
About the Transportation Department
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The transportation department shall provide safe, on time transportation to all SSD students and other constituents in the most efficient manner possible while displaying maximum courtesy and respect to all stakeholders and operating in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Transportation Services and Providers
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Special School District
SSD buses will be labeled “District 096119”. There are two transportation locations for Special School District:
South Garage (Services routes numbers 1 to 299) – 12731 West Watson, Sunset Hills, MO, 63126
Dispatch Phone #: 314.989.7563Central Garage (Services route numbers 300 to 599) – 10022 Meeks Blvd, Olivette, MO, 63132
Dispatch Phone #: 314.989.7165 -
Student Transportation of America
Student Transportation of America is contracted to provide transportation services. Buses are labeled “Student Transportation of America”.
North Garage (Services route numbers 600 to 899) – Durham- 1832 Derhake, Florissant MO, 63033
Dispatch Phone #: 314.989.7750 -
EMT: Alternative Transportation Service
Cancellation Phone #: 314.881.1733 (This line is for cancelling a student’s transportation only.)
SSD Dispatch Phone #: 314.989.7168
Please leave a voicemail message in the following manner:
- Clearly spell the student’s last name and what school they attend;
- Specify if you are cancelling AM, PM or BOTH; and
- Be sure to call at least one hour prior to pick up in order to avoid a no show.
General Office #: 314.881.1700 Press Option #2
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ZipCare: Alternative Transportation Service
Cancellation Phone #: 314.485.9509 (This line is for cancelling a student’s transportation only.)
SSD Dispatch Phone #: 314.989.7168
Please leave a voicemail message in the following manner:
- Clearly spell the student’s last name and what school they attend;
- Specify if you are cancelling AM, PM or BOTH; and
- Be sure to call at least one hour prior to pick up in order to avoid a no show.
General Office #: 314.292.7302 Press Option #1
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District Partnering
SSD also partners with the following districts for transportation.
- Kirkwood School District
Buses labeled “First Student”
Cancellation Phone #: 314.965.6130 - Mehlville School District
Buses labeled “Mehlville School District”
Cancellation Phone #: 314.467.5239 - Parkway Schools
Buses labeled “Parkway School District”
Cancellation Phone #: 314.415.8420
- Kirkwood School District
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Kenny Mulder
Transportation Director
314.989.7118
KMulder@ssdmo.org
Tammy Dolan
Transportation Director Secretary
314.989.7102
TSDolan@ssdmo.org
Lloyd Givens
Fleet Maintenance Manager
314.989.7162
LGivens@ssdmo.org
Chisoni Calloway
Safety & Training Manager
314.989.7161
crcalloway@ssdmo.org
Kelly Webb
Routing Manager
314.989.7164
KMWebb@ssdmo.org
Robin Ray
Transportation Manager
314.989.7561
RLRay@ssdmo.org
Kevin Knuckles
Transportation Manager
314.989.7160
KLKnuckles@ssdmo.org
Diane Potter
Transportation Managers Secretary
314.989.7141
DMPotter@ssdmo.org
Colton Luna
Student Transportation of America Manager
314.989.7751
cluna@ridesta.com
Kim Jefferson
Student Transportation of America Operations Manager
314.989.7750
sjefferson@ridesta.com
Central Garage Dispatch Office
314.989.7165North Garage Dispatch Office (Student Transportation of America)
314.989.7750South Garage Dispatch Office
314.989.7563