14 Del. Admin. Code § 1150-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 1150-4.0 - Conditions for School Bus Contractors

4.1 School Bus Contractors shall:

4.1.1 Follow all applicable federal, state, and local school bus laws, regulations and policies.

4.1.2 Communicate effectively with the Transportation Supervisor.

4.1.3 Dismiss a School Bus Driver or Aide from performing duties on a contracted school bus route when it can be shown that the driver or Aide is not satisfactorily performing driver or Aide tasks. Transportation Supervisors may restrict a driver or Aide from operating in their school system.

4.1.4 Pay drivers and Aides and provide substitute drivers and Aides.

4.1.5 Supervise all employees to ensure they are in compliance with all school and transportation laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.

4.1.6 Ensure that all employees have completed the necessary SBI fingerprinting and qualify under the laws and regulations for their respective positions as either a School Bus Driver or Aide, which is coordinated through DDMV. The individual must provide the District with the "S" eligible clearance letter.

4.1.7 Report to DDMV's Medical Division any School Bus Driver who has a medical condition that could interfere with his or her ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle. The School Bus Contractor shall provide the individual's name, driver's license number, and the reason why the individual appears to be unsafe to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

4.1.8 Ensure that all Bus Drivers and Aides' qualifications are current before allowing them to perform duties.

4.1.9 Provide Districts with a list of Bus Drivers and Aides' bus assignments before the beginning of each school year and provide Districts with changes throughout the school year.

4.1.10 Register with the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and shall comply with all FMCSA regulations as it pertains to the Clearinghouse.

4.1.11 Follow all bus routes and stops set forth by the Districts, keeping in mind that routes can be altered by the District during the school year and on an annual basis due to enrollment increases, decreases, bell schedules and routing efficiencies.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 1150-4.0

12 DE Reg. 1086 (02/01/09)
18 DE Reg. 961 (6/1/2015)
24 DE Reg. 145 (8/1/2020) (Final)