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j. Destroying or defacing bus or bus equipment. k. Any action that interferes with the safe transportation of Student. Continued disorderly conduct. l. Weapons of ANY kind. m. A violation of the California Education Code. 4. CONFERENCES A conference may be requested by a parent to discuss their students behavioral issues. The conference will include the parent(s), student, Agency representative, and the driver(s) and bus aide(s) of the student. The Transportation Security Supervisor will arrange the conference and give notice to the employees of the data time. Employees will be in paid status for conferences. If you are having a continued disciplinary problem with a student you can request a conference with the Transportation Security Supervisor.

SECTION 6

SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (This section is compliant with the current collective bargaining agreement. All policies and procedures following this section related to transportation apply therein)

A. SPECIAL NEEDS DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS All drivers must pass and maintain a special needs training course provided by the Agency.

B. LOAD ZONE PROCEDURES DO NOT back up in the load zone without pre-approval.

C. HAND WASHING Thorough hand washing is the most important factor in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and shall be practiced conscientiously by all school bus drivers.

D. SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT Students who require a wheelchair for transportation must be in an approved wheelchair. Wheelchairs must have properly maintained and functioning brakes, tires in good repair, and have functional and secure seat belts and bodily restraints if necessary. Electric wheelchairs must have spill-proof batteries. It is the responsibility of the parent to maintain functioning brakes and seat belts, at a minimum, for any student requiring a wheelchair. Bus drivers will establish the safety of a student’s equipment (brakes, seat belt) and may determine that the student is unsafe to be transported. Driver shall notify Dispatch of the safety issue and Dispatch will notify parent their student is unable to be transported due to the safety concerns. E. SEIZURES From time to time drivers may have to drive students who are prone to seizures. Contact Dispatch immediately. Dispatch will give you further direction. Keep an accurate time of the seizure. Notify Dispatch when the seizure has stopped.

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Revised 8/9/2023