1. |
All decisions pertaining to the operation of the motor coach
will be made by the driver based on legal requirements and company
policy. |
2. |
It is the driver's determination when and where fuel stops shall
be made in accordance with the company's policy. |
3. |
The driver will determine where the bus may be safely stopped
during emergencies on the road and where it will be parked at other
times. |
4. |
Luggage loading and unloading and access to luggage bays by minors must be chaperone supervised. |
5. |
Allowing food and drinks inside the bus is a privilege granted
by the motor coach company and may be rescinded at the discretion
of the driver. Should the driver determine that this privilege is
being abused, all food and drink will be placed in the baggage area.
Passengers will have access during stops as needed. |
6. |
Chaperons are responsible to see that students put trash in
containers provided by the driver and if necessary pick up food
and drink trash left by the students. A clean-up
and damage fee will be assessed if necessary. |
7. |
Deviation from the itinerary that was presented to bus company
may result in extra costs. Once the trip is in progress, additional
itinerary changes may result in greater mileage costs or determined
to be impossible if it conflicts with the legal duty time required
by the driver. |
8. |
Student behavior on the bus is the responsibility of the chaperons.
Legal and safety requirements determine that all passengers must
be seated when the bus is in motion and it is the responsibility
of the chaperons to see that this rule is enforced. If the chaperons
cannot enforce this rule, the driver will park the bus and remain
parked until it is enforced. |
9. |
Commercial bus drivers are strictly regulated as to driving
hours in order to comply with legal requirements for safety. This
requires close cooperation between the commercial bus company and
the activity group to insure compliance. |