safe rider program “safely transporting our future” presented by: reginald rowe ccsd safe rider...
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Why is Safe Rider Needed Poor student behavior is the most reported difficulty by drivers. 46 percent of school bullying happens on the school bus*. Overloading School administrators with countless bus referrals. Misbehavior endangers the safety of all passengers. *Source: Kamaron Institute 2006TRANSCRIPT
Safe Rider Program
“Safely Transporting Our Future”
Presented by:Reginald RoweCCSD Safe Rider Task Force, Chair
What is Safe Rider?
The safe rider program is a new approach to student management for school buses. The core of the program is promoting personal accountability as it relates to bus behavior.
Why is Safe Rider Needed
• Poor student behavior is the most reported difficulty by drivers.
• 46 percent of school bullying happens on the school bus*.
• Overloading School administrators with countless bus referrals.
• Misbehavior endangers the safety of all passengers.
*Source: Kamaron Institute 2006
Parent Concern
• Six in Ten parents are concerned about having their children ride The School Bus.*
• Six in Ten parents consider the School Bus to be an important part of the education system.*
Source: * American School Bus Council Partner “Tool Kit”
Safe Rider Concept
Transportation Staff
StudentParent
Administrator
Accountability
How is this achieved?
• Training• Communication• Education • Steadfast Support• Partnerships
• Designed to promote instant accountability.
• Invites all parties to become members of the Safe Rider Team.
• Reminds students that riding the School Bus is a Privilege.
Safe Rider Program
Current StatisticsBarber Middle School Safe Rider Pilot Program
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33
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17
Apr
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4
Apr
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ay20
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7
May
200
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5
10
15
20
25
30
35
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Number of Referrals
March 2007 March 2008 April 2007 April 2008 May2007 May 2008
(Implemented after spring break 2008)
Barber SRP
• A total of 20 students were after school guests of the Safe Rider Program from March 26th to May 19th.
• A Reduction of 86 referrals from the 06-07 figures with only 2 months of the program in 07-08.
• No complaints from parents.• Administration fully behind the program.
Current StatisticsGarrett Middle School Safe Rider Pilot Program
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
October November December January February March April May
2006-20072007-2008
Total Referrals
TOTAL
06-07 52 49 31 30 68 65 40 35 370
07-08 45 51 29 27 56 67 35 15 325
SRPBegan
(Implemented last four weeks of school)
Garrett SRP
• A total of 18 students were after school guests of the Safe Rider Program.
• A Reduction of 45 referrals from 06-07 figures with only 1 month of the program in 07-08.
• No complaints from parents.• Administration fully behind the
program.
Our Plans
• Implement the program county wide in 08-09, improving safety and correcting poor behavior on buses.
• Conduct presentations at open house to introduce students and parents to the program.
• Continue to use the allotted funds from the monitor program.
• Introduce a Safe Rider Contract for student transportation.
• Introduce a Graduated Discipline Plan.
In Conclusion Safe Rider
• Promotes 360° accountability for bus safety.
• Empowers drivers with valuable tools.• Shares workload reducing stress on all
parties.• Teaches the valuable lesson of
teamwork.• Increases retention rate among drivers.