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SAFE DRIVER PLAN

DRIVING HISTORY REVIEW

An applicant for the position of school bus operator will not be hired if the driver applicant's history record
contains either a plea of guilty, nolo contendere or an adjudication withheld of guilt within the preceding
seven (7) years for one or more of the following crimes:

a. Driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances or controlled substances, or with an
unlawful blood alcohol levels.
b. Leaving the scene of an accident where there was an injury and/or property damage.
c. Reckless driving resulting in an accident.
d. Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

Any school bus operator who knew or should have known that his or her driver's license was expired,
disqualified, cancelled, suspended or revoked shall be subject to discipline up to and including termination or
non-hire.

The District shall comply with federal law, rules and regulations related to the drug and alcohol testing of
transportation personnel in safety sensitive positions.

EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

All School District employees who hold a position that requires them to transport students on a district-owned,
leased or rented school bus must be in compliance with the provisions of the Safe Driver Plan. Employees are
considered “covered” employees under this Plan.

TRAINING

School Bus Drivers will be instructed on safe driving techniques during a training program (State of Florida’s,
Department of Education Basic School Bus Operator Curriculum) required by State of Florida Administrative
Rule 6A-3.0141(3)9b. Drivers will also be provided with an explanation of the Safe Driver Plan annually and
each employee will be required to sign an acknowledgment form indicating that the driver has received a copy
and agree to read and comply with the Safe Driver Plan standards.

SELF-REPORTING REQUIREMENT

Employees who are involved in a motor vehicle accident, have an expired, disqualified, suspended or revoked
driver’s license, arrested while off-duty, receive a citation resulting from any traffic offense, or have an invalid
Medical Examiners Certificate (MEC) are required to complete and submit the Self-Reporting of New Arrests
and Convictions Affidavit PBSD 1722 within 24-hours or no later than the next work day when operating a
school or 48 hours when operating their personal vehicle. All relevant documents, including citations and
court-related documents may be submitted with the self-report. A copy of these documents must be
submitted to the employee’s supervisor and the Safe Driver Plan Administrator.

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