POLICY:
It is the responsibility of each NOCAC Bus Driver to complete and document a daily pre-trip inspection of the school bus before transporting children and to do a post trip inspection at the conclusion of each route.
PROCEDURES:
Pre Trip
For the safety of all children and staff there are two types of pre-trip inspections that can be performed prior to transporting children on a school bus, regardless of the time of day and document on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report.
Full Daily Pre-Trip Inspection:
- Shall be performed by the bus driver if they are driving the bus for the first time on any given day.
Brakes, Lights, & Tires (BLT’s:
- If a Full Pre-Trip does not need to be performed, BLT’s must be.
- BLT’s may be performed if the bus driver has already driven the same bus earlier in the day and the bus has not been used for any other purpose:
- Field Trips
- Taken to be filled with gas
- Used to transport children to Medical or Dental appointments
- The Bus Driver must remove the BUS CHECKED, NO CHILDREN LEFT ON BUS sign on the back door before starting the route.
- The Bus Driver will record the beginning odometer, route start time and destination on the Bus Gas and Mileage Log.
- Bus driver must put site and bus number on the form
- The Daily Vehicle Inspection Report will be completed daily and turned into the Transportation/Safety Specialist (TSS) at the end of each week.
- Bus driver must put site and bus number on the form
- Any needed repairs are to be documented on the Daily Vehicle Inspection Report and emailed immediately to the TSS.
Post Trip
- The Bus Driver must visually inspect each seat position to ensure all children have exited the bus.
- The Bus Driver must put the BUS CHECKED, NO CHILDREN LEFT ON BUS sign on the back door.
- The Bus Driver must complete the Bus Driver Post Route Inspection Form.
- The Bus Driver will record the ending odometer, route end time, time of 1st pick up/time of last drop off, number of passengers, and staff name on the Bus Gas and Mileage Log.
- All doors must be locked on the bus when not in use.
Forms and Additional Guidance:
- Daily Vehicle Inspection Report
- Bus Gas and Mileage Log
- Bus Driver Post Route Inspection Form
- Can I Drive the Bus?
This policy complies with the following |
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Head Start Program Performance Standard: | 1303.71(e)(2)(iii) | |
ODJFS Child Care Manual: | 5101:2-12-14 (d) | |
CACFP Regulation: | ||
Caring for Our Children: | ||
Other Sources: | OAPT 3301-83-11(B)(3) |
Effective Date: | 8/7/2017 | Revision Date: | 11/2/20 | ||
Approved By Policy Council: | 8/7/2017 | Revision Approved By Policy Council: |