transporting students with disabilities and preschoolers conference 2015
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Essentials of Head Start Transportation
Transporting Students with Disabilities and Preschoolers Conference 2015
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Essentials of Head Start Transportation
“My goal is to help you improve your Transportation Procedures”
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Essentials of Head Start Transportation
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Explain the 5-year grant cycle and reviewer’s expectations
- Review HSPS Regulations- Walk away with a written plan to
improve your Transportation Services!
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Head Start Transportation
Brief Overview
45 CFR 1310 – Head Start Transportation
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Head Start TransportationGeneral Requirements - Assist as many families as possible
- Provide reasonable assistance (when NOT providing Transportation)
- Public transportation options?- School districts, etc.
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Head Start TransportationBus Equipment
- Communication System for Emergencies- Safety Equipment – Fire Extinguisher & Label- First Aid Kit & Label- Seat belt cutter & Label- Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRs)- Emergency Exits maintained and inspected
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Head Start TransportationAccident Reporting -
- Must meet applicable State requirements
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Head Start TransportationSafe Child Release
- Release to parent, legal guardian, or approved adult
- Lists of person, alternates, etc.- Ensure no child is left behind or on bus!!
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Head Start TransportationAllowable Alternate Vehicles –
- Equipped with appropriate CSRs- Include reverse beeper
Passenger Vans approved for use?
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Head Start TransportationVehicle Maintenance –
Procedures for:- Annual state inspection- Preventative Maintenance- Daily Pre-Trips
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Head Start TransportationVehicle Operation –
- Items inside passenger compartment are properly secured
- Vehicle has at least one (1) Bus Monitor on board
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Head Start TransportationDriver Qualifications
- Valid CDL (where required)- Physically and mentally able to perform- Acceptable hiring practices
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Head Start Transportation
Driver TrainingCompleted prior to transporting childrenCombination of Classroom and Behind the Wheel (BTW)
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1. Safe and Efficient Operation”Operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner”
IDC Transportation Preservice
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Safe & Efficient Operation- Safe Driving Habits
SpeedingTailgatingRolling StopsAggressive BehaviorsHard Braking
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2. Route running”Safely run a fixed route,…”
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Route Running- Loading/Unloading Children
Monitor to step off the bus and assist child when entering or exiting the bus.
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Route Running- Railroad Crossings
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Route Running- Street Crossing
- Locate stops to minimize- If unable to eliminate same side pickup, children MUST be escorted by an
adult
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Route Running- Backing Up
CFR 1310.21 (b)(3)Vehicles must NOT be required to back up or make “U” Turns, except when necessary for reasons of safety or because of physical barriers
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Route Running- Unsafe Areas
IDC Transportation Refresher
To limit exposure to hazardous conditions, reduce traveling into locations that are potentially unsafe or require backing up:- By Canals- Apartment Complexes- Trailer Parks- Dead Ends/Dirt Roads
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Route Running- Mapping
IDC Transportation Refresher
- Less than 1 hour (except rural areas
- Emergency Route POSTED on bus
- Procedures for Alternate routes
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3. First Aid”Administer basic first aid…”
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4. Emergencies”Handle emergency situations…”
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Emergencies- Evacuations
- Severe Weather
- Breakdowns
IDC Transportation Refresher
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Emergency Preparedness
Recommend at least one adult on the bus able to speak English to communicate with First Responders
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5. Special Equipment”Operate any special equipment…”
IDC Transportation Preservice
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Special Equipment- Emergency Equipment
IDC Transportation Refresher
All buses must have required emergency equipment secured on the bus:
a. First Aid Kit – stockedb. Body Fluid emergency clean up kitc. Fire Extinguisherd. CPR/First Aid Posterse. Warning Trianglesf. Emergency Phone Numbersg. Emergency blanketsh. Seat Belt cutter
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Special Equipment- Child Safety Restraints (CSRs)
IDC Transportation Refresher
- BESI Pro-Tech III
- Infant CSR (Rear)
- Toddler CSR (Front)
- Non-expired- Installed correctly- Age appropriate
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Special Equipment- Wheelchair Lift
IDC Transportation Refresher
- 1 Bus – train as needed
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6. Safety Checks/Maintenance”Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks of the vehicle”
IDC Transportation Preservice
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Safety Checks- Daily Pre-Trip- Annual WSP
IDC Transportation Refresher
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Safety Checks- Post Trip Inspection
IDC Transportation Refresher
Double-check System, both Monitor AND Driver must complete a post-trip walk through to ensure no child is left behind!!
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Routine Maintenance- Driver’s Responsibility to ensure vehicle is maintained and operating appropriately
IDC Transportation Refresher
- Oil changes- Fluid/system
flushes (ATF, PS, PB, Coolant, etc.)
- Tires/Alignments- Light replacement
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7. Record keeping”Maintain accurate records as necessary”
IDC Transportation Preservice
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DocumentationIDC Transportation Refresher
1. Required current documentation:a. Vehicle Registrationb. Insurancec. Alternate Emergency Routed. Alternate bus routee. Health history & emergency info for
Passengers (Bus Cards)f. Latest WA State Patrol Inspection
Reportg. Latest Fire Evacuation Drill Report
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Staff/Volunteer HealthIDC Transportation Refresher
Initial and regular Health Exams- TB Screens
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Refresher TrainingIDC Transportation Refresher
Required for Drivers annually
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Head Start TransportationBus Monitor TrainingCompleted prior to transporting children
- Child boarding/exiting- CSRs- Emergencies/evacuations- Pick up/release procedures- Pre and Post-Trip Inspections
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Head Start TransportationSafety Education
- Pedestrian Safety for Children- Safe riding practices- Boarding and exiting vehicle- Street crossing- Danger zones around vehicle- Emergency evacuations
- at least 2 per yr
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Head Start Transportation
Safety Education- Pedestrian Safety for Parents
- Escorting children- Training reinforcement
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Head Start TransportationChildren with Disabilities
- Available vehicles to transport enrolled children
- Meets ADA Requirements- IEP Designates special requirements
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Head Start TransportationCoordinated Transportation
- Make effort to coordinate with other agencies
- Identify true cost of transportation- Explore option of coordinated
Transportation systems
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Head Start TransportationImplementing in the Real
World?
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Head Start TransportationImplementing in the Real World?
- Group Discussion
1. What are some challenges we face in meeting regulations in the field?
2. How do we currently handle these challenges?
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Head Start TransportationImplementing in the Real World?
- Group Discussion
Solutions?
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Head Start TransportationNew 5-Year Grant Cycle (HISKI)
Going beyond just the “regulations”
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Head Start TransportationExceeding regulations
- Group Discussion
1. How can we EXCEED current regulations without busting the budget?
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End of PresentationIDC Transportation Preservice
- QUESTIONS?
- THANK YOU!