EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

2. A collision between a vehicle and a pupil or a school bus driver while the pupil or driver is crossing the highway when the school bus flashing red signal lamps are required to be operated pursuant to Section 22112 V.C. 3. Injury of a pupil inside a vehicle described in paragraph (1) as a result of acceleration, deceleration, or other movement of the vehicle. (b) The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall investigate all school bus accidents with the exception of accidents involving only property damage and occurring entirely on private property; however, CHP will investigate accidents on private property where California Vehicle Code notice of enforcement is posted. A. REPORTING Whenever any school bus accident occurs, the driver shall stop at the scene, immediately notify or cause to be notified the CHP, his or her employer, and the school district for which the bus may be operated under contract (13 CCR 1219). B. ACCIDENT NOTIFICATIONS In case of accident, immediately radio or see to it that the Agency is notified. If unable to reach the Agency dispatcher, the driver shall notify or cause to be notified the CHP. Give location. If there are injuries that will require transportation, indicate the number of people injured. Comply with all provisions in the Code of Regulations, Title 13. If reporting by radio an accident that has been witnessed by the driver, the driver shall indicate that an Agency vehicle was not involved, then give necessary details the location of the accident, injuries, and type of help needed. C. PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT In the case of an accident, the driver shall do the following: 1. Stop the bus and turn off the engine. 2. Evaluate the scene as per first aid manual and act accordingly. 3. Remain calm. Do not argue, give way to anger, or make unwarranted accusations. 4. Put out road reflectors. 5. Make the pupils as safe and comfortable as possible. 6. Following an accident, do not move a school bus from the scene of the accident until approved by proper authority. 7. Make student seating chart indicating student's name, age, and seat location. Seating chart is located in the First Aid Kit. 8. Do not release students to anyone, except proper authorities (CHP, Sheriff, paramedics, etc.). Before releasing, have names of students, school they attend and address and to whom they have been released and to what location they are in route. The driver must not, under any circumstances, release students to unauthorized individuals. The driver is responsible for the safety and well-being of all students until relieved of those responsibilities by a Supervisor. No photographs of an accident of an accident scene shall be taken unless specifically instructed by Safety and Training.

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Revised 8/9/2023