Welcome to:
Forsyth County Schools Transportation
Professional Development 1021/1037
VCMS Lead Team
Information
District Supervisor-Deanna Bowen-Office-770-667-2580 ext.230323
County Cell-770-757-6749 or personal cell 678-977-2064
Team Leader-Jan Wilson-Assigned to VCMS-County cell-770-757-7333
or personal cell 770-596-7017
Kelly Mohnkern-Lead Driver-Assigned to West Forsyth High-Cell
phone 1-440-759-0504
Melonie Lingo-Lead Driver-Assigned to Vickery Creek Elem.-Cell
phone 678-698-5877
Mary Lioiti-Lead Driver-Assigned to Midway Elem.-Cell phone 770298-6438
Radio Dispatch Codes
What should I call in to Dispatch?
I observed during my pre-trip inspection that my headlight is not working?
No radio transmission to base, indicate on pre-trip sheet with an X. Circle the X when repaired after
routes.
I observed during my pre-trip inspection that my eight way system is not working?
Yes radio to base and wait for instructions.
During my route I came up on an auto accident that was not blocking my lane of travel?
No radio transmission to base. ONLY transmit if you are in a rural area and no other cars or people are on
the scene. Most everyone now days has a cell phone. Continue with your route.
During my route I observed and witnessed an auto accident?
Yes, you witnessed it . Call base and report.
During my route I have a KK student that has permission to get off the bus without a parent to receive
them but tells me they don’t have their key to get in the house. What should I do?
Think before you speak. Prepare your transmission in your head for code one. Give only the necessary
information. Radio to base: code one, school name, first name of student and their last name initial in
alpha code. If base has a question, they will ask you. Don’t supply additional information unless asked to
do so by base.
Should I radio to base if I need a bus lane attendant or Administrator to my bus in the bus lanes?
No radio transmission to base.
AM – Sound your horn and activate your hazards upon your arrival to the bus lanes if you need an
administrator to your bus. There is always an administrator or bus lane attendance in the bus lanes to
receive students. No need for radio transmission.
 PM – During loading sound your horn and activate your hazards for assistance from an administrator or
bus lane attendant. RADIO TRAFFIC SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM!
Seating Charts
Floating students are assigned daily. Assign them to seat 25 noted at the
bottom of your seating chart. A floating student should only ride
occasionally and be assigned to an open seat that you note daily in your log
book.
Seating Charts
Seating charts can be submitted electronically or hand written, but must be on a
seating chart.
Only assign students that ride your bus.
Names should be listed as their legal name as shown on student list. Indicated the
name they go by in (parenthesis). List all three names if they go by their middle name.
List both hyphenated last names if this applies.
Indicate helpers with a capital H to the right of the students name. These are route
helpers when you have a sub and emergency evacuation helpers.
Indicate am, pm or both of their ridership
Infrequent riders should be listed as floaters. Log their seat assignment daily in your
log book. On your seating chart these should be assigned to seat 25. Write these
assignments in at the bottom of your chart.
Changes can be sent by email or hand written indicating the student’s name and new
seat assignment. All permanent changes should be reported in a timely manner.
Seating Chart TIOS Entry
Student Info/Special Instructions
Student List continued…
The time listed on your student list is the time the student should be at the bus stop.
You should service your first stop at the time indicated by your district supervisor for your
route. This time should be five minutes after the time listed on your student list.
Refer to your am list for authorized students to transport on your am route. If you have a
student that boards that is not listed on your student list, get their name, have them sit in the
front seat and turn them over to a bus lane attendant/administrator upon your arrival to the
bus lanes. Then please send an email to your supervisor after your am route requesting
direction or an addition to your student list.
Refer to your pm list for authorized students to transport on your pm route. Stand at your
seat, know who is boarding your bus. When a student boards, refer to your pm student list for
authorization and bus stop assignment. If the student is not listed on your student list, activate
your hazards and sound your horn for assistance. Inform the bus lane attendant requesting
assistance and/or authorization. If an administrator gives you verbal direction to transport this
student for one day, log this in your log book. Upon completion of your afternoon route, please
send an email to your supervisor requesting direction or an addition to your student list.
Parent permission letters/notes: Record on your student list then send in upon receipt to be
input in our system. These permissions roll over year to year.
Student Information/Joint Custody
Student Information
Accidents
Any time your
bus comes in
contact with
another vehicle
or object you
must report it by
bus radio at the
scene of the
accident to
dispatch.
Immediately following the accident…
Retrieve the student list that matches your
run. Pull the am list if the accident occurs on
the am route, pm list if the accident occurs on
the pm route.
Begin indicating by check mark, the
students that are on the bus at the time of the
accident.
Extra Pay
 7 minutes or less will be rounded down to the
nearest quarter hour
 8 minutes or more will be rounded up to the nearest
quarter hour
 Time is calculated for the entire week, not daily
 Travel time to and from (home) parking location will
not be paid
 10 minutes paid for pre-trip and 5 minutes paid for
post-trip
Extra Pay
Driver Last
Driver First
Hours
Week Ending
FC
Bus #
Parking Location
Driver Last
Driver First
Hours
Week Ending
FC
Bus #
Parking Location
My signature indicates that the times I am submitting for payment are for hours I have actually worked and are based on my duties as
assigned.
Routes Only!
All Other
Reason (only necessary for
"other")
Date
Code
Start
End
Route Total
Hours
Date
Code
Start
End
Other Total
Hours
Pre-trip/Post-Trip
Documenting pre-trip & post-trip form:
N/A = not applicable to your bus
= properly working
= not properly working
= repaired
Always complete your form at the time you do your
pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
Emergency Evacuations
WHY – Fire, accident or mechanical failure
WAYS TO EVACUATE –
Front door
Rear/Side door
Front and Rear door
Windows/Roof-Hatches
WHAT DRIVERS NEED First aid kit/Fire extinguisher (if needed)
Place two-way radio microphone out driver’s window
Set reflective triangles for road conditions (if needed)
HOW TO EVACUATE Remain calm
*Leave personal belongings
Use the emergency evacuation method
•For AM evacuation: Please explain to the students if this was an actual emergency, they would leave all personal belongings on
the bus, in their seat but at this time take everything with them.
•For PM evacuation: Please explain to the students that they will leave all of their belongings in their seat that in an emergency the
most important thing is to evacuate the bus quickly.
EVACUATION PROCEDURE
•Stop the bus, activate hazards, set the parking brake, place the bus in neutral, turn off engine and turn the key to accessory to
remain in radio contact with base. Place microphone out driver’s window.
•Open the door, stand, face the children, get their attention, and remain standing by driver’s seat during evacuation.
•Give the command: “Emergency drill, remain seated, front door evacuation. Quiet Please.”
•Advise helper to guide students to designated area 100 feet away from the bus.
•Instruct second helper to stand outside the front door to assist passengers as they leave the bus.
•Use the emergency evacuation method. Tell the students to “Walk-Don’t run-Use the hand rails.” Start with front right seat and
direct them to exit the bus. Alternating - one seat on the right, one seat on the left until the bus is empty.
•When the last seat is empty, walk the bus checking to see that everyone is out.
•Let the students know of improvements to be made or tell them of the job well done.
•After the evacuation, the observer will ask you to name the locations you have identified along your route to evacuate in the case
of a real emergency. (schools, fire department, churches, etc.)
•Please complete and sign form, have observer initial, keep the driver’s copy then return copies to the observer or your
District Supervisor.
Skills Assessments 2014
Skills assessment will be performed between Tuesday, April 8th and Wednesday, April 23rd this
year. We ask each driver to please adhere to their scheduled skills assessment time which will
To prevent delays and drivers having to wait (unless rescheduled with Sylvia or Cindy). All
monitors with CDL’s need to come with their driver at the scheduled appointment time to
perform their skills assessment.
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Mirrors will be properly adjusted before beginning skills assessment.
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The following skills will be performed this year (total score 450):
First skill – Straight Line Forward and Back 100 feet – Drive forward 100 feet and then back 100 feet without
touching cones.
Second skill – Offset Backing to the Right – Offset back to the right without touching cones.
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Third skill – Offset Backing to the Left – Offset back to the left without touching cones.
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Fourth skill – Railroad Crossing – Properly perform the railroad crossing procedure.
Fifth skill –Student Loading – Properly perform student loading procedures.
Sixth skill – Student Unloading – Properly unload student and two-finger sweep procedures.
Seventh skill – Forward Serpentine - Maneuver bus forward around cones without touching them.
Eighth skill – Reverse Serpentine - Maneuver bus in reverse around cones without touching them.
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Please adhere to your scheduled appointment time for the skills assessment.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Sylvia at
770-888-1234 (x220126) or email at syanderson@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Email Accounts
Password must be changed every 28 days.
Set calendar for reminder to change password
 Recommendation to change password every 25 days
Do not forward personal email to county email
If locked out contact DS immediately
After third try to log on, wait 30 minutes, then try again.
County email is to be used for work purposes only
Technology on Buses
Technology on buses
consists of music and
games. Games only
become a problem when
surrounding students
start leaning over the
seats, across the aisle or
turn around to watch
what someone is playing
– driver has the discretion
to ask the student to put
it away.
Technology does NOT
include:
Video recordings, picture
taking, phone calls or
texting.
The list below identifies which schools
support technology on school buses.
Lambert High –Yes
South Middle –Yes
Brookwood Elem – No
Daves Creek Elem – No
West High –Yes
Vickery Creek Middle –Yes
Vickery Creek Elem – No
Midway Elem –Yes
Riverwatch –Yes
Settles Bridge Elem –Yes
Sharon Elem –Yes
Johns Creek Elem –Yes
Whitlow Elem-No
South Forsyth High –Yes
Piney Grove Middle –Yes
Shiloh Point Elem – No
Big Creek Elem – No
Lakeside Middle –Yes
Haw Creek Elem –Yes
Sharon Elem –Yes
In order to
prevent you from
being liable for an
electronic device,
you should not, at
any time, take a
cell phone or
other electronic
item from a
student. Even if
you intend to
return it at their
stop. If
something
happens to it after
you take it, you
may be held liable
for replacement or
repair.
Model your expectations…
Stand at your seat loading and unloading at the schools.
Speak to students as they enter and exit. Know who rides
your bus. Know their names.
Drink only water. Only drink water when your bus is at a
complete stop, preferably without students. Do not drink
while driving 
Be the authority figure on your bus. Build effective
relationships.
Put your personal phone away during route time. Give
your family your supervisors cell number for emergency
purposes. We will come relieve you from your route if you
are needed for an emergency situation.
Parent Phone Calls…
Greeting & Introduction:
Hello! My name is Deanna Bowen. I am Luke’s bus driver. This is a courtesy call to you. I would like
your help with Luke on the school bus.
Statement of Problem:
State the specific problem, including “language or terminology“ used by the student. Relate the
problem to the specific safety rule for the bus using safe, orderly and respectful expectations.
Information/Consequences:
I have already spoken to Luke about this and have written this incident I my bus log as directed. I
have also reassigned his seat to the front of the bus. (state any other action taken)
Request for Support:
I wanted to let you know about this problem before it becomes more serious and ask for your
support in talking with your child about this.
Warning for Future Offenses:
If the problem continues, the next step will be a written parent notification form sent home to you.
Thanks/Closing:
Thank you for your cooperation and support. Together, I feel we can resolve this problem
What should I log everyday?
Individual student behaviors
Phone calls
Parent notifications
Bus discipline form referrals
Odd occurrences that you might want to remember in
the future. Example: My bus hood was open upon my
arrival, yet I found no damage.
Journal some good stuff too! 
Does
Garry
Puetz ride
your bus?
You are the greatest!
Thank you for protecting 100% of
our students, 100% of the time!!!