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School Activities and Field Trips

This page explains safety procedures and expectations for students participating in school-sponsored activity trips and other non-regular transportation services.

Loading School Buses at a School Site:

  • The driver shall not activate the flashing amber warning light system when loading/unloading.
  • The group or athletic team will assemble in an area away from the school bus. When the students are ready to load, the driver will commence loading.
  • Upon completion of loading, the driver will proceed with the bus evacuation and safety presentation. This shall include an explanation and demonstration of all emergency exits, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, etc.
  • Upon completion of the presentation, the driver will require the chaperone/coach to sign the trip sheet. The driver will then depart when safe to do so.

Loading/Unloading at the Activity Destination Site:

  • Upon arrival at the destination, the driver will select an area where the bus can be lawfully parked and loading/unloading students can be reasonably controlled.
  • The driver will provide instructions to the chaperone/coach(s) regarding the time and location where the group will assemble to reload the school bus.
  • When it is clear and safe, the driver will have the students disembark the bus. (The flashing red signal lights will not be activated). When the group is accounted for and is ready to depart, the driver will depart when safe.