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Transportation Safety
Tips
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School buses will
begin operating on Wednesday, September 6,
2000, the first day of
school.
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Transportation Supervisor John
Durfee said the buses will be running a few minutes
early the first few days of school so drivers can
check their driving times. As a result, students
should plan to be at their stops at least five
minutes early.
After not seeing school buses on
the roads for the last two months it is easy to
forget the laws and safety precautions regarding
school buses. Drivers are reminded that they must
stop in both directions on divided highways and
especially in the bus circles.
Mr. Durfee said school bus
safety is a year around job noting that a lot can
be accomplished at home when parents take the time
to talk to their children about school bus safety.
Perhaps the most important rule
to keep in mind is the "ten Foot rule". Students
should walk down the road 10 feet before crossing
in front of the school bus - not directly in front
of it. The bus driver's view of the students who
have been left off is much improved by following
that rule.
Equally important is student
behavior on the school bus. Mr. Durfee said parents
should emphasize the importance of students staying
in their seats while on the bus. It is important
that drivers not be needlessly distracted while
driving. Students should also be reminded to keep
their hands and feet inside the bus at all times
and to not litter on the bus.
To help your child retain his or
her personal belongings and school items a backpack
is very helpful. Please put your child''s name on
all belongings. The buses are on many different
routes during the day and drivers do not look for
items after each one. Please call as soon as
possible when an item is lost.
Requests for changes in the
drop-off points and pick-up points must be put in
writing to the school your child attends. If there
is any question the student will be dropped off at
his/her normal location.
It is also helpful if your child
wears a name tag for the first few weeks of school.
The transportation Department
will be offering instruction on proper crossing
procedures during the first few weeks of school.
The Transportation Department requests that parents
do not come to the drop-off area with their child.
It can district the child from looking to the
driver for the safe crossing signal and could
result in an accident or injury. Please keep all
siblings and pets away from the drop off and pick
up areas as well. This will help ensure the safety
of all and keep the driver's job on the job at
hand.
Dropping off and picking up
children at the Burton Street Elementary School
should be done at the rear entrance to the
building. At the Middle school the West Parking Lot
should be used. The bus circle entrance at both
schools should be avoided. The buses need the space
to make the turn into the circle.
Riding the bus to see a friend,
spend the night, or attend a party is not
permitted.
Having a safe accident free year
takes the cooperation of everyone; parents,
students, and especially the motoring public. Let's
work together to make that happen in
Cazenovia.
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