Training for Annual Bus Stop Driver Evaluations March 2013 1 x 2 Georgia Bus Stop Fatalities 20092013 2 National School Bus Loading And Unloading Survey 20092010 5 GA Bus Stop Fatalities 20102011 2 GA Bus Stop Fatalities ID: 764496
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Training for Annual Bus Stop Driver EvaluationsMarch 2013 1
x 2 Georgia Bus Stop Fatalities 2009-2013 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 2012-2013 = 2 GA Bus Stop Fatalities 3 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 AssessmentSection 3, item “F”Annual on-board skill evaluation is administeredGaDOE has not previously provided Specific forms or Defined on-board evaluation processGaDOE Annual Bus Stop Driver Evaluation provided on 12/17/12Complete tool to score yourself and reverse trend of student fatalities4
PurposeImprove driver performance & learningDrivers should be treated as professionalsPurpose is to help them Not a threatening or gotcha processUse annual evaluation 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-Evaluation OrientationInform drivers onAreas and items to be observed & evaluatedOn-Board Observation RideGood score = Official evaluation of recordPoor score = Extended phase with remediationTo be followed w/another evaluation observationPost Observation ConferenceRequired after each extended phaseRequired after some satisfactory evaluations w/limited issues6
Pre-Evaluation Orientation7
Pre-Evaluation Orientation Roll out to drivers is critical. They must . . .Not be caught off guardNot be seen as threateningNot be seen as gotcha processEveryone wants the same thingStudents to be safe at bus stop and when loading & unloadingFatality history has taught what is requiredMeet with drivers prior to their evaluationPromote driver understanding to get buy-inEssential to success8
Pre-Evaluation Orientation Cont'dYou want your drivers to understandThe overall processThe scoring guidelinesThe forms that will be usedProvide a copy of the Loading & Unloading scoring formsEnsure drivers have the new Unit 6Internet – http://www.gadoe.org/Finance-and-Business-Operations/Pupil-Transportation/Pages/School-Bus-Safety.aspxOr provide an actual printed copy9
On-Board Evaluation Observation Ride10
On-Board Evaluation Observation RideYou decide who performs rideYouSupervisorTrainerLead bus driver, etc.Whatever works – Find a way!Can be either a morning or afternoon loadIf AM this year, then maybe PM next yearRide multiple loads if possible in AM or PMRide – Get off @ school – Ride different load 11
On-Board Evaluation Observation Ride Cont'dOverall Satisfactory score = Official evaluation of recordFailure to score overall SatisfactoryExtended Phase periodPost observation conferenceRelated remedial trainingFollow-up evaluation observation(s)Until driver scores overall SatisfactoryOverall Satisfactory score = Becomes official evaluation of record 12
Post ObservationConference13
Post Observation ConferenceNOT required If driver scores Satisfactory on ALL itemsIS required to provide clarity & directionIf driver has up to 2 Developing scores in areaDriver was really good, but not quite perfectDiscuss items needing attentionIf driver scores poorly – Extended PhaseDiscuss area(s) & item(s) needing improvement Clarify what remedial training will be providedDiscuss time frame for corrections 14
Scoring Key15
Key for Scoring ItemsPlace check mark in appropriate spaceUse N/A as needed Use this key in making scoring decisions:Satisfactory = Meets or exceeds expectationsThey got it rightDeveloping = Overall meets expectations with limited exceptionsThey got it right most of the timeNeeds Improvement = Does not meet expectationsThey got it wrong 16
Scoring for Bus Stop Requirements/ Recommendations17
Sample Bus Stop Requirements/Recommendations18
Items are based on New Unit 6 materialSome items not responsibility of driverOnly items with ** count towards driver’s scoreNeeds Improvement score for bus stop itemsResolved by Transportation OfficeAdjust stop, if possible, to improve safety There will be no Developing scoresOnly Satisfactory orNeeds Improvement19 Scoring Bus Stop Requirements/Recommendations
20Scoring for Driver Duties
Sample Driver Duties21
Items are based on New Unit 6 materialWhat is the driver doingAs 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 provided22Scoring Driver Duties
Sample Scoring Criteria Guide for Driver Duties23
Scoring for Student Safe Behaviors24
Sample Student Safe Behaviors25
Scoring Student Safe BehaviorsItems are based on New Unit 6 & School Bus Safety CurriculumStudents must execute safe behaviorsSchool Bus Safety Curriculum may or may not be taught in schoolsBus driver is teacher, enforcer & reinforcerSee and know what students are doingHave duty to ensure students are safeEvaluate driver on Student Safe Behaviors Only if on route/load for 4 weeksNeed time to train students26
27Overall Evaluation Score
Sample Overall Evaluation Score28
Overall Evaluation ScoreSatisfactory School Bus Driver EvaluationRecommended overall Satisfactory score =Becomes official evaluation 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 Side Student Safe Behaviors Across the Road Detailed guidance at Post Observation Conf.. 29
Overall Evaluation Score Cont'dExtended Phase Evaluation ObservationRecommended Extended Phase =3 or more Developing scores in same area1 or more Needs Improvement scores in any areaBecomes informal diagnostic evaluationDetailed guidance at Post Observation Conf.Followed by related remedial instruction/training Followed by another evaluation observationRepeat process until Satisfactory is achieved Final successful evaluation becomes official evaluation of record 30
Overall Evaluation Score Cont'dUnsatisfactory School Bus Driver EvaluationRecommend 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 evaluation of record Pressure is on you to rehabilitate the driverStakes are high for driver and for school systemSo after exhausting all effort . . .Can you keep an Unsatisfactory driver? 31
SummaryYou have been provided the resources required to help protect your studentsSchool Bus Safety CurriculumElementary schoolMiddle schoolNew Unit 6 – Loading & UnloadingPower Point and narrative for new Unit 6Annual Bus Stop Driver EvaluationInstructions & defined processRequired formsThis PPT to use in training your staff32
33Do You Know What is Going On at Your Bus Stops?You Can Make this Happen Help to Keep Your Students Safe!
QuestionsandAnswers 34