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SCHOOL BUS SAFETY INSPECTIONS

It shall be the policy of the Cameron Parish School Board to require all vehicles used for the transportation of children, whether privately or publicly owned, be inspected twice annually by authorized and qualified personnel.  Any vehicle found to be deficient shall be so designated and shall not be used to transport students until the appropriate repairs have been made and further inspection reveals that the deficiency has been removed.

The school buses used for the transportation of children, whether privately or publicly owned, shall be inspected at least semi-annually by local transportation personnel and/or Louisiana State Police in accordance with standards established by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and/or the School Board. 

DAILY TRIP INSPECTIONS

Before beginning, during, and after completing each assigned route, trip, or individual run daily, the bus driver shall conduct pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and its special equipment to check for passengers, special equipment, medication, etc. that may have been left on the bus.  Before the driver exits the bus after any trip or individual run, the driver shall immediately perform a post-trip inspection of the interior of the bus for children or other passengers that may have remained on the bus.   The driver shall employ any means necessary to check for children who may be under seats.  The driver shall also check for damage to seats, and articles left on the bus.  Failure to check for children left on the bus may result in discipline of the driver, up to and including termination. 

Revised:  April, 2006

Ref:     Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures, Bulletin 119, Louisiana Department of Education

Board minutes, 7-14-08

Cameron Parish School Board