EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

SECTION 1

PERSONNEL PROCEDURES

A. NEW DRIVER APPLICANTS (This section is in compliance with the current collective bargaining agreement.) 1. All new applicants, not already in possession of a valid school bus certificate, will be required to complete the driver training course as required by the State of California and any other requirements imposed by the Agency in relation to hiring procedures. 2. A $57.00 fee is required upon testing at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and a medical certificate (DL-51) is required. The initial certificate fees and DL-51 fees will be paid for by the Agency. Subsequent certificate renewals and DL-51 will be paid for by the Agency. Each driver will be expected to keep the certificates and DL-51 current. 3. Fingerprints are required of each new employee. 4. Upon acceptance of a permanent route, the new driver enters into a six (6) month probationary period. At the successful completion of the probationary period, the driver is considered a permanent employee. B. TITLE IX ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. The Agency is committed to providing an environment free from discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, including sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual assault, relationship/dating violence, and stalking. Inquiries regarding Title IX may be made with the Agency's Title IX Coordinator or to the United States Office of Civil Rights. Reports of unlawful discrimination in violation of Title IX may be made with the Agency's Title IX Coordinator.

Title IX Coordinator Josie Delgado Human Resources Administrator (661) 952-3113 jdelgado@avsta.com

C. DRUG SCREENING (This section is in compliance with the current collective bargaining agreement.) Federal law prohibits alcohol misuse and the use of controlled substances that could affect the performance of a safety-sensitive function by employees. This policy implements the requirements of Federal law. The Safety and Training Manager serves as the Agency Designated Employer Representative (DER).

Designated Employer Representative Sue Murphy Safety and Training Manager (661) 952-3117 smurphy@avsta.com

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Revised 8/14/2024