Transportation Safety Training - Unloading a Student at School
Channel: Instructional Resources
Date: 2016-09-02

Hello, I’m John Sander, Executive Director of Inclusive Education, and I’m Justin Dennison, Director of Transportation.
Justin: Today, we will discuss the proper procedures for student loading and unloading and the roles of school staff and bus drivers.  The District is making a standard procedure for all based off of best practices. This information is important for Principals, Teachers, Para Educators, Nurses or anyone who assists students with the school bus. 
Justin: In this video, we’re going to focus on unloading at their school. 

Justin:  When the School bus arrives at school, staff are ready to receive the students.
1. The bus is parked and secured in the school load zone.
2. Driver removes the keys and disengages front door air.
3. Take cover off wheelchair lift.
4. Untie wheelchair straps. Replace wheelchair tray if equipped.
5. Place student onto the lift facing away from the bus.
6. On electric chairs be sure to turn power-off, doing this sets the brakes. On manual chair be sure to set the brake and make certain the chair is in an upright position. Chair should only be reclined if medically necessary.
7. Driver will ride with the chair if there is room. A hand must always hold/clasp on to the chair for stability.
8. Lower the lift to the ground.
9. Release wheelchair brakes, release ramp safety belt.
10. Exit ramp with student in wheelchair.
11. Put safety belt back in place, store lift in a folded position inside the bus.
12. Close and secure the lift door.
13. Enter the bus and engage door air, close the door.
14. Return cover on to ramp lift.

John: A school staff member may assist in this process by:
1. Opening and securing the wheelchair door.
2. Removing the ramp cover.
3. Supervise the children on the bus.
4.Receive the student in the wheelchair once it is lowered by:
a. Unbuckling the lift strap.
b. Releasing the wheel chair brakes.

John: At the Kent School District, safety is our number one priority for students and staff.  We hope you find the video’s valuable to your safety training and appreciate your care for the students and families we all serve.

The Kent School District serves over 70 square miles of south King County including the cities of Kent, Covington, and portions of Auburn, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton, and SeaTac. The District is one of the most diverse in the state and country with over 135 languages spoken by its students and is highly regarded for its excellent teaching corps, steadily improving academic achievement, commitment to all students, strong financial management, innovative classroom technology, and coordinated school safety.