No. 26
  Date:   September 13, 2000
  To:   Middle Level School Principals
  Subject:   BUS SAFETY DRILL INSTRUCTION
  Department  and/or  Persons  Concerned:   School Site Personnel
  Due Date:   September 22, 2000
  Reference:   California Education Code, Section 39831.5
  Action  Requested:   Notify Transportation Services Department immediately if schedule conflict exists (Attachment A). Return attached survey (Attachment B) by due date. Make arrangements for tardy admittance.
 

Brief Explanation:

The California Education Code requires school districts conduct instruction in safe riding practices and emergency bus evacuation at least once per year. A bus safety program will be conducted by the Transportation Services Department personnel in accordance with school responses to the Bus Safety Drill Questionnaire (Attachment B). The questionnaire should be returned to the Transportation Services Department, before September 22, 2000.

As in previous years, at least one school-site supervisor will need to be assigned for every two buses at the instruction site to assist transportation personnel with student management during this state-mandated presentation. The drill, which takes from five to ten minutes, consists of safety instruction in bus riding habits and an explanation of danger areas surrounding the bus. Please make the necessary arrangements for tardy admittance of participating students. If it is not possible to provide supervisory support on the date assigned on the attached schedule, please reschedule immediately by contacting Mr. John Wade at (858) 496-8792 or jwade@mail.sandi.net.
Alexandra Robinson
Director of Transportation
Transportation Services Department


APPROVED:

Henry E. Hurley
Chief Administrative Officer