EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

6. 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. 7. The bus should arrive at the designated pick-up point fifteen (15) minutes before the designated leave time. 8. The driver should check with the coach, sponsor, or teacher in charge for last minute instructions and loading of extra equipment. 9. If the trip is returning after 6:30 PM, the driver should park their vehicle in the assigned bus parking space. 10. The driver should make sure to re-lock the gate upon entering. 11. 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 Age ncy’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. Antelope Valley Union High School District, , and Lancaster School District DO NOT ALLOW teachers/coaches to bring their own children on field trips or to sporting events. If a coach, teacher, or sponsor arrives with their children or guest, they should be informed immediately that the guests or children will not be transported. Westside School District DOES ALLOW teachers/coaches to bring their own children on trips if the children are grade school students who attend school in Westside School District. When the passengers are on board and seating arrangements have been finished, the following should be done: 1. Briefly discuss with the passengers basic bus rules including no eating or drinking allowed on the bus. 2. The following should be discussed as they relate to an emergency: emergency exits, responsibility of those seated next to the emergency exits, operation of emergency release of front door, location of first-aid kit, fire extinguisher location and how to use ignition key, and brake. 3. In buses equipped with seat belts, the driver must ensure that all passengers, including school personnel, teachers, coaches, and chaperones, are properly seat belted prior to putting the bus in motion. D. REST, FOOD, OR FUELING STOPS When a rest, food, or fueling stop is made on a trip, the bus must be secured and all safety-related items should be checked. Check tires for inflation. This should be done immediately after the stop is made so any problems may be found and addressed. This process should be repeated immediately upon the arrival at the destination of the trip. 1. If a stop is taken for fueling, certain steps must be followed: a. If necessary, unload all students. Make sure all students stay with chaperon. b. Make sure correct fuel is put into bus. c. Check oil and water levels.

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Revised 8/9/2023