Safety & Security on our Buses
Danger Zones:
There are many blind spots inherent to a school bus because of its size. The area around the perimeter of the school bus is a danger zone. The most dangerous spots are in the front and back right corner. Parents/Guardians, please talk to your child about these danger zones and make your student aware of these areas.
Proper Crossing Procedures:
- Wait for a signal to cross. A student getting on or off the bus should use the sidewalk and walk in front of the bus and make eye contact with the driver.
When it is clear to cross the driver will give the student the universal signal to cross. As a precaution the student should always look both ways before crossing.
The bus horn warns of danger. If a driver blows the horn the student should immediately return to the side of the road which they started crossing from.
When parents are meeting the bus they should wait on the side of the road where the student will be getting off then follow the above procedures for crossing. Parents need to discourage their student from running across the road to greet them.
Security on our Buses...Our TOP Priority!!!
Your student’s safety is our highest priority! Our staff is always willing to discuss these issues with you and your concerns will be addressed immediately. The bus driver should be notified by a student anytime they feel they are being bullied or are the object of any negative attention.
- The driver needs to be aware of these circumstances so that they may take appropriate action.
If your student is uncomfortable sharing this information with their driver, pleas contact the transportation department or the main office at 315-543-2707.
- In case an incident occurs on our buses, cameras and microphones are equipped to help resolve any situations.
Photographs and video images of students and staff have bee classified as personal data under the Data Protection Act of 1998. Therefore, such images are protected under law.
