EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

5. In the case of any other emergency situation, students will exit the bus only under the direction of the Bus Driver.

At no time should the driver leave the immediate vicinity of the bus when passengers are aboard.

II. PRE-PLANNING A FIELD TRIP

A. BASIC PLANNING ELEMENTS The following are some of the informational items that should be obtained when assigned a field trip. This information can be found on the field trip sheet.

1. Date of Trip. 2. Destination/Name of group. 3. Departure and Return time. 4. Number of passengers and grade level.

5. Multi-bus move or trip. 6. Storage requirements. 7. Meal stops if needed.

B. PRE-TRIP CHECKS Once the field trip sheet is received, it is the responsibility of the driver to make certain that all preparations are made for the trip. 1. Drivers must pick up bus keys and a SMART tag tablet at check-in. 2. Check to make sure the bus is cleaned. 3. Make sure the bus is fueled to capacity. 4. Perform a full pre-trip bus inspection. 5. Review the trip request. 6. Review the map and directions. The driver should make sure the route to the destination is understood before leaving. 7. In the case of an emergency, or any other issues involving the trip, the Agency emergency answering service number shall be recorded for an emergency shall the need arise: (888) 207-0359. 8. The bus should arrive at the designated pick-up point fifteen (15) minutes before the designated leave time. 9. The driver should check with the coach, sponsor, or teacher in charge for last minute instructions and loading of extra equipment. 10.If the trip is returning after 6:30 PM, the driver should park their vehicle in the assigned bus parking space. 11.The driver should make sure to re-lock the gate upon entering. 12.The driver should make sure to see Safety and Training before the trip should the driver need any additional training on the assigned bus. C. COMMUNICATION WITH TEACHERS, COACHES, AND PASSENGERS AT PICKUP LOCATION It is the Agency’s procedure that there shall be at least one (1) authorized teacher or chaperone on each school bus for each activity trip. Exceptions to this must be approved in advance.

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Revised 8/14/2024