Indiana State
School Bus Drivers Association

Welcome to ISSBDA

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Objective

To further the interest and objectives of its members through the Indiana State Legislature. To provide services designed to meet the needs of its members. The Association was organized in Hamilton County on December 29, 1937.

10 Things School Bus Drivers Wish Parents Would Teach Their Children:

  1. No loud talking / screaming on the bus.
  2. Stay seated until the bus comes to a full stop.
  3. Keep your hands to yourself. No horseplay.
  4. No eating on the bus.
  5. Be on time for your bus stop.
  6. Cross in front of the bus.
  7. Do not stand in the aisles.
  8. Pay attention when loading/unloading the bus.
  9. Communicate with the driver.
  10. Be responsible. Follow the driver’s directions.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

The Indiana State School Bus Drivers Association annually awards two $500.00 scholarships to a members child or grandchild and is comprised of certified and retired school bus drivers throughout the state of Indiana.

Elijah White

Elijah resides near Hazleton, Indiana and will graduate later this spring from Princeton Community High School. Elijah is the son of Leafy White and grandson of association members Michael and Ann Ice. He has been involved in numerous extra-curricular activities including: 4-H including Junior Leaders, Mt. Olympus Community Center/Lions Club, Mt. Olive Church and Princeton Tiger Bowling Club, High School Track. Elijah’s awards include All “A or A/B Honor Roll , 4-H (Numerous Blue Ribbons), and Junior Leaders Officer. Elijah future plans are to attend the University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, Indiana or Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana.

Jacob Hawk

Jacob resides near Fountaintown, Indiana and will graduate later this spring from Morristown High School. Jacob is the grandson of association member Mark Nigh. He has been involved in numerous extra-curricular activities including, Boy Scouts of America, Fairview Community Church, Fountain Community Church, 4-H, High School Band, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Academic Team Member, FFA, FCA, served as class treasurer Junior and Senior years, BPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. Some of Jacob’s accomplishments include: All “A” Honor Roll, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior years, P. E. classroom award J.V. Basketball MVP(Freshman Year), Varsity Letter awards in Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Academic Sports Letter, BPA State Finalist (Senior Year)and Citizen Washington D.C. Focus Trip Winner. Jacobs future plans are to attend Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana and study business and marketing.

The Indiana State School Bus Drivers Association would like to congratulate Elijah White and Jacob Hawk.

Indiana State
School Bus Drivers Association