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ontario school bus association For school councils, home and school messages features associations, trustees, administrators and providers of student transportation 6 Message from Gregory 13 School Bus Safety Tips: Stand services. Hammond, OSBA President Back from the Yellow and Black! THE OSBA AND DIRECTORS 2012-2013 Message from Richard The Ontario School Bus Association (OSBA) 8 is a non-profit trade association serving the Donaldson, OSBA Executive 14 Safety Update: Reminders For education and advocacy needs of owner- Director Operators operators of school bus fleets across the province. 9 OSBA Directors 2012–2013 School Busing around the World: Membership is voluntary; our Board of 15 Directors are all volunteers elected by their cover story China peers. 16 In the Know: The Yellow School VISION, MISSION & VALUES Take a Stand against Bullying Every one of the 822,000 children aboard 10 Bus: a Virtual Classroom an Ontario school bus deserves to arrive at school safe, secure, on time and ready 12 Delaney Bus Lines: Bullying 17 Upcoming Projects: Safety to learn. Stops Here Initiatives OSBA Vision An economically healthy and sustainable Behind the Scenes: Planning your industry, safely and reliably serving the 18 growing needs of student transportation in Child’s Daily Trip Ontario.

BUS ONTARIO OSBA Mission SCHOOL ASSOCIATION BUS

SCHOOLOCTOBER 2012 • VOLUME 21 Index to Advertisers 21 To support and enhance the success of our T ake a Stand Against members in the competitive world of school busing. Bullying OSBA Values • Contribute to student success • Focus on cost effective and efficient operations Studies show that bullying is an issue amongst Canadian students, • Commit to continuous improvement and attention to this matter is more important than ever. Find out • Embrace diversity in our workplaces how bullying is dealt with on the school bus and what actions are being taken against it by referring to the cover story on page 10. • Make a significant contribution to a greener Ontario

• Safety Update: Reminders For Operators • Planning your Child’s Daily Trip • Anticipate and influence the future shape PM# 40064978 inside • The Yellow School Bus: A Virtual Classroom of the school bus industry

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61 Years of Advancement Message from Achievement and Advocacy gregory a. HaMMonD President, osBa

he yellow school bus has become a part of daily life for many in Ontario. If you were not bused to school T as a child chances are you’ve taken one on a school trip or outing. Today, approximately 822,500 students are bused to and from school every day in Ontario. With 43.5% of Ontario students on yellow and blacks, commitment to safety is an essential part of our industry. The Ontario School Bus Association (OSBA) plays an important role in this safety and security net. Members, volunteer directors and staff are devoted to improving busing in this area. We are constantly working to maintain Ontario’s impeccable safety record and most importantly get your child to their destination on time and safely.

This year OSBA has had many triumphs to celebrate with the two-way radio extension and the modification to the 65 years or older licence renewal process. OSBA continuously works on our operators’ behalf to ensure that their voices are heard. Many changes in school busing have occurred over the last year and our industry is still adjusting to the new competitive procurement processes implemented by the Government of Ontario. Like many other industry associations who face the same issues, this association cannot focus on the things that make us different, but instead support all members on the concerns we share. OSBA is working with Government and Consortia to ensure the transition to this process goes as smoothly for operators and boards as possible keeping in mind that safety, security and reliable service should remain a top priority. OSBA is doing what we can to make sure this process is a sustainable one for school busing in Ontario. Over the next two years, operators can look to Government funded training sessions across the province to help ease this transition and in hopes that as we move forward, we do so together. Change in Government process is not the only shift that is taking place within our industry. The Ontario School Bus Association has developed a Strategic Communications Plan. From this, OSBA has developed a new brand promise; “We will

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engage and represent our members, and advocate for a healthy industry that is committed to carrying students, safely, securely, reliably and ready to learn.” This promise has acted as a stepping stone towards the introduc- tion of a new name for our association, School Bus Ontario later this fall. School Bus Ontario is all encompass- ing and supports that our association is the leading advocate in the industry representing all our stakeholders; members, government, the public and drivers. Developing this new identity and moving forward as School Bus Ontario is felt to be an important move for the OSBA and will strengthen our Kleenoil  ltration is a management tool to association as a whole. • Reduce oil related maintenance costs Every school year presents new • Maximize engine, hydraulic and transmission oil life • Double engine, hydraulic and transmission life cycles opportunities and challenges for our • Remove particles of one (1) micron nominal three (3) absolute • Remove water to maximize the oil additive package association. This year we will be • Consequently reducing maintenance costs focused on moving forward. OSBA Many major Ontario city bus  eets have been ordering new busses with Kleenoil KU50/KU65 units installed by bus is an organization with membership OEM`S in Canada, USA and UK. representing every segment of our OIL FILTRATION SPECIALISTS INC. KLEENOIL FILTRATION CANADA LTD. Ian Anderson Shirley Archambault industry. We will continue to demon- 10 Malta Avenue, Unit 808, Brampton, ON L6Y 4G6 850 Boundary Road, Unit 2, Cornwall ON. K6H 5R5 Cell: (905) 978-2901 Tel: (613) 933 9090 • Fax: (866) 552 5333 strate the value and expertise that our Email: [email protected] www.kleenoil.ca • Email: [email protected] members bring to student transportation in Ontario while demonstrating

our desire to work collaboratively and591215_Kleenoil.indd 1 21/06/12 6:44 AM innovatively with our stakeholders, and as always, we will continue to work to provide excellence in safety Please be Sure to Visit our Website @ and service to the parents and students of Ontario. Sincerely, www.osba.on.ca

ontario school bus Gregory A. Hammond association President, OSBA

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Message from riCHarD DonalDson executive Director, osBa n behalf of school bus operators across this vast, geographic province, I am pleased to introduce another issue of School oBus Ontario. This year, our members will travel over 2 million kilometers and transport over 822,000 students to and from school every single day. A great deal of planning goes into ensuring every ride is the safest possible. As Greg mentions, commitment to safety is an essential part of our industry. School bus drivers and operators will continue to honour this commitment and provide world class safety and service to students and parents.

This year’s cover story focuses on bullying in schools and on the bus. Reports of bullying within the school environment have been frequent in the media and addressing this issue now has become timelier than ever. Karen Klein became a household name earlier this year when the school bus video showing the 68-year-old grandmother being a victim of a deluge of taunts, slurs and threats went viral. Here in Ontario, our news outlets reported on other incidents of bullying in schools and the wider community. Our feature article speaks to the initiatives and steps that are being taken by school bus operators and the Government of Ontario to confront this growing societal problem. Within these pages, Ontario parents, their children, teachers, school boards and government representatives will learn of interesting and innovative projects occurring in school busing. Read on to learn more facts on busing in Ontario and the joint partnerships we have with school board transportation staff and the Ministries of Education and Transportation. Ontario student transportation is no doubt an industry that is changing. OSBA is focused on moving forward through advancing our association’s brand and involvement in province wide activities. We are here to lend support to our members and will continue to act on their behalf to ensure their voice is heard. Our Association will be concentrated on maintaining relationships and working cooperatively with Government, Transportation Consortia and our other stakeholders. OSBA will continue to be the leading advocate for a sustainable school bus industry that provides safe, secure and reliable student transportation to those across the province. I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our transportation part- ners, stakeholders and government associates that while change is constant, passenger safety will not be negotiated. I trust you will find the 2012 edition of School Bus Ontario to be informative and educational. That is our goal. Good reading.

Richard Donaldson Executive Director, OSBA

8 SCHOOL BUS ONTARIO 2012 OSBA DIRECTORS 2012-2013

President and Director, Vice-President and Treasurer and Director, District 3 Director District 8 Greg Hammond John Chapman Mark Begg Hammond Newry Coach Lines, Delaney Bus Lines Ltd., Transportation Ltd., Atwood Avonmore There is a lot riding Bracebridge on choosing the right insurer.

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School Bus Ontario is the official magazine of the Ontario School Bus Association (OSBA). Our magazine is written for a wide range of stakeholders and remains the only publication of its kind in Ontario. OSBA strives to provide news that is relevant, timely and innovative; we focus on current and ongoing issues as well as interesting projects taking place within our industry. Have comments about our magazine? We would love to hear from our readers. Please send your opinions and comments about OSBA activities, services and articles to [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Don’t forget to LIKE us on Facebook and check out our website. www.osba.on.ca! Jaclyn Goebel Communications Coordinator

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By Jaclyn Goebel BULLYING hen thinking about school bus monitor making national headlines, Behaviour on Your Bus”, “Growing bus safety usually red flash- it is clear that there is zero tolerance for Respect on Your Bus”, and most Wing lights and stop arms this type of behaviour. recently, they have invited Garth Riley come to mind. However, it’s not only So what is bullying exactly? How is from Sticks and Stones May Break my these external features that contribute to bullying dealt with on the school bus? Bones to deliver a workshop at their a safe ride to school. Student behaviour And what is the Government of Ontario 2012 fall start-up meeting. is a leading factor in ensuring safety doing to take action against it? Read on When a bullying incident occurs on on board the school bus. We are hear- to find out more. the school bus it can be dealt with in ing more and more of negative student many different ways depending on two behaviour in the form of bullying and Bullying on the Bus factors; the student’s behaviour and the it is increasingly becoming a problem OSBA spoke with Mark Begg, driver’s reaction to this behaviour. Mark across the province. In a recent study, General Manager of Delaney Bus Lines explains, “Some drivers may ask that 43% of Canadian students ages 11 to to get a better understanding of bullying students sit in one of the front seats of 16 have reported being bullied at least on the school bus. the bus in order to better monitor their twice. The study also shows 27% of Mark reports that bullying incidents behaviour, others may have a discus- Canadian students ages 11 to 16 have on school buses are frequent; the reality sion with the student about his or her admitted to bullying a peer at least is school bus drivers are tasked with behaviour following the bus ride. If a twice1. From this study we can see that operating 35 foot vehicles on busy situation is grave enough or is ongoing, bullying is an issue amongst Canadian roads, in challenging weather condi- drivers are asked to report the situa- students and attention to this matter is tions, with as many as 72 students sit- tion in writing to the school Principal. more important than ever. ting behind them. With all these factors The school will get involved if there This year we have seen an over- drivers can only do and see so much. is a serious behavioural incident or a whelming support for anti-bullying However, Mark has more than equipped repeated incident in which the student campaigns as many individuals are tak- his drivers to deal with bullying on the continuously chooses to disobey the ing a stand against bullying. With the bus. Delaney drivers have undergone rules of the bus. Consequences for the release of the documentary “Bully” as several training programs which have student also vary depending on the situ- well as the video of the bullied school included “Building Positive Student ation.” Mark says, “Consequences may

1 World Health Organization. (2010). Health Behaviour in School-aged Children International Report from the 2009/2010 Survey. Chapter 5. Risk Behaviours. Social Determinants of Health and Well Being among Young People, (Part 2. Key Data), pg. 191-201.

10 SCHOOL BUS ONTARIO 2012 include in-school suspensions or loss of privileges, up to and including suspension from the bus.” In all, Mark feels the school bus is a safe environment for students. Mark’s drivers are readily prepared to handle bullying situations and this can make students feel safe. Mark comments, “The majority of bus drivers try and foster a positive environment on their buses and when things go awry, they often address the issue before things get out of control. In principle, the school bus is an extension of the classroom and students should feel as safe on a school bus as they do when in school.”

Accepting Schools Action Plan On June 5, 2012, the Government of for students to learn. OSBA spoke with of anti-bullying to all Ontarians. The Ontario passed the Accepting Schools the Ministry of Education to get some Ministry is currently working with Act (Bill 13). This Bill is a step govern- insight about this Action Plan. The school boards by helping to fund several ment is taking to make schools safer, Ministry commented, “We’re doing anti-bullying measures such as bullying more inclusive and accepting places more than just telling bullied kids it prevention plans, training and profes- gets better - we are working together sional development sessions for staff, to make it better now. It’s incumbent on student support programs, and parental 1 WHAT IS BULLYI NG? each and every one of us to make sure and community awareness. The Ministry of Education defines bul- that every student feels safe, included The Ministry of Education recog- lying as: and welcome in Ontario’s schools. The nizes that the yellow school bus is an Bullying is typically a form of repeated, Accepting Schools Act will create legal extension of the classroom. In March persistent, and aggressive behaviour obligations for boards to address bul- 2010 the Ministry developed and directed at an individual or individuals lying prevention and early interven- administered resources that can assist that is intended to cause (or should be tion, progressive discipline, and equity school bus drivers in understanding known to cause) fear and distress and/or and inclusive education. For the first their reporting obligations to principals harm to another person’s body, feelings, time ever, we have defined bullying in and school staff when a conflict arises self-esteem, or reputation. legislation so that every student, every on the bus. The Ministry is encourag- Bullying occurs in a context where there teacher, every principal, and every par- ing school bus operators and drivers to is a real or perceived power imbalance. ent knows what we are talking about provide comments and feedback to help There are four forms of bullying, all of when we say bullying is not okay in shape the Accepting Schools Action which can take form on the school bus: our schools.” As part of the Act, an Plan. The Expert Panel will be conduct- • physical – hitting, shoving, stealing, Accepting Schools Expert Panel was ing their work over the next eighteen or damaging property formed; the Panel brings together months. The resources and strategies • verbal – name calling, mocking, or experts who will work with students, developed will build upon those already making sexist, racist, or homophobic parents, educators and support staff available and be implemented over the comments such as bus drivers, to make schools next few years. • social – excluding others from a safe, more inclusive and welcoming. It is great to see that government is group or spreading gossip or rumours The Panel’s key role will be to advise running extensive bullying prevention about them government on the development of programs and are focused on bring- • electronic (commonly known as evidence-informed resources and prac- ing attention to this issue. OSBA is cyberbullying) – spreading rumours tices that promote a positive school cli- excited to see the outcome of Accepting and hurtful comments through the use mate, equity and inclusive education, as Schools Expert Panel and will com- of e-mail, cellphones, social media well as bullying prevention and early municate these resources with school websites and text messaging. intervention. bus operators around the province. The government’s Action Plan The importance put on anti-bullying 1 Ontario Ministry of Education. (2012). Safe includes integrating bullying prevention campaigns by government, schools and and Accepting Schools. Retrieved from strategies into the Ontario curriculum, school bus operators shows great prom- http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/ as well as creating public awareness ise that these types of incidents will be need.html campaigns to promote the importance minimized in the near future.

SCHOOL BUS ONTARIO 2012 11 Delaney Bus Lines: Bullying Here his past year Delaney Bus Lines from Avonmore, ON participated in a local anti-bullying campaign. Mark T Begg, General Manager of Delaney says, “It is important that we provide our drivers with the proper resources in order to deal with the issues. By participating in local initiatives, it demonstrates to our passengers, our schools and our community that we will not tolerate any type of bullying behaviour on Delaney buses.” Mark shared with us Delaney’s most notable anti-bullying campaign, Pink Shirt Day. “As you can imagine, the image of a bus driver behind the wheel, sporting a pink shirt definitely peaks at your curiosity. Discussion then often takes place as to why they are wearing the brightly coloured shirt, which is essentially the overall objective. We want our students to know bullying on buses in the province. We are proud that Mark and that our drivers are aware of bullying behaviour and that they his team are doing their part to raise awareness, speak out and are there to assist if necessary. Our drivers also participate in take the stand against bullying! local anti-bullying rallies held in the schools – this is especially important to us as it reinforces to our students that their drivers The pink shirt theme originated from an incident at a Nova are a part of the school system and that they are aware of this Scotia high school when students organized a protest in sym- very important issue.” pathy with a grade 9 student who had been bullied for wear- Delaney Bus Lines can be considered a role model in their ing a pink shirt to school. Two male students then distributed efforts to eliminate bullying on school buses. Their involvement pink t-shirts to be worn by all the boys in the school, making a with anti-bullying campaigns shows there is zero tolerance for non-violent statement that bullying would not be tolerated.

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SCHOOL BUS ONTARIO 2012 13 601465_Langille.indd 1 10/09/12 3:14 PM saFeTy uPDaTe: reminders For operators By Dave Carroll Unsecured Baggage/Freight Carried Inside School Buses MTO and police have stepped up inspection on how cargo is secured inside school buses used on charter trips. Charges can be laid against a driver for failing to keep the aisle and emergency exit clear if luggage and other items are found to be blocking the aisle and rear emergency exit door. In addition to blocking access to the emergency exits, unsecured cargo piled on seats or in the aisle has the potential to injure passengers in the event of a collision or a sudden stop. The problem with loose items inside a school bus has been exacerbated by the latest CSA D250 standard (the current D250- 07 and the soon to be adopted D 250-12) which no longer allows (new) school buses to have overhead parcel racks. Operators should store cargo in under floor storage compartments when available, consider using another vehicle to transport the items, or investigate the use of relatively inexpensive cargo nets which can be tightly wrapped around the cargo and attached at the seat legs to prevent items from falling into aisles.

When to Use and Not Use the Overhead Red Warning Lights

Operators and their drivers question if school bus drivers should be using the red flashing lights and stop arm when picking up or dropping off passengers when a school bus is being used for a non-school trip. When a passenger being picked up or dropped off by a School Bus is under the age of 18, the driver must perform the stop in accordance with Section 175 of the Highway Traffic Act, i.e. the driver must use the red overhead flashing lights and stop arm. The fact that any under-18 passenger being loaded or unloaded is not on a school-related trip has no bearing. However, if the passenger being picked up or dropped off is 18 or over, the red flashing lights and stop arm only need to be used if the passenger is a student of a school and the bus is being operated by or under contract with the school board or authority in charge of a school. (Reference: HTA Section 175, subsections 1 and 5). However, the red flashing lights and stop arm can never be used within 60 metres of an intersection controlled by traffic signals or within a designated school bus loading zone.

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SBA member Gord Both of M.L. Bradley and Child Check-Mate System recently traveled Oto China and had an inside look at school busing overseas. China has recently shown interest in North American student transportation systems and is reaching out to learn more. Gord reports, “China is adopting the classic yellow and black colour for their buses, they have a few types of vehicles that seem to accommodate a smaller number of children roughly 24 to 48.” Gord feels that the Ontario school bus industry would be a great role model for improving China’s current school bus system. The biggest challenge he thinks they will face is public driving habits. Ontario has been busing students for years and we still hear and see issues of motorists failing to comply with road rules when it comes to driving near a school bus. Gord says, “you can build all the new buses you want and implement safety measures, however educating the public on how to react around a school bus is paramount.”

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hink about how much time you behind wireless internet on school buses. their homework and ultimately put the spend traveling as a passenger It’s no secret that the internet has become “dead time” on the bus to productive T in a vehicle. Whether it’s in a an essential part of learning and pilots use. Having access to the internet is a car, bus or another form of transporta- for this project have been popping up great way to get students learning and tion a lot of our time is spent traveling across North America. School bus routes away from other distractions that may from one place to another. Now, imagine vary in length, for some the ride is a be going on around them. Although it is being able to access the internet on any short trip, but for others it could mean an unclear if we will be seeing these pilots or all of these vehicles and by having this hour or more on the road. These longer in Ontario, it’s definitely exciting and access how much more productive you routes are the target for this project as could be a hot topic in the future of could be. This is the idea and motivation it gives students a chance to start on school busing.

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16 SCHOOL BUS ONTARIO 2012 601468_langille.indd 1 12/09/12 8:01 PM Upcoming Projects: saFeTy iniTiaTives he Safety Initiatives Committee was formed in 2011 educational purposes. The Committee is hoping to begin with the mission to design and develop provincial filming in October 2012; you can look forward to hearing T safety initiatives. The Committee is formed of both about the completion of this initiative in the 2013 issue of Ontario School Bus Association (OSBA) members and School Bus Ontario. Ontario Association of School Board Officials (OASBO) members. The group has been working hard to develop an Committee Members: Renee Boucher (Sudbury Student initiative that they feel is most needed and will provide Services Consortium), Michel Boyer (Consortium de the most benefit to school bus operators and transportation Transport Scolaire de L’Est), Beth Buttenham (Stock consortia across the province. It has been decided they will Transportation), Cindy Cain (First Student Canada), create a school bus evacuation video focusing on the evacu- Rick Donaldson (Ontario School Bus Association), ation of special needs students. The school bus industry is Christine Johnson (Sinton Transportation), Karen lacking tools and teaching materials in this area and it is Lacriox (Halton Student Transportation Services). felt that this type of video would be useful for training and Committee Guests: Beryl Saayman (Erin Oak Kids). 338622_United.qxd 9/22/07 3:19 PM Page 1

ONTARIO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION: THE FACTS1 • 822,500 students are transported by school bus in Ontario, that’s 43.5% of all students • Over 19,000 vehicles in Ontario • 1.86 million km travelled daily

1 Government of Ontario. (May 2012) Student Transportation in Ontario Update. Ontario: Ministry of Education.

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Every school bus route is carefully planned in advance of the first day of school. School bus operators, transportation officers, and government agencies work together throughout the year to ensure students are transported safely, on-time and ready to learn. Here are some of the elements involved in planning your child’s daily trip to school…

Overhead red flashing signal-lights and stop arm indicate motorists are not permitted to pass until the lights stop flashing or the bus continues to move, according to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (section 175).

Bus design and maintenance reduces the risk of injury. Mechanics are responsible for inspecting and repairing the buses to ensure all safety design features and mechanical equipment perform as required. Drivers also must conduct a daily inspection of 29 vehicle systems and com- ponents. Preventive maintenance is imperative for student safety.

School bus drivers are the most highly qualified drivers on the road. They receive hours of spe- cialized training, including written exams and road tests. They must complete a certified driver improvement course and take periodic re-examinations. Driving records and criminal records are screened and regular medical exams are required. In many areas, school bus drivers are required to have CPR and First Aid certification.

High-back seats are closely spaced and thickly padded to resist occupants being injured in a collision. This “passive” occupant protection mechanism (known as “compartmentaliza- tion”) has proven to be highly effective in preventing or minimizing injuries inside school buses, even in severe crashes. According to Transport Canada, there are few instances where lap belts would prevent injury in school buses and Transport Canada says seat belts could possibly diminish the existing passenger protection by being a potential cause of injury in a severe impact, for which the present passive passenger protection was designed.

18 SCHOOL BUS ONTARIO 2012 For more information about your child’s daily school bus trip, contact your local school board or transportation provider.

The School Safety Patrol Program’s aim is to protect and educate elementary school children by employing safe street-crossing practices. The program exposes students to citizenship, teamwork and builds a foundation to develop and build their self-esteem.

Pedestrian-Student Safety Crossing Arm: When the door is opened, the arm extends forward, preventing children from crossing out of the view of the driver.

First Rider Programs are available to familiarize very young first time riders, parents and guardians about school bus safety. The program reviews school bus safety rules and provides the opportunity to ask questions.

Bus Stop Assessments are performed to determine safe and efficient pick-up and drop-off locations. Criteria to consider include distances between stops and to major intersections, posted speed limits, types of roadways, etc. The amount of time a child will be riding the school bus is also considered. Ride times are affected by the age of each child and special requirements such as wheelchair accessibility, use of harnesses, vests and other restraint systems.

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