EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

needs of the group . If at all possible, exchange cell phone numbers with the chaperone.

1. The teacher in charge MUST have a trip roster with a list of names of the passengers for roll call purposes during the loading process. The driver shall ask for a copy of the roster after the roll is called and make certain that the student count matches the roll. 2. If a student is missing, a call shall be made to the driver supervisor and the principal of the school for whom students are being transported to notify them of the situation and receive instructions on how to proceed. The driver is responsible for maintaining the safety of the students who are on the bus. Ask that chaperone to notify AVSTA when that student is found through the Answering Service at (888) 207-0359. 3. Many times parents travel to the same location and ask that their children travel back home or go elsewhere for the weekend with them. The teacher in charge MUST make that decision and has been pre-approved with the school prior to the trip. 4. Upon return to your original departure location, the driver should remind students and staff to check the bus to make certain that no items are left on board. After everyone is off the bus, the driver should walk through the bus and check all seats for damage and around seats for lost articles 5. If the driver shall find damage that was done while on the trip, it shall be called to the attention of the teacher in charge and shown to him or her. A Trouble Report on the damage shall be completed using the Driver Reporting Kiosk indicating the trip number. 6. The driver is in charge of the bus, students and all passengers. In the event student behavior is not acceptable, the behavior shall be treated the same as it would be on a home-to-school run. If the problem is with a teacher, a report shall be turned into the Director of Operations. 7. Avoid confrontation with teachers or chaperones in front of students. If the need should arise for a confidential conversation with a teacher or chaperone, the bus should be stopped in a safe place and the teacher should be asked to step off the bus so that a discussion on the issue may be held. 8. Long field trips can be very tiring for the driver as well as the passengers. The following should be considered on a long trip: a. Get plenty of rest before the trip. b. The driver should also consider resting during the waiting time before the return trip. c. The driver should watch eating habits while on the trip. Large heavy meals may cause drowsiness. d. Stay within the driving hours. e. If emergencies happen on the road, follow emergency procedures. Never unload g. As a professional, the driver should always keep in mind that he or she represents the Agency when on a field trip and should display conduct accordingly. Equally important is the fact that the safety of the passengers that the Agency transports lies in the knowledge of the equipment and the professional driving ability of a professional driver. F. FIELD TRIPS REQUIRING DRIVERS TO STAY WITH GROUP Drivers must stay with their group while on duty for the trip. Driver must be available for coaches, teachers, and chaperones as needed. your passengers unless it is absolutely necessary. f. Follow Agency policies and California state laws.

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Revised 8/14/2024