Transportation

January of 2026 marked the arrival of the new campus and 2 new Fairport Harbor Schools 9-passenger vans.

The District plans to use these vans to support our activities and sports programs.

District staff will start training to become van-certified drivers.

Step-by-Step Checklist to become a Van Certified Driver

Complete the Google form to begin
Complete 4-hour Van Training Course through Ashtabula County ESC & pass test
Background check/fingerprints- Set Up in Rapback (Cost of fingerprinting is at your expense)
BMV abstract
Drug testing
T8 physical (annual)
Training (annual in-service, bloodborne, emergency procedures, local policy and procedures, PBIS, etc)
Driving & Pre-Trip Evaluation (w/Natalie Rock)
T9- is submitted to receive van driving certificate

Start the process to become a van-certified driver for Fairport Harbor Schools, complete this form

Van Driver Course and Testing Information

Fairport Harbor Schools Van Certification Course & Testing is completed through the Ashtabula County ESC Preservice Driver Program

**Fairport Harbor Schools will register (and pay) for the van training course**

Rapback

Rapback (Retained Applicant Fingerprint Database) is a system for continuous criminal record monitoring, often used by states like Ohio and the FBI, which alerts employers when an enrolled individual is arrested or convicted of a new crime.