Bus Ridership
SCHOOL BUS EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE
In carrying out the evacuation procedure all are reminded that the
driver has a least 3 monitors, plus alternates. Their duty is to assist
him in emergency situations and in the
normal operation of his bus route.
In case of an emergency evacuation -
1. All loose articles including jackets, books, kits, etc. must be left
on the bus.
2. Students will remain seated until it is their turn to unload.
3. When unloading, using the front door, students will unload from the
front, beginning with the seat behind the driver; then the front
seat across the aisle, moving back to second, third, etc. (Drivers
are encouraged to use this procedure in the normal unloading of
their vehicles.)
4. When unloading, using the back door, students will unload from the
last seat on the driver's side; then the last seat across the
aisle, and thus alternating up the aisle to the front of the bus.
5. When using both front and rear doors, both of the above procedures
will apply.
6. Students leaving the bus via the back door must crouch, extend their
arms to the monitors and hop down.
7. Students will congregate at a safe distance from the emergency scene,
away from the
traffic and act in a quiet orderly manner.
8. They must remain in this fashion until directions are given by either
the driver or
monitor.
9. The "Buddy" system will be used in order to facilitate a
quick check so as to ensure that all passengers are accounted for.
10. After the last student leaves the bus, the driver will walk through
the bus to check that
all have evacuated. He will be the last to leave and will remove the
keys from the
ignition.
11. In the event that the driver is injured, a monitor near the front of
the bus will assume
authority. He will turn off the key, assist passengers to remain calm;
arrange for
assistance for the driver. The driver should be removed by older
students if he is assessed to be in further danger by remaining on
the bus.
12. These rules apply to extra-curricular activities as well as regular
bus trips.
The purpose of this exercise is not to see how fast the drill can be
done; the purpose is to
train the students to leave the bus safely and in an orderly manner.
NEW POLICY - PLEASE NOTE:
OCCASIONAL BUS RIDERSHIP
Parents, please be advised that there is a new policy regarding
occasional bus
ridership. (This would be on those occasions where your child does not
ride his/her
regularly scheduled feeder bus, i.e., friend's birthday party, etc.)
The new policy requires the school to keep a record. Therefore, a
written notice must be given to the classroom teacher which will be
recorded in the office and forwarded to the bus driver involved. The
school must be informed in all cases when this occurs.
We would appreciate hearing of any bus ride changes as early as possible
as some record
keeping is now required.
BUS RIDERSHIP
I. General Rules:
1. Parents and students must realize that School Bus Transportation is a PRIVILEGE
and NOT a right.
2. Be informed that misbehavior of any kind will NOT be tolerated. Students
who misbehave can be denied the privilege of riding on the School Bus by
the Principal of his school. (Man. Regulation P250R10).
3. Each bus driver in co-operation with the Principal shall establish a
seating plan for his bus.
4. The seating plan shall be displayed in the bus and copy filed with
the Principal of each receiving school.
II. Student & Parent Responsibility:
1. Notify the driver if you will not be traveling on the bus at a
particular time.
2. Students should dress according to weather conditions. In winter
rural student or students taking part in extra-curricular bus trips
should be prepared for sudden storms or emergency situations, thus
they should wear snowboots
and other warm clothing.
III. Previous to Loading - On the Road and at School:
1. Be ON TIME. Help keep the bus on schedule.
2. If there is no sidewalk or path, it is recommended that you walk on
the side of
the road FACING TRAFFIC to get to the bus stop.
3. If you live on the opposite side of the road to the bus stop, it is
the parents' responsibility to decide whether the student should cross
the road to the bus stop before the bus arrives, or should wait
until the bus is stopped, in order to have the advantage of the
flashing lights for a safe crossing.
4. Stay OFF the road while waiting for the bus. Bus riders should
conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting for the bus.
5. Wait until the bus comes to a COMPLETE STOP before attempting to
board. Line up in an orderly, single file. Do NOT rush to board the
bus.
6. Use the handrail and watch your step when boarding the bus.
7. Be courteous. Don't take advantage of other children in order to get
to and from your seat.
IV. While on the Bus:
1. Students will sit on the seat assigned to them by the bus driver and
shall remain seated until they have reached their destination.
2. Never open the bus windows without the driver's permission.
3. Keep head and hands INSIDE the bus at ALL times.
4. Remember - loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts
the driver's attention and may result in a serious accident.
5. Avoid eating and drinking on the bus unless you have been given
permission by the driver.
6. Remain IN the bus in case of road emergency, unless directed to
follow Emergency Evacuation Procedure.
7. Keep absolutely "QUIET" when your bus is stopped at a
railway crossing.
8. Do NOT throw anything out of the windows.
9. Keep books, packages, coats and ALL other objects out of the aisles.
10. Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times.
11. NEVER tamper with the bus or its equipment.
12. Treat the bus equipment as valuable furniture in your home.
Offenders may
be required to pay for damage to seats, etc.
13. ALWAYS be courteous to your fellow students, the bus driver and to
passers-
by.
14. The driver is responsible for controlling the bus riders. On extra
curricular trips this responsibility shall be shared by the driver
and the supervising teacher.
15. Parents will be notified if there is continuous misconduct on the
bus. Students
may be denied the privilege of riding.
16. It is against regulations for anyone to take on the bus any
firearms, animals,
explosives or any object that could endanger the other passengers.
17. No driver of a school bus shall smoke or allow any person to smoke
on the school bus while children are on board.
18. The rear door shall be used for emergency purposes only.
V. After Leaving the Bus:
1. Help look after the safety and comfort of the small children.
2. When crossing the road, cross at least 10 feet in FRONT of the bus,
but ONLY after checking to be sure NO traffic is approaching and the
driver has given the "ALL CLEAR" signal.
3. If you live on the same side of the road as the bus stop, move clear
of the bus (approximately 6 feet) as the bus pulls away.
4. You must co-operate with the monitors on your bus. They are the
driver's helpers and it is their duty to help make the ride to and from
school a safe one for you and your fellow students.
THESE RULES APPLY TO EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS REGULAR BUS
TRIPS.
