Transportation

Getting your student safely to their destination is our number one priority. Our dedicated transportation team works efficiently to guarantee your student’s timely arrival before and after school, on a shuttle route, field trip, or extracurricular activity.

If you have any questions regarding your child’s bus transportation, please contact the Whitko bus garage by phone at (260) 723-4619.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

You may be a great candidate for our transportation services at Whitko! Driving a bus can offer you additional steady income and can often be coordinated with your family’s activities. Full-time, Sub, and Trip drivers are needed. We offer competitive wages and incentives, and cover the cost of a physical exam, drug testing, and Class B CDL training. Qualifications include being 21 years of age, enjoy being around children, and having a flexible schedule.

Questions? Contact Jim Bumbaugh, Transportation Director, by phone (260) 723-4619 or email jim.bumbaugh@whitko.org.

"When I first began driving it was convenient to be on the same schedule [as my family]. Now I enjoy being on the same schedule as the grandkids and take their field trips."

HELPFUL INFORMATION & FORMS

After School Shuttle Bus Route & Times

After School Shuttle Bus Routes & Times

First Day of School Forms

PES First Day of School Form

School Bus Rules

Bus Rules

MEET OUR TEAM

Ackerman, Holli

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: holli.ackerman@whitko.org

Anderson, Deb

Bus Assistant Special Needs
Departments: Transportation, Special Services
Email: deb.anderson@whitko.org

Baker, Pam

IT Data Specialist
Departments: Technology, Transportation
Email: pam.baker@whitko.org

Bumbaugh, Jim

Transportation Director
Departments: Transportation, Maintenance
Email: jim.bumbaugh@whitko.org

Deckena, Amy

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: amy.deckena@whitko.org

Dunlap, Luann

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: luann.dunlap@whitko.org

Elder, Nicole

Special Purpose Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: nicole.elder@whitko.org

Engelhaupt, Gail

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: gail.engelhaupt@whitko.org

Jackson, Tara

Bus Driver Substitute
Departments: Transportation
Email: tara.jackson@whitko.org

Johnson, Edith

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: edith.johnson@whitko.org

Johnson, Jonathan

Substitute Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: jonathan.johnson@whitko.org

Kyler, Natalie

Substitute Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: natalie.kyler@whitko.org

Leitelt, Willow

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: willow.leitelt@whitko.org

Ostrom, Brock

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: brock.ostrom@whitko.org

Ostrom, Gwen

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: gwen.ostrom@whitko.org

Rhodes, Tracy

WCA Bus Driver/Instructional Assistant
Departments: Transportation, Career Academy
Email: tracy.rhodes@whitko.org

Sauer, Donna

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: donna.sauer@whitko.org

Sheets, Dustyn

Mechanic
Departments: Transportation
Email: dustyn.sheets@whitko.org

Shoemaker, Deb

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: deb.shoemaker@whitko.org

Smith, Melissa

Bus Driver Special Purpose
Departments: Transportation
Email: melissa.smith@whitko.org

Streby, Kristin

Transportation/Maintenance Admin Assist
Departments: Transportation
Email: kristin.streby@whitko.org

Trout, Connie

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: connie.trout@whitko.org

VanHoozen, Lucy

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: lucy.vanhoozen@whitko.org

Walther, Barbette

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: barbette.walther@whitko.org

Wilson, David

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: david.wilson@whitko.org

Wise, Tammy

Bus Driver
Departments: Transportation
Email: tammy.wise@whitko.org