Vehicles
Do drivers have to do a pre and post trip on their buses before leaving the yard or school?
YES! All drivers should perform
Are school buses required to stop at all railroad crossings?
Yes. School buses are required by law to stop at all railroad crossings.
When writing a behavior report you should write your personal opinion of the students behavior.
No. When writing a behavior report stick to the facts about what took place.
If a student is being dropped off and their sibling who is 16 years old is there to get them and they do not have a waiver what should you do?
A.Drop them off
B. Call their phone number to make sure there is an adult there
C. Call Dispatch
Is it necessary to call the police if the bus is hit by something? (parked car, moving car, object etc)
YES! Always call the police! This is a school vehicle which is held to different standards that a car that is hit. Safety is our number 1 concern.
When finished writing the behavior report who do you give it to?
Dispatch
When dropping off a student at home should you wait to see and adult at the door before leaving?
Yes. Unless the have a waiver filled out that they can be left with adult supervision.
How many emergency triangles are on the bus?
3
Where can you find blank behavior reports?
In the break room in Berkeley Heights by the copier.
How long should you wait outside a students house at drop off/pick up?
A. Until the parent comes out regardless of how much time it takes.
B. Wait 1-2 mins then call there contact person.
C. Wait 1-5 minutes then call Dispatch.
Should the driver or aide discuss behavioral incidents with parents?
No. The driver and aide should only write the behavior report and let office staff speak with the students sending district.
Do the height of the rub rails on the side of the bus have any significance?
Yes. The rub rails indicate where the floor, seat cushion and top of the seat is in case of an emergency.