training for annual bus stop driver assessments november 2013
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Training for Annual Bus Stop Driver Assessments November 2013. Georgia Bus Stop Fatalities 2009-2013. x 2. National School Bus Loading And Unloading Survey. 2009-2010 = 5 GA Bus Stop Fatalities 2010-2011 = 2 GA Bus Stop Fatalities 2011-2012 = 2 GA Bus Stop Fatalities - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Training for Annual Bus Stop
Driver AssessmentsNovember 2013 1
x 2
Georgia Bus Stop Fatalities 2009-2013
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National School Bus Loading And Unloading Survey 2009-2010 = 5 GA Bus Stop Fatalities2010-2011 = 2 GA Bus Stop Fatalities2011-2012 = 2 GA Bus Stop Fatalities2012-2013 = 2 GA Bus Stop Fatalities
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Georgia has Led the Nation for 3 Consecutive Years
Are Your School Bus Stops Safe?What can you do to know your stops are safe?Pupil Transportation Records Assessment
Section 3, item “F”Annual on-board skill assessment is administered
GaDOE has not previously provided Specific forms or Defined on-board assessment process
GaDOE Annual Bus Stop Driver Assessment provided on 12/17/12Complete tool to score yourself and reverse
trend of student fatalities 4
PurposeImprove driver performance & learning
Drivers should be treated as professionalsPurpose is to help them Not a threatening or gotcha process
Use annual assessment to improve bus stop safety Identify and resolve any issues with:
1. Safety of bus stop locations2. Bus drivers carrying out required duties3. Students executing essential safe
behaviors 5
Brief OverviewPre-Assessment Orientation
Inform drivers onAreas and items to be observed & assessed
On-Board Observation RideGood score = Official assessment of recordPoor score = Extended phase with remediation
To be followed w/another assessment observat.Post Observation Conference
Required after each extended phaseRequired after some satisfactory assessments
w/limited issues 6
Pre-Assessment Orientation
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Pre-Assessment Orientation Roll out to drivers is critical. They must . . .
Not be caught off guardNot be seen as threateningNot be seen as gotcha process
Everyone wants the same thingStudents to be safe at bus stop and when
loading & unloadingFatality history has taught what is required
Meet with drivers prior to their assessmentPromote driver understanding to get buy-in
Essential to success 8
Pre-Assessment Orientation Cont'dYou want your drivers to understand
The overall processThe scoring guidelinesThe forms that will be used
Provide a copy of the Loading & Unloading scoring forms
Ensure drivers have the new Unit 6Internet –
http://www.gadoe.org/Finance-and-Business-Operations/Pupil-Transportation/Pages/School-Bus-Safety.aspx
Or provide an actual printed copy9
On-Board Assessment Observation Ride
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On-Board Assessment Observation Ride
You decide who performs rideYouSupervisorTrainerLead bus driver, etc.
Whatever works – Find a way!Can be either a morning or afternoon load
If AM this year, then maybe PM next yearRide multiple loads if possible in AM or PM
Ride – Get off @ school – Ride different load11
On-Board Assessment Observation Ride Cont'd
Overall Satisfactory score = Official assessment of record
Failure to score overall SatisfactoryExtended Phase period
Post observation conferenceRelated remedial trainingFollow-up assessment observation(s)
Until driver scores overall SatisfactoryOverall Satisfactory score = Becomes official
assessment of record12
Post ObservationConference
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Post Observation ConferenceNOT required
If driver scores Satisfactory on ALL itemsIS required to provide clarity & direction
If driver has up to 2 Developing scores in areaDriver was really good, but not quite perfectDiscuss items needing attention
If driver scores poorly – Extended PhaseDiscuss area(s) & item(s) needing improvementClarify what remedial training will be providedDiscuss time frame for corrections 14
Scoring Key
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Key for Scoring ItemsPlace check mark in appropriate space
Use N/A as needed Use this key in making scoring decisions:
Satisfactory = Meets or exceeds expectationsThey got it right
Developing = Overall meets expectations with limited exceptionsThey got it right most of the time
Needs Improvement = Does not meet expectationsThey got it wrong 16
Scoring for Bus Stop Requirements/
Recommendations
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Sample Bus Stop Requirements/Recommendations
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AREAS & ITEMSBUS STOP REQUIREMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS (**= Use in Driv. Assess.)Can be seen for at least 300 feet-Where Possible (Room for vehicles to stop)Sufficient room for students to wait 12 feet off roadway - Where Possible**Students do not cross more than 2 lanes**Not located within 30 feet of stop sign or traffic control signal**Not located directly in a cul-de-sacAllows bus driver to use far right lane Allows bus driver to stop short - keeping students in direct view**Loads students before backing at turn around (if applicable)LIST ANY BUS STOPS NEEDING REVIEW:
Items are based on New Unit 6 materialSome items not responsibility of driver
Only items with ** count towards driver’s scoreNeeds Improvement score for bus stop items
Resolved by Transportation OfficeAdjust stop, if possible, to improve safety
There will be no Developing scoresOnly Satisfactory orNeeds Improvement
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Scoring Bus Stop Requirements/Recommendations
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Scoring for Driver Duties
Sample Driver Duties
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AREAS & ITEMSSatis-
factoryLOADING (DRIVER DUTIES) [* = Recommended]Taps/flashes brakesSlows and scans for safety issuesActivates ambers at least 200 feet priorChecks mirrors for traffic & potential hazardsUtilizes care keeping 12 feet separation from studentsStops smoothly & fully in far right lane of road (to include decel lane)Stops so students come towards bus from the front(1) Sets parking brake & (2) *Places transmission in neutralOnce stopped, opens door to activate red flashing lightsMakes sure ALL traffic has stoppedUses eye contact & hand signal for crossing students (standing 12 feet off road)Counts, recounts, & accounts for all students Ensures everyone is safely on board & seated, then closes doorFoot on brake - (1) *Shifts from neutral to drive (2) Releases parking brakeChecks mirrors before & as pulling away
Items are based on New Unit 6 materialWhat is the driver doing
As they approach the stop?When loading or unloading?When leaving the stop?
Score all items in this areaUse N/A as neededUse the Scoring Criteria Guide provided
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Scoring Driver Duties
Sample Scoring Criteria Guide for Driver Duties
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LOADING (DRIVER DUTIES)1. Taps/flashes brakes - Applied brakes early and hard enough to light up the brake lights (so vehicles behind had a warning a stop was about to take place)
2. Slows and scans for safety issues- Started slowing down in preparation for the stop- Scanned for safety issues and any unusual circumstance
3. Activates ambers at least 200 feet prior- Activated eight-ways at a sufficient distance to warn other motorists of upcoming stop- Activated ambers even if no student was present
Scoring for Student Safe Behaviors
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Sample Student Safe Behaviors
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AREAS & ITEMSLOADING FROM THE DOOR SIDE (STUDENT SAFE BEHAVIORS)All items are packed (in book bag, etc.)No use of ear buds, headphones, etc.Stays on their side of road Waits 12 feet from edge of road - Where PossibleWaits for bus to stop & door to openWaits for moving traffic to stopLooks for moving cars while walking straight towards door Stays in direct view of driver (away from front & rear bus tires)Boards the bus directly without delayUses handrail & goes directly to a seat
Scoring Student Safe BehaviorsItems are based on New Unit 6 & School Bus
Safety CurriculumStudents must execute safe behaviors
School Bus Safety Curriculum may or may not be taught in schools
Bus driver is teacher, enforcer & reinforcerSee and know what students are doingHave duty to ensure students are safe
Evaluate driver on Student Safe Behaviors Only if on route/load for 4 weeks
Need time to train students 26
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Overall Assessment Score
Sample Overall Assessment Score
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Bus Driver's Signature___________________________________________________Driver's signature indicates the assessment was performed. It does not indicate agreement.
Satisfactory _____ Extended Phase (Remediation W/Follow-Up Assess.) _____ Unsatisfactory _____
Assessor's Name (Print)__________________________________________________
Assessor's Signature__________________________________________________
0VERALL ASSESSMENT SCORE - Place a check in the appropriate space.
Overall Assessment ScoreSatisfactory School Bus Driver Assessment
Recommended overall Satisfactory score =Becomes official assessment of recordNo Needs improvement scores at all orUp to 2 Developing scores in same area
(Up to 2 in any or all of 3 areas) =Driver DutiesStudent Safe Behaviors Door SideStudent Safe Behaviors Across the Road
Detailed guidance at Post Observation Conference 29
Overall Assessment Score Cont'dExtended Phase Assessment Observation
Recommended Extended Phase =3 or more Developing scores in same area1 or more Needs Improvement scores in any
areaBecomes informal diagnostic assessment
Detailed guidance at Post Observation Conf.Followed by related remedial instruction/trainingFollowed by another assessment observation
Repeat process until Satisfactory is achievedFinal successful assessment becomes official
assessment of record 30
Overall Assessment Score Cont'dUnsatisfactory School Bus Driver Assess.
Recommend overall Unsatisfactory scoreONLY if driver fails to remediate in Extended
Phase after repeated attemptsSchool system decides how many attempts to
retrain, rescore, etc.Becomes official assessment of record
Pressure is on you to rehabilitate the driverStakes are high for driver and for school system
So after exhausting all effort . . .Can you keep an Unsatisfactory driver?
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SummaryYou have been provided the resources
required to help protect your studentsSchool Bus Safety Curriculum
Elementary schoolMiddle school
New Unit 6 – Loading & UnloadingPower Point and narrative for new Unit 6
Annual Bus Stop Driver AssessmentInstructions & defined processRequired formsThis PPT to use in training your staff 32
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Do You Know What is Going On at Your Bus
Stops?
You Can Make this Happen
Help to Protect Your Students!
Questionsand
Answers34