EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

F. SPECIAL NEEDS PROCEDURES 1. Do not give or sell students beverages, candy, gum or other food items as rewards for good behavior. Many special needs students have food allergies you may not be aware of and this could become a life threatening issue. 2. Drivers and Bus Aides shall refrain from eating while driving. Drivers and Bus Aides may drink when the bus is not in motion; however, any beverage must be in a PLASTIC OR METAL container with a spill-proof lid. NO paper or Styrofoam cups are allowed in the bus. No drinks of any kind may be stored or placed upon the dash of the bus. 3. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING on or around special needs buses at any time. G. SPECIAL NEEDS BUS STOPS All special needs students are to be dropped off only at their designated stops and only to a designated adult unless it is noted on the route sheet that the student is release-to self. No student shall be released from a bus unless a release-to-self form is on file in the Dispatch office or directed to do so by Dispatch. Under no circumstances shall the door of the bus be opened for a stranger or a student released to an unauthorized adult. 2. PROBLEM AT STOP: If a student’s equipment is not working properly and it is the opinion of the driver that the student cannot be transported safely, the driver shall inform the parent of the problem. If the problem cannot be resolved, the driver shall request direction from Dispatch. The appropriate Supervisory staff member will make the decision regarding transportation of the student. 3. ILL STUDENT: If a student is ill or suspected to be ill, Dispatch shall be contacted for further instructions. H. TRANSPORTATION RELEASE INFORMATION FORM 1. IF A STUDENT DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNED TRANSPORTATION RELEASE INFORMATION FORM ON FILE, THE STUDENT IS NOT TO BE LET OFF THE BUS FOR ANY REASON. THE DRIVER MUST CALL DISPATCH IMMEDIATELY AND DISPATCH WILL GIVE YOU FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS STUDENT. 2. Drivers must deliver a Transportation Release Information Form to the parents or guardian of each student they transport. The signed and completed form is to be returned to Dispatch within ten (10) days of the first day of transporting the student. 3. TRANSPORTATION RELEASE INFORMATION FORM: If the student has a signed Transportation Release Information Form on file, the driver should make certain that the student is being released to the person, legal guardian or individual listed on the Transportation Release Information Form. 4. STOP TIME CHANGE: If a student receives a stop time change, the appropriate scheduling supervisor will create the memo (that will include the stop time change information) that is to be delivered to the student’s parent. If the driver is u nable to deliver this memo to the parent, the scheduling supervisor should be notified immediately. 1. NO ONE AT HOME: If no one is home to receive a student, the student shall be kept on the bus and Dispatch called for further instructions.

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Revised 8/9/2023