Pupil Transportation Office Contacts

The mission of the Ohio Department of Education's Pupil Transportation Office is to provide guidance, assistance and training to all pupil transportation personnel and to provide programs directed toward achieving the highest level of safety, efficiency and compliance. Contacting our office is easy! Send an e-mail message to schoolbus@education.ohio.gov. 

Office Personnel

 

• Thomas McGee, Director, Office of Field Services and Pupil Transportation thomas.mcgee@education.ohio.gov (614) 387-2247
• Heather Free, Pupil Transportation Program Administrator          heather.free@education.ohio.gov (614) 981-9044
• Jason Heilman, Pupil Transportation Program Administrator    jason.heilman@education.ohio.gov (614) 466-4599
• Denise Hoffmann, Pupil Transportation Administrative Assistant   denise.hoffmann@education.ohio.gov (614) 466-4230

 

 

Contact

25 S. Front St., MS G04 Columbus, OH 43215-4183

• (877) 644-6338 Toll Free
• (614) 466-4230 Direct Line

 

Overview

Forty-four percent of Ohio's students ride on school buses each day and nearly 15,000 buses provide safe transportation for children in the state. National studies show school buses are the safest method for transportation young people – nearly 30 times safer than passenger cars.

The success of school transportation in Ohio is a result of the contributions of all the members of school transportation teams, including school administrators, drivers, mechanics, secretaries, teachers, students and parents. Recognizing the challenges and the resources needed to continue to provide safe and effective pupil transportation, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) provides fiscal and technical support to Ohio schools.

• Pupil Transportation Service Levels
• Mission Statement of the Pupil Transportation Office

Last Modified: 11/9/2023 10:53:50 AM

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