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Safe Rider Program

Safe Rider Program. “Safely Transporting Our Future”. Presented by: Reginald Rowe CCSD Safe Rider Task Force, Chair. What is Safe Rider?.

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Safe Rider Program

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  1. Safe Rider Program “Safely Transporting Our Future” Presented by: Reginald Rowe CCSD Safe Rider Task Force, Chair

  2. What is Safe Rider? The safe rider program is a new approach to student management for school buses. The core of the program is promoting personal accountability as it relates to bus behavior.

  3. Why is Safe Rider Needed • Poor student behavior is the most reported difficulty by drivers. • 46 percent of school bullying happens on the school bus*. • Overloading School administrators with countless bus referrals. • Misbehavior endangers the safety of all passengers. *Source: Kamaron Institute 2006

  4. Parent Concern • Six in Ten parents are concerned about having their children ride The School Bus.* • Six in Ten parents consider the School Bus to be an important part of the education system.* Source: * American School Bus Council Partner “Tool Kit”

  5. Safe Rider Concept Accountability

  6. How is this achieved? • Training • Communication • Education • Steadfast Support • Partnerships

  7. Safe Rider Program • Designed to promote instant accountability. • Invites all parties to become members of the Safe Rider Team. • Reminds students that riding the School Bus is a Privilege. How Does it Work?

  8. Current StatisticsBarber Middle School Safe Rider Pilot Program (Implemented after spring break 2008)

  9. Barber SRP • A total of 20 students were after school guests of the Safe Rider Program from March 26th to May 19th. • A Reduction of 86 referrals from the 06-07 figures with only 2 months of the program in 07-08. • No complaints from parents. • Administration fully behind the program.

  10. Current StatisticsGarrett Middle School Safe Rider Pilot Program (Implemented last four weeks of school) Total Referrals SRP Began

  11. Garrett SRP • A total of 18 students were after school guests of the Safe Rider Program. • A Reduction of 45 referrals from 06-07 figures with only 1 month of the program in 07-08. • No complaints from parents. • Administration fully behind the program.

  12. Our Plans • Implement the program county wide in 08-09, improving safety and correcting poor behavior on buses. • Conduct presentations at open house to introduce students and parents to the program. • Continue to use the allotted funds from the monitor program. • Introduce a Safe Rider Contract for student transportation. • Introduce a Graduated Discipline Plan.

  13. In Conclusion Safe Rider • Promotes 360° accountability for bus safety. • Empowers drivers with valuable tools. • Shares workload reducing stress on all parties. • Teaches the valuable lesson of teamwork. • Increases retention rate among drivers.

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