our wheels turning safely. Today, we want to extend a massive THANK YOU to:

Our Master Mechanics: For the tireless work behind the scenes, keeping our fleet in peak condition and ready for the road.

Our Diligent Bus Assistants: For being the extra set of eyes and the supportive hands that ensure every child has a positive journey.

Our Administrative Assistants, Recruiter, and Dean of Students: For the best staff, and for keeping our staff on the road by supporting their every need.

Our Master Trainers: For the tireless work behind the scenes, keeping our staff trained and in peak condition, and ready for the road.

Our Dispatchers & Routing Team: For solving the daily puzzle of schedules and ensuring every student has a seat and a way home.

Transporting our future is a team effort, and we are so proud of the professionals who make it look easy every single day.

Help us celebrate! Drop a comment below to thank your favorite driver or staff member! 👇

04/24/2026

At NCSD Transportation, we love our students and our community! 🥰 One of our amazing drivers recently received this touching note from a grateful parent. It’s small moments like these that make being a school bus driver the best job around. Thank you for the kind words! 📝💛

04/23/2026

Huge shout-out to Denise and Shannon for representing us at the district career fair this past Wednesday! 🚌✨ You two are appreciated more than you know, and your hard work paid off—we had several people express interest in joining our team of bus drivers!

Want to join the crew? We’d love to have you! Apply today on our district website by clicking the "Job Opportunities" page: nclack.k12.or.us