POLICY:
It is the responsibility of each NOCAC Bus Driver to complete and document a pre-trip inspections before and post trip inspections after transporting children and/or staff for all purposes.
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 FORM 2022.
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 to transport children.
Brakes, Lights, & Tires (BLT’s):
- If a Full Pre-Trip does not need to be performed, BLT’s must be.
- The Bus Driver must remove the BUS CHECKED, NO CHILDREN LEFT ON BUS sign on the back door before driving the bus.
- The Bus Driver will record the beginning odometer, route start time and destination on the Bus Gas and Mileage Log.
- Bus driver must record the site and bus number on the form.
- The DAILY VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT FORM 2022 will be completed daily and turned into the Transportation/Safety Specialist (TSS) at the end of each week.
- Bus driver must record the site and bus number on the form.
- Any needed repairs are to be documented on the DAILY VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT FORM 2022 and emailed immediately to the TSS.
Post Trip
- A post trip must be completed each time the bus is driven.
- 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 locked, window closed and switches off when bus is not in use.
Forms and Additional Guidance:
- DAILY VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT FORM 2022
- 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 | Reviewed Date: | 11/2/20, 6/13/22, 8/10/22 | ||
Approved By Policy Council: | 8/7/2017 | Revision Approved By Policy Council: |