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How does a driver SIGN UP for available field trips?
A GOOGLE SHEET will be made available to sign up for trips. Each available trip will have a separate tab with pertinent details about the trip. Simply add your name to trips you are interested in and available to drive.
Access to your PISD Google Drive is mandatory.
What are the scheduling specialists names?
Lisa, Erik and Kat
You are running late for your field trip pick up. What do you do?
During Regular Working Hours - Radio in to Trips and inform us of how behind you are running.
After Hours - Call the Trips On Call After Hours Cell #214-870-1733
What time do buses need to be back at the school on week days?
1:30 PM
How do absences affect your eligibility for field trips?
Drivers/Monitors - being absent on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday will result in being removed from driving field trip(s) or extra work on that day and the following workday.
Drivers/Monitors - being absent on Friday or the last school day of the week will result in being removed from driving field trips on that day and will not be eligible to drive a field trip until the next school day.
Drivers/Monitors - being absent the workday before or after a holiday will result in being removed from driving field trips for 1 week or until the next school day following the holiday break.
What PAPERWORK needs to be completed immediately after finishing a fieldtrip?
FIELD TRIP RESPONSE FORM-
This needs to be completed as soon as possible. It is also utilized for payroll bonuses and billing purposes. Timely submissions are crucial so we meet these deadlines.
Who plans the route if more than 3 buses are assigned to a trip?
Lead Driver
Can drivers with extra duties and shuttles sign up for field trips?
Yes! We have a 4 campuses that opened last year and one new middle school that is opening this year.
We will need you to drive field trips!
However, drivers with less weekly hours will be assigned a trip before you per our rotation.
You are the only driver assigned to a trip, you do not know where the campus is located nor the destination. What resources are available to you?
FIELD TRIP SPECIALISTS- we are here to help, no question is off limits. Come in and see us, give us a call!
GOOGLE MAPS- can be a great resource as well for researching destinations, routes, and campus locations.
What is the easiest way to CONTACT of the field trip specialists?
What TIME & MILEAGE should be reported for your field trip?
The time & mileage should be recorded when you head out to START your pre-trip and when you FINISH your post-trip and any necessary paperwork. (Trip Response Form submissions...)
What is the name of Prosper ISD's Stadium?
Prosper ISD Children's Health Stadium
How does the equitable field trip rotation work?
All drivers will be eligible to sign up for and drive field trips.
Drivers that have longer routes, shuttles, and extra duties still be able to drive field trips, however priority will be given to those employees with less hours and no dedicated extra duties.
If my fieldtrip requires SPECIAL NEEDS EQUIPMENT what should I do.
Support Services- Please see the FIELD TRIP SPECIALISTS
Rock Hill- Please see the FRONT OFFICE or you may reach out to BILL LYONS or ALEX KRILL.
FIELD TRIP SPECIALISTS- We are always available to help!
What is the field trip bonus for transportation drivers?
$30 on scheduled work days.
$50 on non work days.
What does the DEPARTURE TIME listed on the field trip paperwork indicate?
The time that the vehicles will be DEPARING THE DEPARTURE LOCATION, not the time that you will need to report to the yard to begin your pre-trip.
What is the penalty for not completing an assigned trip?
ONE WEEK: Any driver/monitor that declines a trip once assigned (unless for unforeseen emergency circumstances) two times will be removed from rotation for one week. Any driver/monitor who backs out of a trip on the day of departure (unless for unforeseen emergency circumstances) will be removed from rotation for one week.
TWO WEEKS: Any driver who is a “no call, no show” will be removed from the rotation for two weeks.
HOW EARLY should a driver arrive to their departure location?
15 MINUTES PRIOR
Drivers should arrive at their departure loading locations 15 min earlier than the listed departure time.
Where is the FIELD TRIP SPECIALISTS OFFICE located?
SUPPORT SERVICES-
We are located in Room #127. This is the first office on the right once you enter Support Services. We are directly across from the driver mailboxes.
Where can you access the following forms:
Transportation Facilities Addresses and Parking Maps Campus Addresses, Phone #'s, Google Map Links After Hours On-Call Field Trip Cellular Number Incident / Accident Procedures
Field Trip Assignment Email-
Links to all of these forms are located at the bottom of your field trip assignment email.
Always available through contacting the field trip office.
What is the name of our new middle school and where is it located?
Bridges Middle School is located at the NW Corner of Frontier Parkway and Custer.
You signed up for a field trip and are unable to adhere to that commitment and NEED TO CANCEL. What should you do?
CONTACT THE FT OFFICE as soon as possible. If this is a last minute call-out, please also let DISPATCH know that you were assigned to a field trip.
Please make every attempt to drive trips that you have committed to, however, unforeseen circumstances do arise.
What is important to know about FUELCARDS.
NO PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE when fueling.
Download FUELMAN APP- to ensure service station accepts the fuel card provided.
A PIN # is required along with the mileage.
RETAIN RECEIPTS to turn in with your paperwork.
When a trip is cancelled will I still receive the TRIP BONUS?
NIGHT / WEEKEND TRIP:
YES- If you are notified less than 2 hours from the departure time.
NO- Notified more than two hours prior to your departure time.
SCHOOL DAY TRIP:
YES- You will receive your time on the clock and the bonus if you were at the campus when notified.
NO- You will only receive the time you were on the clock if you had not arrived at the campus at the time you were notified.