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

1. Complete the google form to begin

2. Background check/fingerprints- Set Up in Rapback

3. BMV abstract

4. Drug testing

5. T8 physical

6. Training (van course, bloodborne, emergency procedures, local policy and procedures, PBIS, etc)

7. Road test

8. Submit T9

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

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.

Our School District IRN 045369

Rapback detailed directions, create OHID, setting up your CORE, Educator State ID and Associating with a school

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 you for the van training course**

Helpful Links

Ohio Department of Education & Workforce- Motor Van Driver Training 

Ohio Pre-Service Motor Van Driver Training Program for Student Transportation 2025

Motor Van Driver T9 Form 

Van Driver Evaluation Form (for on the road testing)

School Transportation Driver Medical Examination form T-8 with instructions 

School Pre-Trip Inspection of Motor Van

School Trip Permit

Please use FMX to reserve Van #6 or Van #7

Turn in all pre/post trip inspections to the Board Office.