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$8,000
Side to SideA.
What is the phrase used to describe
where specialized transportation picks up a student from home to school?
Curb to CurbB.
Door to DoorC. Today to TomorrowD.
Side to SideA.
What is the phrase used to describe
where specialized transportation picks up a student from home to school?
Curb to CurbB.
Door to DoorC. Today to TomorrowD.
Curb To Curb• Scheduled pick-up and drop-off
stops are at the nearest safe curbside pickup point near the student’s home or daycare.
• They can be within 4/10ths of a mile from the student’s address.
• The term ‘door to door’ is not applicable and should not be used in our county.
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Never, it is only a suggestionA.
When does the authorized
responsible person present at the stop have to be there?
Pick up onlyB.
Drop off and Pick upC. Drop off onlyD.
Never, it is only a suggestionA.
When does the authorized
responsible person present at the stop have to be there?
Pick up onlyB.
Drop off and Pick upC. Drop off onlyD.
Authorized Person• If there is no authorized
person at drop-off, the driver will contact school and return the student to the school.
• Buses do not wait for students.
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When the student is on bottom step of bus.
A.
When does the responsibility of the bus assistant begin?
Helping student out of house
B.
Once on the Wheelchair lift
C. A and CD.
When the student is on bottom step of bus.
A.
When does the responsibility of the bus assistant begin?
Helping student out of house
B.
Once on the Wheelchair lift
C. A and CD.
Bus Assistant• We receive the student at
the bottom step of the bus.• Responsibility begins from
time the student is on the bottom step of bus or once on the wheelchair lift.
• Ends once the student leaves the bottom step of the bus, or disembarks off the bus.
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It is not allowed.
A.
Are students allowed to be carried onto or
off the bus?
If they weigh lessThan 40 lbs
B.
Only if the parentsGive permission
C. If in RECC programD.
It is not allowed.
A.
Are students allowed to be carried onto or
off the bus?
If they weigh lessThan 40 lbs
B.
Only if the parentsGive permission
C. If in RECC programD.
Carrying Students• It is not allowed• Only exception is Infants in
the Teen Parenting Program where there is no other way
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With permission fromthe complex or owner
A.
Can HCPSS buses drive on private
roads, driveways, and parking lots?
No. HCPSS Busesuse public roads
B.
Only Specialized Transportation buses
C. No, unless driving in Reverse.
D.
With permission fromThe complex or owner
A.
Can HCPSS buses drive on private
roads, driveways, and parking lots?
No. HCPSS Busesuse public roads
B.
Only Specialized Transportation buses
C. No, unless driving in Reverse.
D.
Private Roads etc…• Howard county buses do not use private
roads.• Many apartment complexes deny buses
access to their lots due to weight concerns.
• Avoid damaging private property.
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Exact, can set watchby the buses
A.
Drivers contact the parents / guardians to inform on pick-up and drop-off times. These
times are…
Randomly selectedB.
Aligned to reflectthe driver’s bus number
C. Approximate timesD.
Exact, can set watchby the buses
A.
Drivers contact the parents / guardians to inform on pick-up and drop-off times. These
times are…
Randomly selectedB.
Aligned to reflectthe driver’s bus number
C. Approximate timesD.
Pick-up and Drop-Off Time• The driver will contact the parent /
guardian to provide an estimated time of arrival.
• Pupil Transportation Office provides the most efficient trips based on school bus routing systems.
• Drivers cannot change or alter trips to pick-up or drop-off earlier or later in a trip than the schedule.
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Yes – for a number of reasons
A.
Are teachers or HCPSS employees
allowed to ride on the school bus with
students?
No, insurance does not allow
B.
Only if teach scienceand name is Frizzle
C. Only for commuteto and from school
D.
Yes – for a number of reasons
A.
Are teachers or HCPSS employees
allowed to ride on the school bus with
students?
No, insurance does not allow
B.
Only if teach scienceand name is Frizzle
C. Only for commuteto and from school
D.
Riding the Bus• If you are an employee of
the school system you can ride the bus for a number of reasons.
• Sometimes helpful for observation and training.
• You just cannot use for your daily commute…sorry!
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On LRE PageA.
Identify where Specialized
Transportation needs to be documented.
As Service on Service Page for both ESY and school year
B.
On FinalizedTransportation Form
C. On Finalized ESY Information Form
D.
On LRE PageA.
Identify where Specialized
Transportation needs to be documented.
As Service on Service Page for both ESY and school year
B.
On FinalizedTransportation Form
C. On Finalized ESY Information Form
D.
Documenting SpecializedTransportation
• Complete and finalize Transportation form at each annual or for any transportation changes.
• Document on LRE and Services Page (for both ESY and School Year).
• New ESY Information form contains ESY transportation request form.
Any Questions? Clarifications?
Contact for Pupil Transportation Office
• Bill Stolis 410-313-6899• Brian Nevin 410-313-6727• Bryan Johnson 410-313-6728• J. Chris Fritz 410-313-6702• Les Douglas 410-313-6734• Monica Pringle 410-313-6729• Sandy Kelly 410-313-1737