Craven County SchoolsTransportation Services

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Bus Driver eStaff Development Training

for 2012-13

Welcome Last Updated on July 2, 2012 Training topics to be covered in a

electronic power point presentation

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Why eStaff Development Training Cost – efficient use of school financial

resources helps maintain public support Employee cost – drivers do not have to

travel to bus garage for meeting Employee time – drivers and school

supervisor can coordinate bus driver training with other school activities

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Transportation Services Web Homepage

From CCS homepage go to Departments then select Transportation

Study Guides for renewal, railroad crossing procedures, etc…

CCS handbooks – READ B.O.Y. presentations & memos Links for school bus transportation info

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CCS iWeb Forms website

Registered User Password protected All Transportation forms are on this site

TD 101 – Student Transportation Form TD 25 – Accident Report TD 148 – Acknowledgement of Participation

Do NOT share any CCS forms withnon-CCS employees without permission

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Session Law 2010-20 & James City RR crossing

Law excludes only the James City RR “exempt” crossing from state law that requires school and activity buses to stop at “exempt” crossings in NC

DO NOT STOP DO NOT USE FLASHERS PROCEED WITH CAUTION

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Video/Audio Surveillanceof Drivers & Passengers

School system methods of monitoring Bus camera systems on all school buses GPS tracking will be continued School and Garage staff observations Bus vehicle data (mileage, stops & etc.) Bus driver reports (start/stop times,

speed) Unofficial methods of monitoring

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In the Public’s Eye

We are constantly in the “public’s eye.” Cell phones and cameras make it

possible for the public to record our actions.

Think BEFORE you speak or act !!!! There are no “off the record” actions. No “Expectation of Privacy” while on

bus performing bus driver duties.

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Monitoring of Student/Driver Behaviors

& Efficiency Discuss impact for bus drivers

Monitoring of driver actions/behaviors Monitoring of student conduct/actions

Discuss bus camera/gps use Following bus route directions (stops) Verify actual working time (timesheet) Confirm preformed duties (pre – post

trip)

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School System Cell Phones A phone must be available for use by

driver in case of emergency situation. State Law - Do NOT use any style

electronic devise while operating a school or activity bus!!!!!! This includes hands-free models - DO NOT

WEAR HANDS-FREE on the bus. Bus camera will monitor driver

actions Includes on & off driver related duties

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School System Cell Phones

Driver must request system provided cellular phone, if needed. TD138 Cellular Phone Driver Agreement

Cellular phone usage is tracked. Cost of use based on all minutes used.

NOT a share plan for minutes used. Non school use will be billed to driver.

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Passenger Safety Instructions

State law requires bus passenger safety instructions within first five days at start and once during second semester.

Coordinate with bus supervisor. Explain “evacuation procedures” Required before each field trip

(school or activity bus or charter bus).

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Passenger Safety Instructions

Document in writing Bus Passenger Safety Instructions

Use “School Bus Passenger’s Safety Guidelines” brochure on CCS iWeb

“School Bus Safety Minute Presentation”

Also use “School Bus Evacuation” brochure on CCS iWeb

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School Bus Transportationin North Carolina

School bus transportation is a form of “public” transportation.

School bus transportation is the safest form of student transportation. In Craven County approx. one-half of our

students ride the bus AM or PM Educate general public just how safe

children are when on school bus.

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School Bus Transportation Services

Quality of professional bus driver Required training by federal & state laws Monitoring and re-certification of drivers

Quality of school bus vehicle Compartmentalization Construction of vehicle 13 times more safe that average car

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Pre trip & Post trip Inspection

Pre-trip inspection – required by law For driver & student protection Report malfunctions on sign-in sheet

Post-trip inspection – Required by Craven County Schools Check for students or property left on bus Check for bus malfunctions – call if

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Bus Accident Procedures Do NOT leave the scene until

authorized to do so by a supervisor. Notify authorities (911, school,

garage). Complete a seating chart ASAP. Complete a written statement with

details ASAP – for your protection. Complete TD 25 within 2-3 days.

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Substance Abuse Screening

Local post accident testing Report all accidents to supervisor Generally all accidents require local

testing

DOT substance abuse screening Pre-employment Post-accident screening Random screening

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Bus Route Changes

Driver authorized for emergency route changes – weather, accidents & etc. Press “event button” to record changes Report route or stop change to supervisor

Driver is NOT authorized for permanent route changes or bus stop location changes – follow procedures.

Unauthorized changes create PROBLEMS.

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Passenger Stop Changes

Must be approved PRIOR to implementation by bus driver

Alternate stops – approved by sch & gar

Out-of-district – Superintendent only School approves first – space on bus Garage gives final approval -

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Bus Route / Passenger Stop Changes During the

Year As new printouts are received, only

approved stops will be listed on the updated bus route description printout

If a stop address is not listed, do NOT continue to stop at address

Be aware of the new TD123 (Bus route Discrepancy form)

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DOT Projects & Warnings

DOT bridge projects often require bus route detours

Contact garage for special re-routing Drivers are to READ & OBEY all DOT

project signs, including weight limits Call garage for bus GVWR, if needed

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Safety and Seating Assignment

Avoid having students seated near rear of bus when other seats are available.

Students must be “completely seated on the bus seat.”

Maintain an assigned seating chart. Do NOT exceed seating capacity of

bus. Standees are strictly prohibited.

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NC DPI Ridership Count This one ridership count provides the

funds to operate our entire bus transportation operation.

Inform students of importance of count. Encourage all students to ride this week. Inform parents of importance of count. Count students at least twice each run.

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Consequences of Annual Ridership Count

Expect changes after data reviewed Bus routes at schools are modified. Buses at schools are switched on

routes. Increase in buses assigned to a

school. Decrease in buses at a school. Driver’s route time may be modified.

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Reported Public Concerns

Reduce speed in residential areas. Talking on cell phone - bus camera use. Passenger stops too close together. STAY on the ROAD and OFF the grass. Reduce speed through intersections. NEVER leave scene of accident until

instructed by police or school official.

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We Promote Self Monitoring

What one activity or school bus driver does affects the public’s perception of all bus drivers for CCS.

If you make a mistake – “tell your supervisor immediately.”

Communication helps prevent small problems from becoming BIG problems.

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Bus Driver Handbook Bus Driver Handbook has been

revised for 2012-2013 school year. The Bus Driver Handbook includes

policies and regulations that directly affect bus drivers.

Drivers are responsible for reviewing the bus handbook for changes each year. Must sign TD 148 to verify.

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Observation Reports Bus Route/Driver Observation Reports

Route Observation Report (TD150) Route Discrepancy Report (TD123) Payroll Discrepancy Report (TD124)

Become part of Driver’s file Repetitive/Multiple observations will

be the basis for disciplinary action.

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Disciplinary ActionFor Bus Drivers

CCS policy requires disciplinary action for several actions Extended unnecessary bus idling Moving violation while operating a bus Failure to report a bus accident

Use of cell phone while operating a bus— NC law makes it illegal to use any

electronic device while driving a school bus.

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DMV Bus Driver Trainer

Bunny Schramm, NC DMV DEPS Web address contact infoDmv.trainer@craven.k12.nc.us Mobile phone contact info

252-571-2373 School Bus Garage –

252-514-6377 (will take a message, (if no response from email)

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DMV Bus Driver Trainer

“Driver Education Program Specialist.” Employee of NC DMV, not CCS. Use CCS Groupwise email to contact. Trainer will contact drivers to schedule

renewal; email if not contacted two months prior to expiration.

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Bus Driver Certification and NC DMV Commercial Driver’s

License

Two separate issues Certification b/w driver & BOE

BOE can issue/cancel “certification” Proper certification allows driver to

operate school system bus – sch or act CDL licensure b/w driver & DMV

CDL license w/ P&S belongs to driver Can not operate bus w/o “certification”

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CDL Medical Review DMV medical review process

Affects NC driver license eligibility

CCS medical exemption process Determines CCS employment eligibility CCS makes the employability decision See Bus Driver Handbook for details

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Bus Driver Pocket Card Requirements

School bus - white card Activity bus – blue card

Signify eligibility for CCS Present pocket card when

requested Return card when leave CCS

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Activity bus driver certification upcoming DMV

changes

School bus certifications cannot be converted to Activity Bus certifications.

All original bus driver certifications will be “school bus” (yellow) certified.

All “activity bus” certified drivers must become “school bus” certified by July 2015.

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Activity Bus Procedures Passenger stops are NOT allowed Driver is responsible for stops &

safety Must have a current “pocket card” Supt. approves all out of state trips Passenger evacuation procedures NOT used by non school groups

Only exceptions are recreation dept.

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Nurse topics to be added Pending

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School Bus Garage Staff

Becton Broughton, DirectorDavid Rink, Transportation Supervisor

Shelley Pritchett, TIMS coordinator______________, Payroll coordinator

Ronnie Everington, Inventory coordinator

Donna Dixon, BSIP coordinator

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School Bus Garage Staff

Service Areas Technicians

Hav Area – Billy Moss & Dave FinkNB Area – Leslie Johnson & Jasper FlowersWC Area – Robert Lackey & Brandon

Gaskins

Local Vehicle/Route Coordinator – Hugh JollyShop Mechanic – Tim WiscarvaFuel Truck – Henry Quinn

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Transportation Supervisor

David Rink, Transportation Supervisor Supervises area technicians Daily sign in sheet Fuel for field trips Annual DPI Inspection Fueling schedule for school buses etc, etc……

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TIMS bus route Coordinator

Shelley Pritchett, TIMS coordinator Initial bus routes Bus route updates Student residence data Alternate in district stop requests Out of district transportation requests Attendance boundary updates

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TIMS – computerized bus routing and other uses

TIMS bus route update guidelines Update routes on original form Use highlighters, do not completely mark out names

Complete promptly Bus path is determined by right or

left; not by east/west or north/south

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Early College bus route ridership accuracy

High School Drivers Be aware of Early College student stops are AM only

Students not to be listed for PM Stop description will be coded with a 314.xxx or 321.xxx (# to the right)

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Parent bus stop appeal procedures

Bus driver does not initiate Bus supervisor coordinates Changes must be approved Confirmed on printed route

description Supervisor maintains record of

approved alternate bus stops & out-of-district approved students

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Financial Services Coordinator

Aaron Wallace, Financial Services Coordinator

Bus route time and revisions Driver pay agreements & revisions Driver time sheets monitoring School bus field trip use & payment Driver CDL licensure & bus certification

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Bus Route Time & Bus Driver Pay Agreements

Route time set by TIMS & driver data. TD110 3-day average required for changes.

Verified by bus camera, GPS, staff. Non-driving time included in route time. Established Route time is maximum time

without written explanation. Appeal procedures available on web.

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Bus Driver Timesheets

Only timesheets to used for payroll. REQUIRED FOR ALL BUS DRIVERS. Must be kept current (2-3 days). Record bus number and route time

on timesheet. Signatures required - you &

supervisor. Timesheet will be returned for

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School Topics Add specific school topics

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Feedback Request

Drivers are encouraged to provide written feedback on – eStaff Development – did the slides

and discussion provide as much information as previous group session

Additional topics – list of topics to include in next presentation

Plus/delta summary from each driver

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Self Evaluation Activity How does driver report mechanical

problem with bus? Which accidents have to be reported

to bus supervisor? What ways are used to verify

accuracy in actual time worked by bus drivers?

School bus travel is how many times safer than private vehicle travel?

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Acknowledgement of Participation

Questions or Concerns

Review, sign and date the TD 148 form, “Acknowledgement of Participation …..” then have supervisor sign and date.

For questions or concerns that are not answered by your supervisor, email Becton Broughton (see GroupWise)

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Best wishes for a safe and successful school year !!!

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