KIMBERLY M. SMITH
Beecher,Illinois
Summary
Educational and Operational Services Leader experienced in establishing and managing in-house student transportation operations. Delivered enhanced safety and efficiency through effective transportation coordination, compliance management, and operational oversight. Focused on supporting neighboring school districts with transportation compliance and special education transportation solutions.
Educational and operational services leader specializing in in-house student transportation operations. Focused on enhancing safety and efficiency through effective compliance management, transportation oversight, and coordination with multiple agencies. Committed to supporting school districts in meeting transportation compliance and special education needs.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registrar Consultant
Dolton West School District 148
03.2026 - Current
- Managed student enrollment processes for the district's schools.
- Consulted on student registration and registrar functions to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate student records and databases consistently.
- Coordinated communication between parents, staff, and administration effectively.
Educational and Operational Services Coordinator
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 159
Matteson, Illinois
01.2018 - Current
- Established the district's in-house student transportation operation and coordinated the requirements needed to place district-owned yellow school buses into service and maintain compliance
- Served as the primary transportation contact for safety compliance, driver documentation, vehicle documentation, inspection scheduling, regulatory records, dispatch, routing, and daily transportation operations.
- Managed daily dispatch, driver assignments, route coverage, schedule changes, field trips, transportation emergencies, and student service concerns to ensure smooth operation and timely service delivery
- Coordinated transportation compliance matters with Illinois Secretary of State, IDOT, Illinois State Police, Regional Office of Education, FMCSA, and other agencies to maintain regulatory adherence and operational integrity
- Coordinated driver qualification requirements including CDL and school bus credentials, Illinois School Bus Driver Permit requirements, training, medical documentation, background requirements, and drug and alcohol compliance.
- Developed and adjusted routes and bus stops based on enrollment, student needs, school schedules, safety concerns, and district requirements to optimize transportation efficiency and enhance student safety
- Facilitated cohesive transportation services for general and special education, enhancing accessibility and support for all students. with administrators, special education staff, parents, drivers, and school personnel
- Maintain transportation compliance records and monitor inspections, renewals, credentials, training requirements, and supporting documentation
- Work independently across responsibilities that a larger transportation department may divide among coordination, dispatch, routing, safety, compliance, and administrative staff
- Support the Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Educational Services with personnel communication, scheduling, records, projects, meetings, and daily district operations
- Prepare reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and data analysis for district meetings, planning, resource allocation, and operational decision making
- Conduct data audits, resolve discrepancies, improve data accuracy, and train staff on data entry and report generation
- Develop and maintain student residency files, draft hearing letters for out of boundary students, and support Illinois boundary and registration compliance
- Collaborate with Buildings and Grounds, Special Education, administrators, parents, and school personnel and support vendor requisitions and budget management through Infinite Vision
Transportation Compliance and Special Education Consulting
Country Club Hills School District
Country Club Hills, Illinois
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported organizations in navigating transportation compliance and addressing special education transportation needs.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and client outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve issues related to products and services.
Building Secretary
Marya Yates Elementary School
08.2013 - 01.2018
- Supported principal by managing daily office operations, including meetings, travel arrangements, financial information, and budget records, ensuring smooth functioning of school administration.
- Oversaw daily office operations, fostering a welcoming environment for students and parents, enhancing school community engagement.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, staff, and families to ensure timely information flow, promoting collaboration and transparency.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and events for school administration and faculty members.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Administration and Leadership
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 01.2024 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2022 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Revelation Message Bible College
Jacksonville, FL 04.2009 - 01.2012
Skills
- Enrollment Compliance
- Compliance Management
- Regulatory compliance
- Transportation Oversight
- Fleet Coordination
- Dispatch and Routing
- Special Needs Coordination
- Data and Reporting
- Operational Management
- Staff Coordination
- Student Safety Protocols
- Student Safety
District Consulting Experience
- Country Club Hills School District, Transportation Compliance and Special Education Consulting, Provide consulting support related to transportation compliance and special education transportation needs.
- Dolton West School District 148, Registrar Consultant, Provide consulting support for student registration and registrar functions.
Leadership Strengths
- Transportation Safety
- Compliance Management
- Dispatch and Routing
- Fleet Coordination
- Driver Qualifications
- School Bus Inspections
- Special Education
- Student Safety
- District Operations
- Staff Coordination
- Regulatory Records
- Data and Reporting
Leadership Profile
Educational and operational services leader with hands on experience establishing and managing an in house student transportation operation for an Illinois public school district. Leads transportation coordination, dispatch, routing, driver and vehicle compliance, inspection and maintenance coordination, student services, records, reporting, staffing support, and daily district operations. Additional consulting experience supporting neighboring school districts with transportation compliance, special education transportation, and student registration.
Timeline
Registrar Consultant
Dolton West School District 148
03.2026 - Current
Transportation Compliance and Special Education Consulting
Country Club Hills School District
08.2024 - 10.2024
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Administration and Leadership
Regent University
01.2024 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
05.2022 - 01.2024
Educational and Operational Services Coordinator
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 159
01.2018 - Current
Building Secretary
Marya Yates Elementary School
08.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Education
Revelation Message Bible College
04.2009 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University