West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 126 - Education
Title 126 - PROCEDURAL RULE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Series 126-092 - West Virginia School Bus Transportation Regulations, Procedures, and Specifications for the Design and Equipment of School Buses (4336)
Section 126-92-25 - County Bus Transportation and Maintenance Systems
Universal Citation: 126 WV Code of State Rules 126-92-25
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
25.1. The county superintendent shall ultimately determine the structure and staff needed to deliver a quality program. In addition to the pertinent sections of W. Va. Code and the preceding regulations, the WVBE recommends the following.
25.2. Bus maintenance center equipment should include:
25.2.a. hoists, jacks, lifts, and/or
service pits to enable repair and servicing in a safe and efficient
manner.
25.2.b. adequate diagnostic
equipment to facilitate preventive adjustments and repairs.
25.2.c. necessary tools for efficiency in
performing the service.
25.2.d.
adequate place for washing buses, preferably inside.
25.2.e. adequate storage for stocking and
identifying parts.
25.2.f.
protective equipment.
25.3. Personnel/Staffing.
25.3.a. Maintenance center staff may vary
with the number of vehicles to be maintained.
25.3.a.1. one mechanic for nine
buses.
25.3.a.2. one mechanic and
one assistant for a fleet of tento 18 buses.
25.3.a.3. one additional mechanic and one
additional assistant for each additional 16 buses over 18
buses.
25.4. Training.
25.4.a. Maintenance center
personnel shall:
25.4.a.1. participate in
job-related professional development as approved by the county school service
personnel staff development council. A minimum of 18 hours is required
annually.
25.4.a.2. participate in
specific industry job-related maintenance and repair workshops.
25.4.a.3. participate in state and regional
job-related workshops, seminars, and conferences.
25.4.b. Those individuals designated as
county director shall undergo training in bus operation, emergency procedures,
personnel law, and regulations. Annual professional development shall include
six to ten hours of content in safety and transportation.
25.5. Transportation to Alternative Education Sites.
25.5.a. Buses transporting students to
these sites should be equipped with the following:
25.5.a.1. an effective means of communication
such as cellular phone or two-way radio.
25.5.a.2. a video camera.
25.5.a.3. an aide, another operator, or a
staff member from the alternative school.
25.6. Transportation of Students with Disabilities.
25.6.a. It is recommended that
buses used to transport students with disabilities be equipped with cellular
telephones and two-way radios.
25.6.b. The operator shall conduct and
supervise emergency exit drills for pre-k students at least three times per
year. All other students must participate at least twice a year. The procedures
are as follow:
25.6.b.1. drills are to be
conducted on county school property.
25.6.b.2. school officials including bus
aides shall assist in the drills as the need arises.
25.6.b.3. wheels shall be chocked during the
drill.
25.6.b.4. drills shall
include students exiting through the front and rear door, side door if
equipped, instructions on the proper use of exit windows, roof hatches, and
other equipment/instruments used to assist with emergencies.
25.6.b.5. care shall be given in determining
the level of involvement students with disabilities may have during the drill.
Some students' healthcare requirements or medical conditions may preclude them
from participating, especially when in a wheelchair. However, appropriate
measures shall be taken, such as preparing a plan of action to ensure the
safety of all occupants, even if they cannot participate in the drill.
Operators and aides shall have a plan in place and know their responsibilities
if the need arises.
25.6.b.6. upon
completion, the date of the drills shall be reported to the county
director.
25.7. Sale of Surplus Items.
25.7.a. Any proceeds
received from the sale of surplus buses, obsolete or scrap parts or equipment,
warranty claims or insurance claims are encouraged to be returned to the county
transportation department for the purchase of new
buses.
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