EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

8. Working with chaperones and/or teachers. 9. Adjusting to the activities and the spirit of the trip. 10.Handling of emergencies that may occur away from home. 11.Fueling off site. 12.Mechanical breakdowns.

C. COMMON CAUSES OF AN ACCIDENT Federal school bus accident reports indicate that many accidents occur on field trips and the leading cause are as follows:

1. Drivers unfamiliar with the bus. 2. Drivers unfamiliar with the route being traveled. 3. Misuse of braking system descending grades. 4. Driver fatigue. 5. Faulty equipment.

D. BREAKDOWN PROCEDURES When mechanical problems develop which render the bus inoperable or unsafe for pupil transportation, the bus, if at all possible, should be moved as far off the main traveled portion of the roadway as is safe and practical. If bus cannot be moved off roadway and is in a position to obstruct traffic or be a hazard, emergency reflectors shall be placed in accordance with vehicle code Section 25300. You shall then radio or call in the following information:

1. Location. 2. Direction in which the bus is headed. 3. Number of students aboard, if any. 4. As accurately as possible, describe the cause of the problem.

In the event a breakdown should occur after hours, it must be reported by calling the answering service at (888) 207-0359. During the weekend, breakdowns shall be reported by calling the phone number for the Mechanic on call located on your trip sheet. If you are unable to reach the on call Mechanic, call the answering service at the phone number listed above. 5. Student Release Procedures There are times when these events take place on very busy highways that put the bus and occupants in danger. When this happens and the bus cannot be moved, California Highway Patrol must be notified, and they respond to provide for a safe resolution of the problem. Please be aware that, the following procedures will be followed in such instances: 1. If the bus is stopped on a busy, high-speed limit road or highway, no passengers will be permitted to exit the bus until Law Enforcement Officers have arrived and provided for a safe exit from the vehicle, and only at the direction of the Bus Driver. 2. All passengers must remain seated with their seatbelts secure. 3. Students will only be released to Parents once a Law Enforcement Officer has provided for a safe transfer of the student to the parent. 4. Parents must provide identification to accept a student and may only accept their own student.

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Revised 8/14/2024