SPECIAL REPORT Who’s On the Bus?
School districts are finding the links between increased cleaning, contact tracing and checking for students at the end of routes Written by Jim Romeo
A screenshot from an Atlanta Public Schools training video shows a bus driver check for students while cleaning at the end of a run. Visit
stnonline.com/go/8c to watch the full video.
P
upil accountability is one of the greatest respon- sibilities of a school district. It is a key concern, as the whereabouts of students of all ages is a fragile issue, and it’s something parents as well
as school leadership are always dedicated to solving. Accountability becomes even more important during a pandemic, especially with regard to contact tracing
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efforts, which is one of five operational strategies urged by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the safe reopening of schools—and keeping them open. Many school districts already have policies in place
that direct bus drivers to conduct a check for students still on board at the completion of routes. Transportation departments have tightened their policies centered on
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