Bus on Murch field trip crashes, kids hurt, bus driver charged with DUI
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Anonymous
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From WTOP "School staff convinced Reynolds to follow another bus coming back from the field trip and pull over on Commercial Drive, in Chantilly, and they called 911, the police said."
So school staff didn't immediately demand that he get from being the wheel after hitting the rock/ running off the road?! He was allowed to drive behind the bus?! |
Anonymous
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Posted DCPS policy:
Ground Transportation Schools are responsible for the expense and contracting of ground transportation services. For ground transportation, schools should use a bus transportation vendor approved by the DCPS’ Contracts and Acquisitions team. For a current list of these vendors or questions about using travel vendors/education tour group companies for transportation needs, email dcpsoca.inquiries@dc.gov. Trip sponsors, with support from the principal and/or business manager or Director/Manager of Strategy and Logistics, will be responsible for all contractual arrangements. Use of private vehicles for transportation to and/or from a field trip site is strictly prohibited. Use of ride-sharing services for transportation to and/or from a field trip site is strictly prohibited. Ground transportation is restricted to contracted buses and public transportation. https://dcps.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcps/publication/attachments/Field%20Trip%20Policy.pdf |
Anonymous
Oh I know that sick feeling! Do listen. I started to and it has been really helpful as my kids have grown. I actually did drive my own child to the pumpkin patch. While nothing terrible happened on the bus, one little one (not in my group) did get lost for 20 minutes or so. Glad I went. |
Anonymous
| This is why you ALWAYS cross out the liability waiver from the field trip form, folks!!! |
Anonymous
I read that as they convinced him to follow a bus to a safe location - a parking lot - to pull over. I would think the teachers wanted him to stop ASAP but safely as well. You don't want 44 kindergartners hanging out by the side of the road waiting for someone to come. |
Anonymous
Employees have access to a list of approved providers, revised 12/3/2028. Rome Charters LLC is number 4 on the list. It’s also one of only 5 CBE companies meaning you can only contract with a non CBE company if a CBE is not available. What is a CBE: https://dslbd.dc.gov/page/cbe-certification-frequently-asked-questions-faqs |
Anonymous
There is zero chance that clause will be upheld anyway, especially in a case like this where criminal negligence is involved. |
Anonymous
I very much doubt it was the lowest bid, more like the owner is related to someone at central office |
Anonymous
If you think you can do a better job, please do Hiring school bus driver is incredibly difficult. I am surprised they even had drivers willing to drive. |
Anonymous
DP. Yes I think I can do better than hiring drivers with DUIs and no CDLs. I mean talk about low standards for DCPS … |
Anonymous
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The story made people.com!
https://people.com/crime/dc-school-bus-driver-charged-dui-veering-off-road-field-trip-injuring-9-students/ |
Anonymous
Kids also take school buses everyday…not sure what your point is? 44 kindergartners with 4 adults is not the same as some teens or younger kids with their parents |
Anonymous
Seriously? Literally anyone could do better than hiring a defunct company with unlicensed drivers that doesn’t run background checks |
Anonymous
Seriously! If safe companies/drivers can’t be hired….don’t go. |
Anonymous
| There is a nationwide operator shortage. In part due to low pay, lack of full time hours and lack of benefits. |