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Why I Bleed Yellow

Why I Bleed Yellow. Alexandra Robinson, M.Ed., CDPT President-Elect/NAPT alexrobinson6@msn.com. I Believe…. In public education The school bus IS an extension of the classroom I’m still an educator & in the business of education. Do You Believe.

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Why I Bleed Yellow

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  1. Why I Bleed Yellow Alexandra Robinson, M.Ed., CDPT President-Elect/NAPT alexrobinson6@msn.com

  2. I Believe… • In public education • The school bus IS an extension of the classroom • I’m still an educator & in the business of education

  3. Do You Believe . . . • The yellow school bus is the safest, most economical, most energy-responsive and most environmentally-friendly means to transport our children to and from school each day?

  4. Do You Believe . . . • There is an important link between the yellow school bus and the performance of our children in the classroom?

  5. Do You Believe . . . • The color of a school bus is an integral attribute of its unique design and the industry must ensure that the color of a school bus continues to meet its role and objective as a safety factor?

  6. Do You Believe . . . • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) should continue to research the passenger crash protection systems built into the yellow school bus?

  7. Do You Believe . . . • School transportation administrators should engage in continuous professional education and should be certified in industry practices and knowledge?

  8. Do You Believe . . . • It is imperative that we take action to prevent illegal passing of stopped school buses because it exposes our children to the risk of injury and death?

  9. Do You Believe . . . • Bullying is unacceptable, not only in the classroom but also on the school bus and at school bus stops?

  10. Do You Believe . . . • All school bus drivers and attendants should receive relevant and appropriate training in transporting all students, but particularly in the transportation of students with disabilities and special needs?

  11. Do You Believe . . . • It is preferable that all children ride on yellow school buses but in those areas where this is not possible, children should be provided with the safest possible transit systems and equipment?

  12. Do You Believe . . . • Leaving children unattended on school buses must not be condoned in any way because it exposes our children to risk, is a frightening experience for the children and erodes public confidence in the safety and security of the yellow school bus?

  13. Do You Believe . . . • School transportation operators should utilize computer-based routing and scheduling systems to attain maximum efficiency and safety in their operations?

  14. Do You Believe . . . • Taxpayers are entitled to know that school transportation operations are conducted according to benchmarked standards and quality measures?

  15. Do You Believe . . . • School bus drivers should not engage in text messaging or similar activities while operating a school bus?

  16. Do You Believe . . . • School bus drivers should always utilize their lap-shoulder belts while driving?

  17. Do You Believe . . . • The federal government should appropriate full funding of IDEA and special education services, including costs related to transportation?

  18. Do You Believe . . . • The federal and state governments should improve our highways and bridges to ensure that the nation’s 450,000 school buses and the 25 million children we carry on them every day are as safe as possible?

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