Drivers
� A register of suitably registered drivers will be kept in the school general office. This register will be known to P & C and ASSPA Committees.
� This list of authorised drivers is expected to be mainly staff members of the Weipa North State School, with support and non-teaching staff particularly encouraged to obtain their heavy vehicle / light rigid vehicle licenses, but may contain the names of parent drivers at the Principal�s discretion.
� The school should investigate any costs incurred in obtaining a heavy vehicle licence, with the view to reimburse those who obtained their licence for the main purpose of being able to drive the school bus.
Safety
� The following should be kept on board at all times: fire extinguisher, first aid kit, drinking water.
� Any breakages should be reported without delay to the Principal or Registrar.
� Code of Behaviour should be followed, in line with that disseminated by Qld Transport (see brochure).
Cleanliness
� The teacher in charge of each excursion is responsible to ensure the bus is cleaned if necessary after the excursion. A bannister brush is to be kept on the bus.
� No food or drinks (other than plain drinking water) are permitted.
Supervision
� At least two adults in bus at all times with younger groups to maintain 1 adult per 5 preschoolers or 1 adult per 12 students in Years 1,2,3.
� Adult supervision should be appropriate to the age, maturity and responsibility of the student group.
Priority for usage
� A booking system should be used. Brief description of reason for using the bus (and destination) should be noted on the booking sheet, not just the name of the driver.
� Excursions greater than walking distance to be given priority.
� School use only � not to be borrowed by outside groups.
� P & C and ASSPA Committees should have endorsed any long trips on dirt roads.
GeneralA log book is to be maintained to record each journey, starting and finishing odometer readings, destination, driver�s name, student group.
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