ITL Version of ITL Version of SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION

ITL Version of

ITL Version of SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION

$8, 000

What is the phrase used to describe where specialized transportation picks up a student from home to school? A. Side to Side B. Curb to Curb C. Door to Door D. Today to Tomorrow

What is the phrase used to describe where specialized transportation picks up a student from home to school? A. Side to Side B. Curb to Curb C. Door to Door D. Today to Tomorrow

Curb To Curb • Scheduled pick-up and dropoff stops are at the nearest safe curbside pickup point near the student’s home or daycare. • They can be within 4/10 ths of a mile from the student’s address. • The term ‘door to door’ is not applicable and should not be used in our county.

$16, 000

When does the authorized responsible person present at the stop have to be there? A. Never, it is only a suggestion B. Pick up only Drop off and Pick up D. Drop off only C.

When does the authorized responsible person present at the stop have to be there? A. Never, it is only a suggestion B. Pick up only Drop off and Pick up D. Drop off only C.

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.

$32, 000

When does the responsibility of the bus assistant begin? When the student is on bottom step of bus. B. Helping student out of house Once on the Wheelchair lift D. A and C A. C.

When does the responsibility of the bus assistant begin? When the student is on bottom step of bus. B. Helping student out of house Once on the Wheelchair lift D. A and C A. C.

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.

$64, 000

Are students allowed to be carried onto or off the bus? A. It is not allowed. B. If they weigh less Than 40 lbs C. Only if the parents Give permission D. If in RECC program

Are students allowed to be carried onto or off the bus? A. It is not allowed. B. If they weigh less Than 40 lbs C. Only if the parents Give permission D. If in RECC program

Carrying Students • It is not allowed • Only exception is Infants in the Teen Parenting Program where there is no other way

$125, 000

Can HCPSS buses drive on private roads, driveways, and parking lots? A. With permission from the complex or owner B. No. HCPSS Buses use public roads C. Only Specialized Transportation buses D. No, unless driving in Reverse.

Can HCPSS buses drive on private roads, driveways, and parking lots? A. With permission from The complex or owner B. No. HCPSS Buses use public roads C. Only Specialized Transportation buses D. No, unless driving in Reverse.

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.

$250, 000

Drivers contact the parents / guardians to inform on pick-up and drop-off times. These times are… Exact, can set watch by the buses B. Randomly selected Aligned to reflect the driver’s bus number D. Approximate times A. C.

Drivers contact the parents / guardians to inform on pick-up and drop-off times. These times are… Exact, can set watch by the buses B. Randomly selected Aligned to reflect the driver’s bus number D. Approximate times A. C.

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.

$500, 000

Are teachers or HCPSS employees allowed to ride on the school bus with students? A. Yes – for a number of reasons B. No, insurance does not allow C. Only if teach science and name is Frizzle D. Only for commute to and from school

Are teachers or HCPSS employees allowed to ride on the school bus with students? A. Yes – for a number of reasons B. No, insurance does not allow C. Only if teach science and name is Frizzle D. Only for commute to and from school

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!

$1 MILLION

Identify where Specialized Transportation needs to be documented. A. On LRE Page C. On Finalized Transportation Form on Service Page for both B. As Service ESY and school year D. On Finalized ESY Information Form

Identify where Specialized Transportation needs to be documented. A. On LRE Page C. On Finalized Transportation Form on Service Page for both B. As Service ESY and school year D. On Finalized ESY Information Form

Documenting Specialized Transportation • 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