The term “school bus operator” shall not include any person who transports school children as an incident to employment with a school district, such as a teacher, coach, administrator, secretary, school nurse, or janitor, unless such person is under contract with or employed by a school district as a school bus operator (Section 302.010, RSMo).  This exception is for one-time or emergency transportation of students and should not include staff that regularly transport students.

“School bus operators” and drivers of school buses that transport 16 or more including the driver are required to have an S endorsement.  All school bus operators must have the proper driver’s license for the vehicle they are operating.