EEAC: School Bus Safety Program

Policy

The primary consideration in all matters of District transportation is the safety and welfare of riders. Safety precautions include the following:

• The transportation program meets all State requirements regarding the training, licensing, and approval of bus drivers, standards for buses, and safe speeds.
• Bus drivers must report to the District all moving traffic violations, accidents, and revocations of driving licenses, per applicable statutes, regulations, and negotiated agreements.
• Special limits may be set for students if walking conditions, student age, traffic, or the student’s physical condition have a bearing on the student’s safety.
• Bus stops shall be located to provide maximum safety of students considering: distance from residence, traffic volume, physical characteristics, visibility, and weather conditions.
• Emergency evacuation drills are conducted regularly throughout the school year, but at least once a year, to thoroughly acquaint student riders with procedures in emergency conditions.
• All vehicles used to transport students are maintained in such condition as to provide safe and efficient transportation service with a minimum of delay and disruption of service due to mechanical or equipment failure.
• Students in the primary grades are instructed on school bus safety and behavior within the first two weeks of the school year.
• Building administrators can suspend students from a bus in cases of bus-related misbehavior in alignment with procedures outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.

History

• Adopted: March 20, 2001
• Amended: February 22, 2022

Legal References

• Ohio Revised Code Section 3327.09
• Ohio Revised Code Section 3327.10
• Ohio Revised Code Section 3327.014
• Ohio Revised Code Section 3327.16
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.75
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.76
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.761
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.762
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.763
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.764
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.77
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.771
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.772
• Ohio Revised Code Section 4511.78
• Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-10
• Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3301-83