Pupil Safety and Management Flashcards
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A student on the school bus repeatedly stands in the aisle while the bus is in motion. After verbal warnings fail, what is the appropriate escalation?
Answer: Pull over safely, document the behavior, contact dispatch, and follow the district's progressive discipline policy
The driver should pull over safely, document the behavior, contact dispatch, and follow progressive discipline — never physically restrain or use the brakes as punishment.
What is the school bus driver's responsibility if two students get into a physical fight on the bus?
Answer: Pull over safely, contact dispatch, attempt verbal de-escalation, and wait for assistance if the fight cannot be safely controlled verbally
The driver should pull over, contact dispatch, and attempt verbal de-escalation — physical intervention by the driver is generally not appropriate and creates additional safety risks.
Why must a school bus driver keep a student roster or passenger list for each route?
Answer: To account for all students in an emergency and verify no student is left on the bus
The roster is essential for accounting for all students during an emergency evacuation and for verifying no child is left on the bus post-trip.
A student reports that another student on the bus is being bullied regularly. What is the bus driver's responsibility?
Answer: Document the complaint, report it to school administration, and monitor the situation on the bus
Bus drivers are mandatory reporters for bullying within their scope; they must document the complaint and report it to school administration.
What must a bus driver do if a student on the bus has a medical emergency (e.g., severe allergic reaction)?
Answer: Pull over safely, call 911, administer any student-specific emergency medication if trained and authorized, and notify dispatch
Any medical emergency requires stopping safely, calling 911, and following the student's emergency action plan.
In California, school bus drivers are considered which type of reporter regarding suspected child abuse or neglect observed on students?
Answer: Mandatory reporters — legally required to report suspicions to authorities
School bus drivers in California are mandatory reporters under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and must report any reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect.