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Bus accident results in changes
Published Saturday, March 7, 2009
Changes will be coming at Verbena and on school buses countywide in the wake of Thursday’s bus accident, according to Chilton County School Superintendent Keith Moore.
One thing in particular is to make sure bus drivers are on the bus when students are on the bus.
“From now on, a school driver is going to be on the bus when any children are on it, regardless of whether the bus is on or not,” Moore said.
School bus drivers for the Board of Education are required to pass courses set up by the state board of education. In addition to that, the county’s school transportation department has set a list of guidelines that each school bus driver must follow. Moore didn’t say what those rules are because he didn’t have a copy of those guidelines since he was out of the office Friday.
Moore also said they are reviewing those policies to see if they need to make any changes.
Also, the state board of education’s transportation department will be at Verbena High School tomorrow to evaluate the school’s plan for student arrival and dismissal. After they make their assessment, the transportation department will make recommendations to Moore, transportation supervisor Joe Dennis and the board of education.
Although he doesn’t know what options will be reviewed, Moore said they are looking at everything from moving the buses to a different location or changing the way school is dismissed.
“We’re going to look at anything we can do to improve safety so that nothing like this happens again,” Moore said.
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Posted by PhilBurnette (anonymous) on March 8, 2009 at 12:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree, good to see some quick action taken to prevent a repeat of something that could have had a tragic ending.
Posted by kudzupatch (anonymous) on March 8, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Now if you can just get the parents to follow the rules - they park and pick up the students wherever they please despite letters being sent home regarding parking and pickup and signs being clearly posted- there are going to be more students hurt because the parents don't want to be inconvenienced by following the rules - this happens at more schools than Verbena
Posted by Likeitreallymatters (anonymous) on March 9, 2009 at 7:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Fabulous!
Posted by realistic (anonymous) on March 9, 2009 at 3:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"get the parents to follow the rules - they park and pick up the students wherever they please despite letters being sent home regarding parking and pickup and signs being clearly posted" My children have been attending Verbena for 3 years, and I don't recall receiving any 'notes home' about the parking and pick up procedure...nor have I ever noticed 'signs' posted....??????????? The parents have been complaining about the after school pick up - but nothing has been done! I am glad this problem did not cost a child's life - it definalty should have been addressed earlier!
Posted by powerlineman (anonymous) on March 9, 2009 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
the bus driver neglected her duties,no matter where they was parked
Posted by kudzupatch (anonymous) on March 9, 2009 at 9:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To realistic: sorry about the miscommunication on the letters to parents and signs posted- I wasn't referring to Verbena when I said that - I apologize for that lack of clarity on my part - I was referring to another school in the county and complaints from other people about parents not following the rules all around the county -
Posted by realistic (anonymous) on March 28, 2009 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
no prob kudz-
an update on Verbena....they have paved a small portion of the bus parking area??? I really dont know what there plan is...but it is nice to see that 'something' is in the works...and as to date....no more incidents have occured!
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