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Getting Here from There
The big yellow bus
continues on as a symbol heralding the beginning and end
of school. This symbolism takes on added meaning with the
large geographic area covered by the Schuylerville Central
School District.
Schuylerville has more than 25
buses that travel more than a half million miles per year—think of it as going to California and back every day!
Approximately 1,700 Schuylerville students, 75 private and
parochial school students and 35 special needs students
ride our buses to 25 different schools each day.
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Safety First
With such a high level of activity,
safety is the top priority. Schuylerville’s buses are
thoroughly inspected every morning. Our bus drivers go
through extensive training before obtaining licensing.
Parents have a role in bus safety,
too. Here are some tips:
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Make sure children get to the bus
stop in plenty of time. Running to catch a bus can
cause carelessness, especially when crossing streets
and boarding the bus.
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Instruct children about bus
danger zones, which are 10 feet around the perimeter
of the bus. Drivers cannot see anyone who is within 10
feet of the bus bumper. When walking beside a bus,
children are in the danger zone if they can touch the
bus. Also, make sure children know that they should
never cross in back of or go behind the bus.
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Stress safety over forgotten
clothing or lost homework. Children should never reach
for something (like a homework paper) that has fallen
beneath the bus. Likewise, they shouldn’t attempt to
get back on the bus to retrieve forgotten items.
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Keep safety in mind when choosing
clothing. Clothing with drawstrings or straps can get
caught on handrails as children enter or exit a bus.
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Remind children about bus rules—obey the bus driver, sit quietly, wear seat belts and
keep the aisles clear of books, arms and legs.
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The
most dangerous part of the school bus ride is
getting on and off the bus.
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Half
the pedestrian fatalities in school bus-related
accidents are children between the ages of five and
seven.
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Young
children are the most likely to be injured because
they:
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Hurry to get on and off the bus.
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Little experience with traffic.
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Think
drivers will see them and stop while they cross the
street.
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Don't
always stay within the bus driver's sight.
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Valuable
information students should know about bus safety:
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Students should arrive at the bus stop five minutes
before their bus is scheduled to arrive.
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Stand
at least five giant steps (10 feet) from the edge of
the road.
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Wait
for the bus to stop and the driver to say it's okay
to board the bus.
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Be
careful that there are no drawstrings or straps
dangling that can get caught in the handrail or
door.
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Check
both ways, left and right, before stepping off the
bus.
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Never
stick your hands, head or feet out of the windows.
Always walk in front of the bus, never behind it.
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Walk
on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a
point at least 10 giant steps ahead of the bus.
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Be
sure the driver can see you, and that you can see
the bus driver.
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Wait
for the driver's signal to cross the road.
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If
something falls under or near the bus, do not pick
it up. Tell the driver!
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Be
alert to traffic when boarding or departing the bus.
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Stay
in your seat and talk quietly so the driver is not
distracted.
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If
your bus has seat belts, be sure to learn how to use
the seat belt properly.
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In addition, motorists
should be aware of the following tips:
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Be
aware it is illegal in every state to pass a school
bus stopped to load or unload students.
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Watch
for students not paying close attention to traffic,
playing or gathering near bus stops.
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Slow
down! Watch for children who are walking in the
street, particularly if there are not crosswalks in
the neighborhood.
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Be
alert; children who arrive late for school buses may
run into the street without looking first.
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Know
and understand the laws governing motorists’ driving
behavior near a school bus:
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Be aware
of the flashing signal lights that bus drivers use to
indicate students are loading or unloading the bus.
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Yellow
lights flashing means the bus is preparing to stop to
pick up or drop off children.
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Drivers
should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
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Red lights
flashing, as well as extended "Stop" arms, indicate the
bus has stopped.
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Drivers
MUST stop their cars. Begin moving only when the red
flashing lights are turned off.
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Bus Routes
Information on Schuylerville’s bus
routes is distributed by the Transportation Department.
Please write down your child’s bus number for easy access
in case you need to communicate with the Transportation
Department. Parents are also encouraged to find out the
name of their child’s bus driver.
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Transportation to
Non-Public Schools
State law requires parents who are planning to send
children to private or parochial schools in September 2007
to file an application for special transportation by April
1, 2007. These applications are available by calling the
Transportation Department at (518) 695-3255, extension
3260.
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Questions
If you have questions or concerns about bus
transportation, please call Transportation Supervisor
Christopher Meehan at (518) 695-3255, extension 3260.
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