WCS Welcomes New Transportation Director
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is excited to announce the hiring of Douglas Light as Warsaw Community Schools’ Transportation Director.
A resident of Warsaw, Light has spent the past 22 years working in the public service sector as a law enforcement officer. During his time in law enforcement, Light has served as corporal and shift manager for the Warsaw Police Department. His experience includes 12 years as a road patrol officer, enforcing Indiana state criminal and traffic law, and 10 years as a DARE program instructor for Warsaw Schools, providing students with decision making skills for safe and healthy living.
“I’m extremely excited to begin this new chapter in my life,” noted Light. “I look forward to working with the WCS administration team and building relationships with the men and women in the transportation department. Students’ education begins with transportation and we want to provide a safe and professional experience for our students.”
In addition to his aforementioned experience, Light has served as emergency vehicle operations instructor for WPD and ILEA and has worked closely with school administration to advance ALICE safety training to all Warsaw schools.
“Warsaw Community Schools is excited to name Mr. Doug Light as our transportation director. His experience as a DARE officer and expertise in school safety and public transportation will be a wonderful complement to our transportation department,” stated Dr. David Hoffert, superintendent of Warsaw Schools. “While we are sad to see Officer Light leave the WCS DARE program, his impact with all our families through safe transportation to and from school will be a large asset to our entire community. WCS administration is working with WPD to ensure our DARE program continues forward in the same quality and impact.”