EMERGENCY PROCEDURES While school buses are the safest form of transportation today, an emergency can Baldwin City USD 348 happen anytime and anywhere. All Baldwin City USD 348 transportation personnel are provided training in emergency procedures for different types of emergency situations as stated in regulation 91-38-9 mandated by Kansas Department of Transportation Handbook Education (KSDE) School Bus Safety. To read emergency regulations in detail go to the following KSDE link: Pre K-12 http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=273#91-38-9

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS The District’s primary concern at all times is the safety and welfare of the children. Sometimes it is necessary to close schools or delay opening of school due to unforeseen circumstances. When weather conditions are adverse, parents are asked to stay tuned to the local radio and television stations for details on school delays or TRANSPORTATION OFFICE closings. 6:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. On days of extreme cold, ice, heavy rain and/or snow, delays should be expected. Drivers are repeatedly instructed to drive at a speed commensurate with the Tracy Rockers, Director of Transportation (785) 594-RIDE prevailing road and/or weather conditions. Also, the number of mechanical problems Fax Number (785) 594-2956 (785) 594-7433 may increase when the weather is cold and/or wet. Email: [email protected] Schools are closed at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools. If the closing occurs before the start of the day, the Superintendent will utilize the SCHOOLS automated calling system and radio/television stations will be informed at approximately 5:30 A.M. When weather conditions are threatening, listen to radio and television stations for school closing information. Baldwin High School (785) 594-2725 Rob McKim, Principal; Frank Perbeck, Assistant Principal If schools are closed during the day, students will be sent home on their normal Baldwin Junior High School (785) 594-2448 bus route. If other arrangements are required, it is the parents' responsibility to Tammy Thomasson, Principal contact (785) 594-7433(RIDE). Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center (785) 594-2446 The following is a list of radio and televisions stations that announce school Dan Wallsmith, Principal closings and delays for our school district. Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center (785) 594-2444 Deb Ehling-Gwin, Principal KPR/KANU, Channel 6, KLWN, BCRC office, WIBW, WIBW-TV, KMBC, KCTV-5, KOFO, KSNT 27 TV, WDAF Fox 4 and the Baldwin City Signal.

DISTRICT OFFICE http://signal.baldwincity.com Paul Dorathy, Superintendent 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Our goal is to make your trip to to and from school as timely, safe and pleasant as (785) 594-2721 possible. Please help us by reading the Transportation Handbook carefully. Call the Director of Transportation with any questions or concerns. TRANSPORTATION ELIGIBILITY SCHOOL BUS RIDER SAFETY RULES CONTINUED The State of Kansas reimburses school districts for transportation of students to and from school who live 2.5 miles or more from their school. The Baldwin City School District must √ Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus and out of the aisles transport these students without charge. School districts in Kansas receive no funds for √ Don't throw things inside the bus or out the windows transportation of students living less than 2.5 miles from their school and therefore are not required to transport those students. √ Eating and drinking on this bus is at the discretion of the driver √ ABSOLUTELY NO Sunflower Seeds Safety of the district students remains a shared concern so we are offering designated “Bus Stops” strategically located and accessible to students living within the city limits. We will √ Be courteous and respectful to the bus driver, other riders and their possessions not provide door-to-door service to students within the city limits. Parents must designate only one (1) AM and (1) PM location. A location is defined as a residence outside the city limits or a designated bus stop withing the city limits. SCHOOL VEHICLE DISCIPLINE POLICY https://maps.google.com/maps/ms? Riding school vehicle is a privilege, so good student behavior is very important. msa=0&msid=202774563665277283081.0004a704de5d627c9b76f&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=38. One of the leading causes of vehicle accidents is a driver's distraction due to misbehaving 783261,-95.187349&spn=0.033453,0.059738&t=m&z=14&vpsrc=6 students.

NOTE: If your student will use USD 348 Transportation Service or have changes to their Misconduct by students on any bus is unacceptable. Continual abuse of rules and regulations designated location at any time throughout the school year you MUST fill out the “Bus by school vehicle riders will result in the following sequence of disciplinary actions*: Rider Transportation Form” http://www.usd348.com/departments/transportation/forms and submit this form to the Transportation Department. Please allow 48 hours for the Step One: If the offense is relatively minor, the school vehicle driver will attempt to resolve department to establish your students' route. the issue by reminding students of the bus rider safety rules. This offense is not documented, ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION and is reserved for infractions such as staying seated, isles clear, etc. It is not intended for any physical altercations. The driver involvement should be minimal. On occasion we are willing to accommodate a request for a student to ride home with another student, ONLY if prior arrangements have been made with the bus transportation department Baldwin City USD 348 Bus Conduct Form (print or electronic) will be used to document (785) 594-7433 at least two hours before dismissal. infractions of the district's transportation policy. The building principal can request that the student and/or parent meet with him/her before bus service can resume. Due to transportation restrictions, and in order to minimize distractions, parents who volunteer for field trips are not permitted to bring other family members/friends on field trips. The only Step Two: The receipt of the first misconduct notice generally serves as a warning. Parents children on the trip should be those assigned to the class. and students need to take corrective action to insure that misbehavior is not repeated. NO SHOWS, CANCELING BUS SERVICE Step Three: The receipt of the second misconduct notice for any infraction will result in the Parents of all students with door-to-door services are required to contact the Transportation loss of school vehicle service for up to five (5) days. Department each day their student is NOT going to ride the bus for any reason. Step Four: The receipt of the third misconduct notice for any infraction will result in the loss If student has three consecutive unreported absences, services will be suspended until the of school vehicle service for up to ten (10) days. parent contacts the Transportation Department to re-activate the door-to-door service. Repeat offenders may lose their transportation privileges. Step Five: The receipt of the fourth misconduct notice will result in the suspension of school vehicle service for the remainder of the semester or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. SCHOOL BUS RIDER SAFETY RULES Parents may request a hearing on the misconduct/suspension which may include the An integral part of the educational process is getting children to and from school safely. We superintendent, principal, transportation director, driver, student, and parents. all play a role in achieving this goal. It is important that your child understand the school bus safety rules. Please discuss with them the following rules: * In the case of serious misconduct, the principal or acting school authority may skip the steps outlined above and issue an immediate suspension of riding privileges or recommend a √ Classroom conduct will be enforced √ Stay in your seat hearing, without regard for the number or severity of previous notices. √ Don't be destructive √ No shoving or pushing allowed In the case of vandalism to school buses or district property, the student will be required √ Keep the noise level down √ No profanity to make restitution for the cost of repairing or replacing the damaged property. √ No smoking or tobacco on the bus √ Keep the bus clean