Material Resources and Transportation

The Material Resources and Transportation Department coordinates all activities pertaining to capital projects (construction, extension, and renovation of buildings), building maintenance, equipment, and grounds, as well as procurement and transportation services. It ensures supply services, energy resources and facility management. This department also plays a key role in providing advice and expertise to school administrators with respect to safety and upkeep. The Material Resources and Transportation Department uses a client-focused approach to meet the needs of all students and staff members.

• Manages the daily operations of the school bus system
• Establishes bus stops and transfer points
• Regularly verifies the safety of certain routes (driving procedures, bus stop locations and all other possible hazards).
• Collaborates with the school administration, bus drivers, and all other stakeholders to provide support services in areas of concerns regarding situations occurring on buses or at bus stops.
• Provides schools and bus drivers with student bus lists.
• Ensures that all contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Organizes public awareness and communications campaigns on student bus safety and effective driver awareness and training.
• Aims to provide safe and reliable transportation services by ensuring the implementation of the Transportation Policy and Procedures Manual (see link below).