Policy - EEAEA

POLICY: EEAEA

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/2/18

CANCELS SHEET DATED: 11/2/88 (GBEB)

REVIEWED BY POLICY COMMITTEE: 4/10/18

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

TRAINING AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Part 1 - School Bus Drivers

The school bus driver is responsible for safeguarding the lives of children in performance of his/her duty. The work requires physical strength, mental poise, ability to cope effectively with emergencies, excellent driving skills, and an ability to relate positively with students.

All school bus drivers must hold a valid school bus operator license endorsement issued by the Maine Secretary of State.

Annual Medical Examination

All drivers operating a vehicle designed to carry 10 or more passengers must undergo an annual physical examination as required by the Uniform School Bus Standards and submit the completed School Bus Driver Physical Examination Form to the Superintendent/designee. Physical examinations shall be conducted by a physician selected by MSAD 74 and paid for by the school unit. If a driver wishes to select a different physician, the physician selected by the driver must be approved in advance and the examination shall be conducted at the driver’s own expense.

Annual examinations must be completed during the month proceeding the start of the school year for regular drivers. New and substitute bus drivers must complete the examination before beginning their driving duties.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

School bus drivers shall participate in drug and alcohol testing as required by applicable federal and state laws.

Annual Motor Vehicle Records Check

Each school bus driver operating a vehicle carrying 10 passengers or more shall undergo an annual state motor vehicle records check.

Part ll - Other Employees with Student Driving Responsibilities

The Superintendent/designee is directed to obtain annual motor vehicle records checks for any school employee who transports students as part of their regular duties.