Mr. Shane Brink Transportation Supervisor 518.563.8257 Mr. Kevin Hebert Sr. Mechanic 518.324.2987

• Children are expected to speak in a quiet voice that will not distract the driver.
  
• Children are expected to respect the rights and property of others.
  
• Children are expected to remain seated until they arrive at their stop.
  
• Children are expected to follow the driver’s instructions, especially upon entering or exiting the bus.
  
• Eating and drinking are prohibited.
  
• Large items that may create a safety issue are not allowed on the bus.
  
• Personal listening devices must be played at a “personal volume” that does not distract the driver or other passengers (only appropriate programming will be played on school bus AM/FM radios).
  

Each driver, student, and bus run is unique. It is important to remember that busing issues may be dealt with differently on one bus, than another. It is essential that drivers are able to concentrate on the children as they enter and exit the bus, and be able to react to the dangers they may encounter on the roads. Drivers process a tremendous amount of information in ensuring the safety of our students. Therefore, keeping the children on the bus quiet and orderly plays a critical role in assuring everyone’s safety.

Did you know that the Transportation Department....

• 8 Non-DOT vehicles (trucks, cars, tow truck, etc.) and tractors
  
• 32 full time bus drivers
  
• 44 DOT vehicles (42 buses, and 2-Dodge caravans)
• 98.9% vehicle inspection pass-rate for 2007-2008
• 109 square miles in the District
  
• 125 bus runs per day
• 560,000 miles driven per year