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The Transportation Department is a team of more than one hundred people dedicated to serving the transportation needs of all Tempe Elementary Schools students and their families. The commitment made by each of these individuals is, "to provide the safest, friendliest and most efficient transportation services to our student learners." When this does not happen, we want to hear from you.
Our team of drivers, assistants, mechanics, trainers, specialists, dispatchers, and supervisors all expect one thing – Our commitment and dedication will enable all students to arrive safely at school every morning – ready to learn – and will enable all students to arrive safely home every afternoon.
I invite you to send your comments to me directly, by phone (480) 642-1540, Ext. 7619 or by e-mail.
Jessica Palmer, Director of Transportation and School Safety
Office Staff Contact Information
Name |
Title and Email |
Responsibilities |
Phone Number |
Jessica Palmer |
Director of Transportation and School Safety |
Director |
642-1540 |
Melissa Collins |
Executive Administrative Assistant |
Assists Director, Finance, Purchasing, Grants, Bus Tickets, Marketing |
642-1540 |
Louis Hinchey |
Supervisor of Transportation |
Supervisor for Transportation Employees |
642-1540 |
Angel Bugh |
Payroll Specialist |
Payroll, Field Trip Scheduling and Billing |
642-1540 |
Christine Darge |
Transportation Specialist |
Special Needs/FIT Transportation Isssues, Internal Training |
642-1540 |
Melissa Ibarra |
Transportation Specialist |
Dispatching and Routing of Regular Education School Buses |
642-1540 |
Ernie Ontiveros |
Assistant Director |
District Safety and Security |
642-1540 |