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Safety

Reference: EBBC – Emergency Drills

School principals in cooperation with the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services or designee shall
schedule and conduct bus evacuation drills at least twice during the school year for all students who are
transported to and from school.

Documentation of dates and time will be submitted to the Student Services office.

The Transportation Contractor or designee (i.e., contracted bus company) shall ensure that all school bus
driver’s and school bus aides are properly trained for the functions of their position.

The Transportation Coordinator or designee (i.e., contracted bus company) shall ensure that anyone
driving a school vehicle used to transport students to and from school and school related activities meet
all of the requirements and rules governing school bus drivers.

The Transportation Coordinator or designee (i.e., contracted bus company) shall ensure that anyone
driving a school vehicle hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsement(s) for
the class and type of vehicle operated.

The Transportation Coordinator will file the Annual Certification of School Bus Drivers Report with the
Central Office.

Bus Accidents

In the event of a bus accident, the following procedure shall be followed:

1. The driver shall notify police via cell phone and request that they notify the Transportation
Supervisor, designee or Superintendent of Schools.
2. The driver shall contact the Transportation Supervisor or designee and/or agencies that can assist in
promptly providing for the safety and welfare of the passengers.
3. The driver shall NOT leave the students unattended under any circumstances.
4. The Transportation Supervisor or designee shall notify the Assistant Superintendent and Building
Principal of the accident.
5. The Transportation Supervisor shall proceed to the scene of the accident as soon as possible.
6. The Transportation Supervisor or designee shall verify the accident with police, keep a written record
of each accident, and report all accidents as required.

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