Mark Putkowski
East Ramapo Central School District
Warwick
40
years of professional experience
Experienced transportation and safety leader with a history of directing operations, training staff, and supporting secure environments. Skilled in inspection reporting, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance. Known for strong judgment, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through.
Work History
School Bus Route Stop Inspector
8 Years 1 Month- Inspected school facilities, grounds, and equipment to identify safety hazards and maintenance issues.
- Documented inspection findings and routed corrective actions to custodial and maintenance teams.
- Monitored compliance with district safety procedures, fire codes, and emergency readiness standards.
- Conducted routine walkthroughs of entrances, hallways, and common areas to support student safety.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
Correctional Officer
2 Years 7 Months- Monitored inmate movement, counts, and housing areas to detect unusual activity.
- Conducted searches of individuals, cells, and property to intercept contraband.
- Responded to incidents and emergencies, applying approved safety and restraint protocols.
- Enforced facility security procedures, maintaining order and compliance within correctional environment.
- Supervised inmate work assignments and movement while preserving institutional rules.
Director of Transportation
24 Years 11 Months- Directed pupil transportation operations, aligning routes, schedules, and staffing with daily district needs.
- Oversaw bus driver supervision, training, and performance standards to support safe, reliable service.
- Coordinated vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repair scheduling to maintain fleet readiness.
- Ensured compliance with state transportation regulations, safety protocols, and district procedures.
- Reviewed routing efficiency and adjusted assignments to improve service coverage and operational consistency.
- Hired and promoted [Number] personnel within transportation department to maintain adequate coverage and top talent.
- Coordinated with principals and bus supervisors to achieve safe loading and unloading zones for school buses and safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic movement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Polictical Science
Associate of Science - SBDI AND 19-A, 96-047. @
Associate of Science - Agricultural Engineering
Skills
Quality control
Visual inspections
Inspection reporting
Training and mentoring
Safety awareness
Timeline
School Bus Route Stop Inspector
East Ramapo Central School District
09.2018 - CurrentRead More
Correctional Officer
NYS Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision
02.2016 - 09.2018Read More
Director of Transportation
Warwick Valley Central School District
09.1986 - 08.2011Read More
SUNY New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts from Polictical Science
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NYS Education Dept
Associate of Science from SBDI AND 19-A, 96-047. @
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SUNY Morrisville .
Associate of Science from Agricultural Engineering
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