Papers, Papers Everywhere
How often should transportation logs be signed by parents?
Every trip needs a new log (2x/wk)
True or False: It is the Y's responsibility to put gas in the bus.
False: it IS the Y's responsibility to make sure there is enough gas to travel but the bus company should do this before arrival
True or False: It is fine to disregard bus rules if they are stupid.
False: the rules exist for a reason, even if you think they are stupid
What is the ratio for off campus?
1 to 10 or less
True or False: The transportation log for each bus doesn't have to include the students on a specific bus as long as they are accounted for.
False: The log for each bus has to have the names of the students who load onto that bus.
How many Y staff need to do the final walk at unloading?
Name two things staff should not be wearing on the bus
Sunglasses, Hats, headphones, flipflops
True or False: You can be one on one with a child at work if you know them outside of the Y
False: you should never be one on one with a student
How often do transportation drills have to happen?
DHS says 1x/quarter...YMCA says 1x/month
True or False: You only need to see the headlights are working if we are traveling in the dark.
False: a pre inspection item is to see that all lights are working.
How long can students be on the bus traveling?
No limit (but we try to stick to 45 min)
What are you supposed to do every 15 minutes?
name AND face checks
True or False: you can add all your initials and time stamps to the transportation log after everyone is seated and the bus is moving to save time.
False: This needs to be filled out as each individual student is loaded.
Who needs to sign that the bus is empty at unloading?
Bus driver and 1/2 the staff
Name three things that can be done on a bus to entertain children
games, songs, trivia, community time, etc.
True or False: You can post children on social media as long as we have a signed photo release
False: You can take photos to send to your director BUT we will fire you for posting students online!
How long does the Y have to keep transportation logs on file?
1 year
Name 3 things that need to be checked on the bus before loading students.
First Aid Kit, Charged Fire Extinguisher, Blood-Borne Pathogen Kit, 5 DHS bus signs, bungie cords, tires, working headlights and taillights, working brake lights, working turn signals, mirrors, working wiper blades, working dash gauges, caution triangles, functioning doors and windows, full gas tank, cleanliness, working flashlight, seatbelt cutter
How should staff and students be seated on the bus?
Staff are zigzagged, students are told where to sit by adults and seated based on age/gender
True or false: You are allowed to use your cell phone on the bus as long as you are talking to your parents.
False: it is a DHS violation for staff to be on their phones on the bus!