EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

2. Drivers must deliver a Transportation Release Information Form to the parents or guardian of each student they transport. The signed and completed form is to be returned to Dispatch within ten (10) days of the first day of transporting the student. 3. TRANSPORTATION RELEASE INFORMATION FORM: If the student has a signed Transportation Release Information Form on file, the driver should make certain that the student is being released to the person, legal guardian or individual listed on the Transportation Release Information Form. 4. STOP TIME CHANGE: If a student receives a stop time change, the appropriate scheduling supervisor will create the memo (that will include the stop time change information) that is to be delivered to the student’s parent. If the driver is unable to deliver this memo to the parent, the scheduling supervisor should be notified immediately.

SECTION 7

FIELD TRIPS (This section is in compliance with the current collective bargaining agreement.)

I. GENERAL FIELD TRIP INFORMATION Prior to departure on a school activity trip, all pupils shall receive safety instruction which includes, but is not limited to, operation of emergency release of front door, location of emergency exits, location of ignition key, location of parking brake, and location and use of emergency equipment. Instruction also may include responsibilities of passengers seated next to an emergency exit. Be mindful that the bus and the driver must remain available at all times to respond to the needs of the group . If at all possible, exchange cell phone numbers with the chaperone. A. EXTRA HOURS Extra hour assignments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the agreement between the bargaining unit and the Agency. B. ACTIVITY TRIP DIFFERENCES Qualified driver may be assigned to drive a field trip with various groups. These may occur between regular home-to-school routes, late afternoon, evenings, or on weekends. Driving field trips can present problems that are different from regular home-to-school routes.

Some of these items to be considered are as follows:

1. Being assigned to drive a bus other than the one usually driven. 2. Transporting different age groups other than those normally transported. 3. Driving long periods at one time. 4. Driving roadways and freeways and driving in and out of cities that are not familiar. 5. Driving at night. 6. Driving in inclement weather and road conditions. 7. Transporting extra equipment.

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Revised 8/14/2024