ON THE MOVE
Dallas ISD Student Transportation Services
October 27, 2023
OUR HERO
STS goes PINK
Advisory Groups
Homecoming Week
Lawnview
Safety Week
Pre Trip and Post Trip
Please remember to log into Edulog as well as Samsara every day.
Driver Responsibilities
The following will apply to District drivers:
1. Employees who are required to drive a District vehicle must complete driver safety orientation prior to driving a District vehicle.
2. Drivers will not use cellular telephones or any other electronic devices while driving a District vehicle.
3. Drivers will complete an inspection on their assigned vehicles at the beginning and at the end of each shift and will report any damage noticed to the supervisor no later than the end of their shifts.
4. Accidents will be reported to dispatch, Risk Management Services, and immediate supervisor immediately after the accident occurred.
5. Drivers will use safety devices (cones, flares, etc.) during emergency conditions.
6. Drivers will comply with all traffic rules and regulations.
7. Drivers will not carry any guest passengers in their vehicle unless they are District employees and have supervisor approval.
8. Drivers and passengers will wear seat belts at all times.
9. Drivers will report any driver’s license suspensions immediately upon returning to work to their supervisor and Risk Management Services and in no case will operate a District-owned motor vehicle until suspension has been removed.
10. Drivers who are involved in a vehicle accident will submit to a drug and alcohol test immediately after the accident. [See DHE]
11. Drivers will not use a District-owned vehicle for personal use without prior approval from the Superintendent of Schools or designee.
12. Any driver who does not adhere to the driver requirements will be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including a recommendation for termination.
Flu Clinics
Confidential Information
The policy says the following:
Standard 2.1. The educator (District employee) shall not reveal confidential health or personnel information concerning colleagues unless disclosure serves lawful professional purposes or is required by law.
Standard 3.1. The educator (District employee) shall not reveal confidential information concerning students unless disclosure serves lawful professional purposes or is required by law.
Please do not discuss nor disclose anyone's medical information, especially about students.
Western Day in Student Transportation Services
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Valves
As we begin to hit colder weather, those of you on Thomas buses may know there is a valve that needs to be switched for heat on these buses. The valve is pictured here.