Regional Office of Education #13

Serving Clinton, Jefferson, Marion and Washington Counties

The Illinois Secretary of State now accepts online School Bus Permit renewal for permit holders renewed by a School Bus Employer. To use the new web system, the School Bus Employer must be registered with the Secretary of State and must submit the company email address of an employee who is authorized to renew School Bus Permits on behalf of the School Bus Employer. Please visit https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a351.pdf to download the form. The form can be returned via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., fax 217-524-3654 or USPS mail at Secretary of State, Driver Service Department, Safe Ride Section 2701 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 62723. This form must be completed to enroll in the online renewal system. Once the form is returned to the Illinois Secretary of State, the email address will be entered into the system and a letter with instructions will be mailed to the address of the School Bus Employer in care of the authorized employee.

 

Bus Driver Training

The Regional Office of Education #13 is responsible for conducting and keeping records of the initial training that is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit, and the annual refresher workshop that is required in the twelve month period prior to renewing their school bus permit. Experienced drivers must take a two hour refresher course annually, and all new rivers must take an eight hour course in school bus driver safety and first aid, as prescribed by the Illinois State Board of Education and administered by the ROE.

Click here for a copy of the School Bus Driver Training Curriculum

ROE 13 Bus Driver Training Schedule 2023

Click the date to register for the course. If you have questions about your registration or the bus driver courses, please contact Susan Diehl at 618-244-8040 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Refresher Bus Driver Trainings
Date   Time Location   Instructor
March 9, 2023
   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.      
Regional Office of Education, 1710 Broadway, Mt. Vernon   
   Erick Baer
April 3, 2023     
  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Carlyle CUSD 1, 1400 Thirteenth Street, Carlyle
  Cheryl Grawe
May 9, 2023   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. St. Rose Elementary School 18004 St. Rose Road, St. Rose   Erick Baer
June 8, 2023 FILLED   2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kaskaskia College Salem Learning Center, 1475 West Whittaker Street, Salem   Cheryl Grawe
June 12, 2023 FILLED   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Regional Office of Education , 1710 Broadway, Mt. Vernon   Cheryl Grawe
June 12, 2023   3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regional Office of Education, 1710 Broadway, Mt. Vernon   Erick Baer
June 13, 2023 Filled   2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Oakdale School, 280 East Main Street, Oakdale   Cheryl Grawe
June 15, 2023 Canceled   2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Oakdale School, 280 East Main Street, Oakdale   Erick Baer
June 21, 2023   9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Alternative Learning Academy, 501 North Elm, Centralia   Erick Baer
June 22, 2023 FILLED   2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. St. Rose Elementary School 18004 St. Rose Road, St. Rose   Erick Baer
July 6, 2023 FILLED   2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kaskaskia College Salem Learning Center, 1475 West Whittaker Street, Salem   Cheryl Grawe
July 11, 2023 FILLED   2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regional Office of Education, 1710 Broadway, Mt. Vernon    Erick Baer
July 18, 2023   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Oakdale School, 280 East Main Street, Oakdale   Cheryl Grawe
July 20, 2023 FILLED   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. St. Rose Elementary School 18004 St. Rose Road, St. Rose   Erick Baer
August 1, 2023 FILLED   10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. St. Rose Elementary School 18004 St. Rose Road, St. Rose   Erick Baer
August 15, 2023   4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Carlyle CUSD 1, 1400 Thirteenth Street, Carlyle   Cheryl Grawe
September 13, 2023   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kaskaskia College Salem Learning Center, 1475 West Whittaker Street, Salem   Cheryl Grawe
September 19, 2023 Cancelled   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. St. Rose Elementary School 18004 St. Rose Road, St. Rose   Erick Baer
October 9, 2023 Cancelled   6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Carlyle CUSD 1, 1400 Thirteenth Street, Carlyle   Cheryl Grawe
   
                            Initial Bus Driver Trainings
Date
  Time Location   Instructor
March 25, 2023   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regional Office of Education, 1710 Broadway, Mt. Vernon     Erick Baer
April 22, 2023   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Carlyle CUSD 1, 1400 Thirteenth Street, Carlyle   Cheryl Grawe
May 20, 2023   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. St. Rose Elementary School 18004 St. Rose Road, St. Rose   Erick Baer
June 10, 2023 FILLED   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regional Office of Education, 1710 Broadway, Mt. Vernon     Erick Baer
June 27, 2023 FILLED   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kaskaskia College Salem Learning Center, 1475 West Whittaker Street, Salem   Cheryl Grawe
July 15, 2023   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Carlyle CUSD 1, 1400 Thirteenth Street, Carlyle   Cheryl Grawe
August 12, 2023 CANCELED   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. St. Rose Elementary School 18004 St. Rose Road, St. Rose   Erick Baer
September 9, 2023   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Carlyle CUSD 1, 1400 Thirteenth Street, Carlyle   Cheryl Grawe
October 21, 2023   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regional Office of Education, 1710 Broadway, Mt. Vernon     Erick Baer
November 4, 2023   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Regional Office of Education, 1710 Broadway, Mt. Vernon     Cheryl Grawe

Clinton County
930 B Fairfax, Carlyle, IL
Phone: 618-594-2432
Fax: 618-594-7192
Hours 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00

Jefferson County
1710 Broadway,
Mt. Vernon 62864
Phone: 618-244-8040
Fax: 618-241-7868
Hours 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00

Marion County
1475 West Whittaker Street, Salem IL 62881
Phone: 618-548-3885
Hours 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00