Current School Bus Route Information and School Closures

FILE: EDI-R

1. The bus driver shall be in charge of his/her vehicle at all times.

2. The teacher shall be in charge of the students at all times.

3. Loading for drill purposes shall be from the front to the back.

4. The teacher shall remain on the bus until all students are evacuated and shall be prepared in the event of an injured driver to turn off the ignition and lights, remove keys, set the hand brake, locate and remove the first-aid kit, locate and remove the fire extinguishers, and be capable of using the fire extinguisher.

5. Evacuation drills shall be via the front and back doors. Teachers shall, however, be familiar with the operation of the emergency windows.

6. School bus patrols shall be trained by their respective drivers and stationed at front and rear doors.

7. The school principal or supervising teacher may require the drill to be repeated if in his/her opinion the drill has not been conducted in a satisfactory manner.

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