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Requesting Special NeedsRequesting Special NeedsTransportationTransportation

District PolicyDistrict Policy CCF-537CCF-537 CCF-601.1CCF-601.1 Wheelchairs/Folding ChairsWheelchairs/Folding Chairs Seat Belt / Safety VestSeat Belt / Safety Vest Transportation AidesTransportation Aides Box #8 in CCF-601.1Box #8 in CCF-601.1 Self ContainedSelf Contained Resource/ Gen. Ed/ 504Resource/ Gen. Ed/ 504 InterAct Transp-1InterAct Transp-1 Medically Fragile StudentsMedically Fragile Students Special SchoolsSpecial Schools Transportation IEP TeamTransportation IEP Team Parent LetterParent Letter Red TagsRed Tags Bus Yard Contact InformationBus Yard Contact Information

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Consider the school bus an extension of the classroom. Without having knowledge Consider the school bus an extension of the classroom. Without having knowledge of the techniques, interventions, and de-escalation tactics used in the classroom, of the techniques, interventions, and de-escalation tactics used in the classroom, we are ill equipped to perform our required function as a related service.we are ill equipped to perform our required function as a related service.

CCSD regulation 3533 states that the CCSD regulation 3533 states that the “school bus is an extension of the “school bus is an extension of the classroom”. classroom”. Therefore, we must provide the supervisor, driver and/or aide with Therefore, we must provide the supervisor, driver and/or aide with the information necessary to meet the needs of the student including behavior the information necessary to meet the needs of the student including behavior and health care plans.and health care plans.

Our attendance and participation at the IEP meetings will help bridge the Our attendance and participation at the IEP meetings will help bridge the communication gap between the schools and the Transportation Department. communication gap between the schools and the Transportation Department. Making the transition between the bus and school as seamless as possible. Keep in Making the transition between the bus and school as seamless as possible. Keep in mind our efforts are to best meet the needs of the students as required and mind our efforts are to best meet the needs of the students as required and outlined by the student’s IEP as a result of the IEP meeting. outlined by the student’s IEP as a result of the IEP meeting.

The focus should be on the student’s needs not on personal agendas, parental The focus should be on the student’s needs not on personal agendas, parental hardships, convenience, or other such issues not directly related to the student’s hardships, convenience, or other such issues not directly related to the student’s educational needs and development.educational needs and development.

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*INCLUDE GATE CODES**INCLUDE GATE CODES*Be sure to also verify Be sure to also verify

address, emergency, and address, emergency, and phone number phone number

information.information.

Special EquipmentSpecial Equipment6

Tires must be properly inflated.Tires must be properly inflated. Brakes must hold the weight of the occupant and chair.Brakes must hold the weight of the occupant and chair. Chair must have a positioning belt for the occupant. Chair must have a positioning belt for the occupant. The wheelchair must have securement points or sufficient frame points to The wheelchair must have securement points or sufficient frame points to

properly attach the (four) wheelchair securement straps.properly attach the (four) wheelchair securement straps. Ensure that the back of the chair has not been overloaded with bags (this Ensure that the back of the chair has not been overloaded with bags (this

can cause the chair to tip over backwards on a ramp). can cause the chair to tip over backwards on a ramp). Powered chairs must have secure batteries.Powered chairs must have secure batteries. If the chair has adjustable curb climbers; check that they are set so that If the chair has adjustable curb climbers; check that they are set so that

they do not catch on the ramp. they do not catch on the ramp. Based on the needs of the student as determined by the OT/PT the chair Based on the needs of the student as determined by the OT/PT the chair

must have the proper head, arm and leg support appropriate to ensure must have the proper head, arm and leg support appropriate to ensure the student’s safety.the student’s safety.

Lap boards and metal or plastic trays attached to the wheelchair or to Lap boards and metal or plastic trays attached to the wheelchair or to adaptive equipment should be removed before loadingadaptive equipment should be removed before loading and should be and should be secured separately for transport.secured separately for transport.

Three-wheeled, cart-type units and other stroller-type devices should not Three-wheeled, cart-type units and other stroller-type devices should not be permitted for occupied transport in a school bus unless results of be permitted for occupied transport in a school bus unless results of impact tests demonstrate that the device can be secured under impact impact tests demonstrate that the device can be secured under impact loading conditionsloading conditions

Transportation services may be suspended if a wheelchair is deemed Transportation services may be suspended if a wheelchair is deemed inappropriate or unsafe for transportation of the student. inappropriate or unsafe for transportation of the student. 7

Students who are unable to maneuver stairs will Students who are unable to maneuver stairs will NOTNOT stand on the stand on the bus lift to board the bus. bus lift to board the bus.

Students who stand on the bus lift are at risk for the following:Students who stand on the bus lift are at risk for the following: Injuries resulting from falling off liftInjuries resulting from falling off lift Injuries resulting from a malfunction of the bus liftInjuries resulting from a malfunction of the bus lift To ensure the safety of the student, the following procedures To ensure the safety of the student, the following procedures

will be followed:will be followed:

Purchase of Folding Chair:Purchase of Folding Chair: It will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide a It will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide a

folding chair, meeting outlined specifications, to enable the folding chair, meeting outlined specifications, to enable the student to load and unload the bus safely. The school may also student to load and unload the bus safely. The school may also provide the approved folding chair for transport.provide the approved folding chair for transport.

(To ensure the safety of the student, the student may not board or (To ensure the safety of the student, the student may not board or depart the bus without an approved folding chair in place. depart the bus without an approved folding chair in place.

Transportation may be denied to the student if the folding chair is Transportation may be denied to the student if the folding chair is not available for student use.)not available for student use.)

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To Load the Bus:To Load the Bus: An approved folding chair will be placed on the lift by the bus driver/aide An approved folding chair will be placed on the lift by the bus driver/aide The student will be assisted to the chair by the bus driver/aideThe student will be assisted to the chair by the bus driver/aide The student will be instructed to remain seated while the lift is in motionThe student will be instructed to remain seated while the lift is in motion The student will be observed by the bus driver/aide while the bus lift is in motion.The student will be observed by the bus driver/aide while the bus lift is in motion. The student will be assisted from the chair to the bus seat by the bus driver/aideThe student will be assisted from the chair to the bus seat by the bus driver/aide The folding chair will be folded and properly stowed by the bus driver/aideThe folding chair will be folded and properly stowed by the bus driver/aide

To Depart the Bus:To Depart the Bus: The folding chair will be placed on the lift by the bus driver/aideThe folding chair will be placed on the lift by the bus driver/aide The student will be assisted to the chair by the bus driver/aideThe student will be assisted to the chair by the bus driver/aide The student will be instructed to remain seated while the lift is in motionThe student will be instructed to remain seated while the lift is in motion The student will be constantly observed by the bus driver/aide while the lift is in The student will be constantly observed by the bus driver/aide while the lift is in

motionmotion The student will be assisted from the chair to the sidewalk by the bus driver/aideThe student will be assisted from the chair to the sidewalk by the bus driver/aide The folding chair will be removed from the lift by the bus driver/aide and given to The folding chair will be removed from the lift by the bus driver/aide and given to

the parent/guardian, teacher, or student, whoever is the most appropriate receiver.the parent/guardian, teacher, or student, whoever is the most appropriate receiver.

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A buckle protector is considered part A buckle protector is considered part of the seatbelt.of the seatbelt.

A seat belt is also an IEP issue. A seat belt is also an IEP issue. All special needs buses are equipped with All special needs buses are equipped with

seat belts.seat belts. Usage is not required unless mandated by Usage is not required unless mandated by

IEP team.IEP team.

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The use of a safety vest (not harness) must The use of a safety vest (not harness) must be determined by the IEP Team. be determined by the IEP Team.

Has to be written into IEP.Has to be written into IEP.

5 point securement device5 point securement device

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Students should have their Safety Vest on Students should have their Safety Vest on before boarding the school bus.before boarding the school bus.

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Safety/Security Factors (Aggressive Behavior (Explain #8)Safety/Security Factors (Aggressive Behavior (Explain #8)12

Supervision NeedsSupervision Needs13

CCSD regulation 3533 states in part that CCSD regulation 3533 states in part that “the bus is an extension of the classroom”.“the bus is an extension of the classroom”. Therefore, Therefore, whenever the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team is considering the placement of a whenever the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team is considering the placement of a Transportation Aide as a support on board the bus, they must consider if the student requires Transportation Aide as a support on board the bus, they must consider if the student requires additional adult support on campus throughout the day including non- instructional time. If not, additional adult support on campus throughout the day including non- instructional time. If not, then we must try to implement the same or similar supports and strategies on the bus that have then we must try to implement the same or similar supports and strategies on the bus that have proved successful on campus.proved successful on campus.

All students are entitled to a All students are entitled to a FFree and ree and AAppropriate ppropriate PPublic ublic EEducation (FAPE). The keyword when ducation (FAPE). The keyword when considering the placement of a Transportation Aide into a student’s IEP is “appropriate”. We are considering the placement of a Transportation Aide into a student’s IEP is “appropriate”. We are obligated to provide each student the opportunity to develop, both socially and academically, in the obligated to provide each student the opportunity to develop, both socially and academically, in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Placing a student under the constant supervision of a least restrictive environment (LRE). Placing a student under the constant supervision of a Transportation Aide is the Transportation Aide is the most restrictive environment most restrictive environment and therefore, may not be appropriate and therefore, may not be appropriate until other interventions and supports have been explored.until other interventions and supports have been explored.

The IEP Team, including Transportation Representative and/or nurse, (If discussing medical The IEP Team, including Transportation Representative and/or nurse, (If discussing medical condition) must decide the need for a Transportation Aide as a necessary student support. Listed condition) must decide the need for a Transportation Aide as a necessary student support. Listed below are some guidelines to assist with the implementation of district policies and departmental below are some guidelines to assist with the implementation of district policies and departmental procedures, as well as overall compliance. Accommodations, supports, modifications and procedures, as well as overall compliance. Accommodations, supports, modifications and interventions should be the result of a team decision and are determined on a case-by-case basis. interventions should be the result of a team decision and are determined on a case-by-case basis. Whenever making decisions regarding transportation as a related service, a representative from the Whenever making decisions regarding transportation as a related service, a representative from the Transportation Department should be included as part of the IEP Team. Requests for a Transportation Department should be included as part of the IEP Team. Requests for a Transportation Representative can be submitted to Cindy Ozaeta at 799-8100 ext.5305 or Anitra Transportation Representative can be submitted to Cindy Ozaeta at 799-8100 ext.5305 or Anitra Leaper at 799-8560 ext.311 or through InterAct.Leaper at 799-8560 ext.311 or through InterAct.

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Following are some common questions the IEP team may raise when considering the Following are some common questions the IEP team may raise when considering the placement of a Transportation Aide as a student support:placement of a Transportation Aide as a student support:

  

““I just received a student whose health record indicates a history of seizures. Should I just received a student whose health record indicates a history of seizures. Should there be a requirement for a Transportation Aide written into the IEP?”there be a requirement for a Transportation Aide written into the IEP?”

  

The student can be transported safely without an aide if:The student can be transported safely without an aide if:

1.1. The student has been seizure free for one month or moreThe student has been seizure free for one month or more

2.2. The student is able to maintain a viable airway during seizure activityThe student is able to maintain a viable airway during seizure activity

3.3. The seizures are self limiting & do not require interventionThe seizures are self limiting & do not require intervention ““Self Limiting” refers to a seizure that last five minutes or less 911 should be called Self Limiting” refers to a seizure that last five minutes or less 911 should be called

for any seizure lasting more than five minutes or sooner if ordered by a physicianfor any seizure lasting more than five minutes or sooner if ordered by a physician

The student should be transported with an aide on the bus if:The student should be transported with an aide on the bus if:

1.1. The student has documented frequent grand mal seizures requiring 911 interventionsThe student has documented frequent grand mal seizures requiring 911 interventions

2.2. The student has a diagnosed seizure disorder that has a likelihood of leading to a The student has a diagnosed seizure disorder that has a likelihood of leading to a compromised airwaycompromised airway

3.3. The student has a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) device prescribedThe student has a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) device prescribed

4.4. The student has diagnosed uncontrolled seizures that require constant observation, The student has diagnosed uncontrolled seizures that require constant observation, documentation and 911 interventionsdocumentation and 911 interventions

5.5. The student has a Health Care Provider’s Written Verification of condition and severity as The student has a Health Care Provider’s Written Verification of condition and severity as related to transportation needsrelated to transportation needs

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““What if the student being transported has a respiratory problem that requires What if the student being transported has a respiratory problem that requires suctioning?”suctioning?”  Any student that requires suctioning should be provided additional adult supervision Any student that requires suctioning should be provided additional adult supervision during transport by identifying a Transportation Aide in the student’s IEP.during transport by identifying a Transportation Aide in the student’s IEP.An oral suction trained An oral suction trained Transportation Aide Transportation Aide could serve the student if:could serve the student if:

1.1. The student requires The student requires oral suctioning.oral suctioning. Oral suctioning is performed with a Oral suctioning is performed with a suctioning wand or catheter to clear airway obstructions, such as fluids from suctioning wand or catheter to clear airway obstructions, such as fluids from the mouth or nasal cavitythe mouth or nasal cavity

2.2. The student requires “emergency” tracheal suctioning. Emergency tracheal The student requires “emergency” tracheal suctioning. Emergency tracheal suctioning can be performed by a trained unlicensed person, such as an SPTA, suctioning can be performed by a trained unlicensed person, such as an SPTA, FASA, or Transportation Aide. The need for routine, regular tracheal FASA, or Transportation Aide. The need for routine, regular tracheal

suctioning is not considered “emergency” tracheal suctioning.suctioning is not considered “emergency” tracheal suctioning.  The student should be cared for by a The student should be cared for by a licensed Nurse,licensed Nurse, during during transporttransport if: if:

1.1. The student routinely requires The student routinely requires tracheal suctioningtracheal suctioning

““SHOULD A REQUIREMENT FOR A TRANSPORTATION AIDE BE IDENTIFIED IN THE IEP OF A SHOULD A REQUIREMENT FOR A TRANSPORTATION AIDE BE IDENTIFIED IN THE IEP OF A STUDENT WHO HAS A HISTORY OF AGGRESSIVE OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS?”STUDENT WHO HAS A HISTORY OF AGGRESSIVE OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS?”

EVERY STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY HAS THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS EVERY STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY HAS THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. BEFORE REQUESTING A TRANSPORTATION AIDE, WHICH IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. BEFORE REQUESTING A TRANSPORTATION AIDE, WHICH IS THE MOST RESTRICTIVE SETTING, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ACCOMMODATIONS:IS THE MOST RESTRICTIVE SETTING, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ACCOMMODATIONS:  1.1. ASSIGN THE STUDENT A SEAT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE DRIVER; ALLOWING THE ASSIGN THE STUDENT A SEAT IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE DRIVER; ALLOWING THE

DRIVER QUICK ACCESS TO THE STUDENT FOR MONITORING AND REDIRECTIONDRIVER QUICK ACCESS TO THE STUDENT FOR MONITORING AND REDIRECTION2.2. PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER FROM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN AND CLASSROOM PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER FROM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN AND CLASSROOM

PERSONNEL REGARDING EFFECTIVE METHODS USED AT HOME AND IN THE CLASSROOM PERSONNEL REGARDING EFFECTIVE METHODS USED AT HOME AND IN THE CLASSROOM THAT REINFORCE ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS AND ADDRESS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORTHAT REINFORCE ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS AND ADDRESS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

3.3. ENSURE THAT THE DRIVER HAS COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BUS CITATIONS TO HIS/HER ENSURE THAT THE DRIVER HAS COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BUS CITATIONS TO HIS/HER IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR REPORTING SPECIFIC BEHAVIORS OR INCIDENCES OF CONCERNIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR REPORTING SPECIFIC BEHAVIORS OR INCIDENCES OF CONCERN

4.4. BUS CITATIONS ARE REVIEWED FOR CONTENT BY THE SUPERVISOR, INITIALED BUS CITATIONS ARE REVIEWED FOR CONTENT BY THE SUPERVISOR, INITIALED ANDPROVIDED TO THE SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATION FOR EVALUATION. BUS CITATIONS ANDPROVIDED TO THE SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATION FOR EVALUATION. BUS CITATIONS ARE ARE USED PRIMARILY FOR RECORDING, NOT PUNITIVE PURPOSES AND CAN BE REVIEWED USED PRIMARILY FOR RECORDING, NOT PUNITIVE PURPOSES AND CAN BE REVIEWED BY THE BY THE IEP TEAMIEP TEAM  ASSESS THE NEED AND IMPLEMENT THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ASSESS THE NEED AND IMPLEMENT THE USE OF APPROPRIATE CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (CSRS) SUCH AS:(CSRS) SUCH AS:1.1. A SEAT BELT WITH OR WITHOUT A BUCKLE PROTECTOR (A DEVICE USED TO IMPEDE A A SEAT BELT WITH OR WITHOUT A BUCKLE PROTECTOR (A DEVICE USED TO IMPEDE A

STUDENT’S ACCESS TO THE SEATBELT MECHANISM)STUDENT’S ACCESS TO THE SEATBELT MECHANISM)2.2. A CAR SEAT (WILL TRANSITION TO SEATBELT WHEN AGE OR SIZE APPROPRIATE)A CAR SEAT (WILL TRANSITION TO SEATBELT WHEN AGE OR SIZE APPROPRIATE)3.3. A SAFETY VEST WITH OR WITHOUT LEG LOOPSA SAFETY VEST WITH OR WITHOUT LEG LOOPS

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““I HAVE A STUDENT WHO IS EASILY DISTRACTED AND WILL NOT REMAIN SEATED IN THE I HAVE A STUDENT WHO IS EASILY DISTRACTED AND WILL NOT REMAIN SEATED IN THE CLASSROOM OR ON THE BUS. SHOULD A REQUIREMENT FOR A TRANSPORTATION AIDE CLASSROOM OR ON THE BUS. SHOULD A REQUIREMENT FOR A TRANSPORTATION AIDE BE IDENTIFIED IN THE STUDENT’S IEP?”BE IDENTIFIED IN THE STUDENT’S IEP?”  WHILE IN THE CLASSROOM CERTAIN BEHAVIORS CAN BE DISRUPTIVE, ON THE BUS THESE WHILE IN THE CLASSROOM CERTAIN BEHAVIORS CAN BE DISRUPTIVE, ON THE BUS THESE SAME BEHAVIORS CAN BE DANGEROUS. STILL, THE DISTRICT MUST ADHERE TO LRE WHEN SAME BEHAVIORS CAN BE DANGEROUS. STILL, THE DISTRICT MUST ADHERE TO LRE WHEN CONSIDERING INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS. A TRANSPORTATION AIDE MAY BE AN CONSIDERING INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS. A TRANSPORTATION AIDE MAY BE AN APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AFTER THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN EXPLORED:APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AFTER THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN EXPLORED:  1.1. ASSIGN THE STUDENT A SEAT CLOSER TO THE DRIVER FOR BETTER OBSERVATION ASSIGN THE STUDENT A SEAT CLOSER TO THE DRIVER FOR BETTER OBSERVATION

AND IMMEDIATE REDIRECTIONAND IMMEDIATE REDIRECTION2.2. DOCUMENT BEHAVIOR THROUGH BUS CITATIONSDOCUMENT BEHAVIOR THROUGH BUS CITATIONS3.3. CONSIDER USE OF APPROPRIATE CSRSCONSIDER USE OF APPROPRIATE CSRS4.4. DEVELOP AND APPLY A POSITIVE INTERVENTION PLAN FOR RIDING THE BUS DEVELOP AND APPLY A POSITIVE INTERVENTION PLAN FOR RIDING THE BUS APPROPRIATELY.APPROPRIATELY.

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Example InstructionsExample Instructions

Nate has autism and a behavior plan. He vocalizes sounds and noises. Nate may be Nate has autism and a behavior plan. He vocalizes sounds and noises. Nate may be allowed to hold a reinforcer on the bus when needed to calm himself. allowed to hold a reinforcer on the bus when needed to calm himself.

Veronica may become aggressive hit, bite, scratch, pull hair. She may become verbally Veronica may become aggressive hit, bite, scratch, pull hair. She may become verbally aggressive. Veronica needs to sit away from other students. Interventions that may aggressive. Veronica needs to sit away from other students. Interventions that may work, redirect with conversation, count to ten slowly, and talk in a low calm voice.work, redirect with conversation, count to ten slowly, and talk in a low calm voice.

Lori has Angelmans Syndrome and is nonverbal. Due to Lori's heat sensitivity, water will Lori has Angelmans Syndrome and is nonverbal. Due to Lori's heat sensitivity, water will be available in her backpack as needed. Assist Lori on/off the bus as her movements are be available in her backpack as needed. Assist Lori on/off the bus as her movements are unsteady.unsteady.

Cindy has a behavior plan. Her primary language is Spanish. She exhibits self-injurious Cindy has a behavior plan. Her primary language is Spanish. She exhibits self-injurious behaviors (hits self on head) and needs to be immediately guided gently to put her hands behaviors (hits self on head) and needs to be immediately guided gently to put her hands down. Place backpack in her lap, aide is to sit next to or across from her. Positive verbal down. Place backpack in her lap, aide is to sit next to or across from her. Positive verbal praise, say “nice hands” when hands are down.praise, say “nice hands” when hands are down.

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Transportation requests for students in self contained Transportation requests for students in self contained programs are submitted by the Case Management or programs are submitted by the Case Management or Early Childhood departments based on the CCF-Early Childhood departments based on the CCF-601.1. 601.1.

Case Management Main Number : 799-8692Case Management Main Number : 799-8692 Early Childhood Main Number: 799-7479Early Childhood Main Number: 799-7479

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Students may be entitled to transportation for IEP/ 504 related Students may be entitled to transportation for IEP/ 504 related disabilities. These requests for transportation must be submitted by disabilities. These requests for transportation must be submitted by the SEIF/ LIASON . the SEIF/ LIASON .

The request for Transportation Services is located in:The request for Transportation Services is located in: Interact, District Interact, District Link, Online Forms (TRANSP-1)Link, Online Forms (TRANSP-1)

Go back into Interact and print, for your records, a copy of the form Go back into Interact and print, for your records, a copy of the form you sent. you sent.

The SEIF/LIASON must also fax the current IEP pages; CCF-530, CCF-The SEIF/LIASON must also fax the current IEP pages; CCF-530, CCF-537, CCF-601.1, and CCF-606 to the Routing and Scheduling office that 537, CCF-601.1, and CCF-606 to the Routing and Scheduling office that services your school. services your school.

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Request for transportation for the Request for transportation for the medically fragile student “HS-85” is to medically fragile student “HS-85” is to be obtained from the school nurse. be obtained from the school nurse. School nurse will provide directions to School nurse will provide directions to the parent/guardian for completion of the parent/guardian for completion of the form.the form.

School Nurses will complete the School Nurses will complete the (TRANSP-1).(TRANSP-1).

If the IEP Team denies transportation If the IEP Team denies transportation for the related disability, a medical for the related disability, a medical request for transportation may not be request for transportation may not be implementedimplemented..

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Special Schools:Special Schools: Miley SSMiley SS Miller SSMiller SS Stewart Stewart SSSS Variety Variety SSSS

Transportation requests are submitted by each school. Transportation requests are submitted by each school.

Behavioral and Continuation Schools’ requests are submitted Behavioral and Continuation Schools’ requests are submitted by each school.by each school.

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Note change in contact: Cindy Ozaeta at 799-8100 ext. 5305 or through InterActNote change in contact: Cindy Ozaeta at 799-8100 ext. 5305 or through InterAct

A transportation representative should be invited to all IEP’s A transportation representative should be invited to all IEP’s for students requesting or receiving bus service.for students requesting or receiving bus service.

EXAMPLE:EXAMPLE: Initial IEP, Annual IEP and/or RevisionsInitial IEP, Annual IEP and/or Revisions Adding or changing special equipment (seat belt, car seats, safety Adding or changing special equipment (seat belt, car seats, safety

vests, wheelchairs, etc.)vests, wheelchairs, etc.) Supervision Needs: Nurse, Bus Aide, etc. Supervision Needs: Nurse, Bus Aide, etc. Modified Bell ScheduleModified Bell Schedule Medical Concerns: (BIP) Behavior Intervention Plans, Health Care Medical Concerns: (BIP) Behavior Intervention Plans, Health Care

Plans, etc.Plans, etc.

Contact for Assistance: Cindy Ozaeta @ 799-8100 ext. 5305 Contact for Assistance: Cindy Ozaeta @ 799-8100 ext. 5305 or through Interact.or through Interact.

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Lauren Longmire, Bus Operations CoordinatorLauren Longmire, Bus Operations Coordinator Cindy Ozaeta, Dispatcher/ IEP SchedulerCindy Ozaeta, Dispatcher/ IEP Scheduler Cindy Koziol, Transportation NurseCindy Koziol, Transportation Nurse

EASTERN YARD FACILITYEASTERN YARD FACILITY Nate Whitney, Field SupervisorNate Whitney, Field Supervisor Marcelo Valenzuela, Field SupervisorMarcelo Valenzuela, Field Supervisor Cindy Pool, Routing and SchedulingCindy Pool, Routing and Scheduling Amanda Lowry, Routing and Scheduling AnalystAmanda Lowry, Routing and Scheduling Analyst

CHEYENNE YARD FACILITYCHEYENNE YARD FACILITY Cecile LeClair, Field SupervisorCecile LeClair, Field Supervisor Pam Keenon, Field SupervisorPam Keenon, Field Supervisor Barbara Cain, Routing and Scheduling AnalystBarbara Cain, Routing and Scheduling Analyst

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ARVILLE YARD FACILITYARVILLE YARD FACILITY

Chris Jackson, Field SupervisorChris Jackson, Field Supervisor

Wendy Zazueta, Field SupervisorWendy Zazueta, Field Supervisor

Shane Byrne, Field SupervisorShane Byrne, Field Supervisor

RUSSELL YARD FACILITYRUSSELL YARD FACILITY

Lori Whitney, Field SupervisorLori Whitney, Field Supervisor

Tracy Manzano, Field SupervisorTracy Manzano, Field Supervisor

WALLACE YARD FACILITYWALLACE YARD FACILITY

Veronica Gonzalez, Field SupervisorVeronica Gonzalez, Field Supervisor

Arville Yard: Arville Yard:

Cheyenne Yard: Cheyenne Yard:

Eastern Yard: Eastern Yard:

Russell Yard: Russell Yard:

Wallace Yard:Wallace Yard:

799-8100799-8100 799-8191 799-8191

799-8350799-8350 799-0425 799-0425

799-8560799-8560 799-1640 799-1640

799-8720799-8720 799-0739 799-0739

799-6890799-6890 799-6898 799-689836THE END!!!