Reynolds School District Transportation Department’s

“Journey in PBS”

Presented By David Asula- PBS Facilitator

LaDyle Simpson- District PBS Coach

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PBS Transportation Teams

PLANNING TEAM:• Kathy Houck• Cindy Merrill• David Asula• Janet Trapold• Michele Fancher

TRAINING TEAM:• Cindy Merrill• Janet Trapold• Michele Fancher• David Asula

PBS FAIR TEAM:• David Asula• Joetta Keller• Jeannie Petchell

REWARDS TEAM:• Nancy Becker• Joetta Keller• Laura Barr

Bus Lesson Plans

• 1st Lesson Plan- Waiting for the Bus

• 2nd Lesson Plan- Entering the Bus

• 3rd Lesson Plan- Riding the Bus

• 4th Lesson Plan- Exiting the Bus

PBS Fair Guide: Shorter, faster lesson presentations

Blank Lesson Planning• Step 1: Identify the expected behavior and

identify it in observable terms• Step 2: Rationale for teaching the rule

(Why is it important, give examples)• Step 3: Identify the range of examples• Step 4: Practice/ role playing activities• Step 5: Responding to behavior on the bus and

role play• Step 6: Prompt/Remind/Pre-teach expected

behavior on the bus

Waiting for the BusLesson Plan

Student (#/describe students): Bus Drivers Date: August 7, 2006

Step 1: Identify the expected behavior and describe it in observable terms.

When waiting for the bus (to approach) students will:1. Stand in line at Driver designated spot2. Keep hands, feet and objects to self, show what this means3. Wait for Driver instructions4.

Step 2: Rationale for Teaching the Rule (Why is it important, give examples)

1. a. To be safe b. So students know what order to get on the bus c. To be a safe distance from the bus2. To prevent injuries and accidents- give examples3. So you know what you are supposed to do

Step 3: Identify a Range of Examples

Positive Examples of the Expected Behavior(this is what the expected behavior looks like)

Negative Teaching Examples (non-examples, what not to do)

Remain standing in a straight line, with hands feet & objects to yourself at designated spot, and waiting for Driver direction

-hitting each other-crossing street with out Driver instruction-standing in a huge group (not in line)-touching the person or backpack in front of you.

REYNOLDS SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATIONStudent Expectations

also in Russian and SpanishBUS Safe Responsible Respectful

Waiting for the Bus Stay behind white line and off the street

Keep hands, feet and objects to self

Wait for Driver directions

Follow Driver directions

Line up appropriately

Remain in line

Greet the bus driver

Be respectful of others and their property

Keep hands, feet and objects to self

Entering the Bus Wait for Driver directions

Hold the Handrail

Be seated quickly and slide over

Remain seated

Keep arms length between you and person in front of you

Use quiet voice (level 2)

Riding the Bus Stay seated Keep aisles &

emergency exits clear

Keep self & objects inside the bus

Keep food and drink in your bag

Follow Driver directions

Keep bus clean

Keep hands, feet and objects to self

Ask permission to open windows

Use appropriate language and topics

Use a quiet voice (level 2)

Exiting the Bus Take turns leaving; front to back

Move to a safe spot away from bus

Hold the handrail Wait for Driver

directions

Stay seated until door opens

Take belongings with you

Keep arm’s length between you & person in front of you

Use quiet voice (level 2)

Evacuation Stay quiet Listen for directions Leave belongings on

bus

Follow Driver directions

Help others when appropriate

Exit quickly and safely

Implementation Needs• Staff Needs-Training on PBS -In District And state wide-Support from Team Transportation-Regular Meetings Transportation Tools for training

• Drivers Needs-Support from staff -Positive behavior from staff-Regular information -Posters and in-service information-Tools -Video on PBS -Bus Bucks How to use them -When do I write a referral

• Drivers Needs -Teach Expectations to students-Acknowledge Positive behavior of

students-Hand out bus bucks

• Needs from school-Support from staff at the loading zone -Accept Bus bucks /take care of rewards

COMMUNICATE

Teach Bus Expectations

Observing Positive Behavior

Acknowledge Positive Behavior

Verbally 5-1

Bus Bucks

Dealing with Problem Behavior

Rewards

Bus Bucks

Schools

Drivers

APPLYING PBS ON THE BUS

What are the Expectations?To be…

*Safe*Responsible

*Respectful

At the bus stops while waiting for the bus:

Being SAFE is:1. Standing in line and off of the street, at a safe designated area. Why? So you’re safely away from cars and the approaching bus, so you don’t get hurt.2. Wait for driver’s directions.Why? So the driver makes sure the bus is secure and safe to enter.

Being RESPONSIBLE is:1. Arriving at the bus stop 5 minutes before arrival time.Why? So other students are not late for school.2. Line up appropriately and remain in line.Why? So you will be ready to board the bus when it arrives.

Being RESPECTFUL is: 1. Keeping hands and feet to your self, and respecting other people’s property. Why? So others don’t get upset and may cause a problem.

Bus Evacuation Drill

Safe Riding Procedures:1. Waiting for the bus2. Crossing 3. Loading4. Riding the bus5. Prohibited items on bus6. Exiting the bus7. Secure the bus8. Emergency equipment9. Emergency exits and Evacuating bus

Rewards

• Verbal Praise

• Bus Bucks

• Special Seat

• Talk on the PA

• First One Off the Bus

• Schools Accepting The Bus Bucks

School SchoolReward slip

Accepting Bus Bucks

How Used Other

RHS Pride Bucks Yes By the Office Great Prizes

RMS Shields Yes Each househas a Box.

Weekly drawing

HB LEE Wing Tickets Yes Bus bucks Worth Double

Walt Morey MustangBucks

Yes

Alder Reward Tickets Yes

Hartley Life Skills Yes Bus Bucks and Life Skills are same

Daily drawingAnd if receive 25

a special reward

Wilkes WOW Yes

Scott Thank You Tickets

Yes Enter drawing per class

Woodland Reward Tickets Yes

Troutdale Helping Hands Yes FirstInto the Office

School PA broadcast

Class drawing

Sweetbriar Stinger Tickets Yes

Fairview Reward Tickets Yes

Glenfair Reward Tickets Yes

PBS FAIRS

• Join in the Schools PBS Fair

• Beginning of school Year

• After Winter Break

• After Spring Break

• School Bus is the station

• Driver uses the PBS FAIR GUIDE

Bus Referrals

Formal Bus Referrals submitted to schools

1. PBS compatible2. Differentiated between grade levels3. Documented by school on SWIS4. Documented by Transportation

Department based on driver submission

District Bus Referrals Data

Total Referrals by Year

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Transportation SET

1. Adapt SET to collect Transportation data

2. Interview random sampling of students and drivers at same ratio as SET school set visits

3. Adapt SET scoring guide to reflect Transportation data

4. Develop SET graph

TRANSPORTATION SET STATISTICAL RESULTS

DRIVERS STUDENTS

KNOWS TAUGHT GIVES KNOWS RECEIVED EXPEC. EXPEC. BUS BUCKS EXPEC. BUS BUCKS

HS: 0% 50% 0% 6% 0%

MS: 66% 77% 69% 82%* 53%

ELEM: 69% 85% 100% 26%* 44%

TOTAL: 63% 79% 55% 35%* 41%

Drivers Interviewed = 20 Students Interviewed = 230

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TRANSPORTATION - SET - NOVEMBER 6Tth & 7th, 2007

Fall, 2007 100% 60% 66% 75% 87% 81% 100% 81%

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The PBS bus journey continues…….