Driver Alert System – Evaluation Project 2016 Trans Supers CEP 12/7/15 Driver Alert System – Evaluation Project DAS-EP

Driver Alert System – Evaluation Project Mr. John VanLoon, Superintendent Ravenna Public Schools Tel. 231.853.2231 x1364 A Superintendent’s Perspective Children and school buses are at risk when motorists approaching a stopping or stopped school bus do not see it, are confused by it, or cannot see its signals Ravenna Public School transports 600 children every day and cannot have motorists confused, distracted, or unknowing when approaching our 12 school buses about to load or unload those children 12/7/15 Driver Alert System - Evaluation Project

Driver Alert System – Evaluation Project The Driver Alert System is unique School bus drivers can communicate to motorists WHAT TO DO, WHEN TO DO IT, and WHY DO IT when approaching a stopping or stopped school bus The messaging is at motorist’s eye level A written message continuously communicated to motorists is an excellent educational tool 12/7/15 Driver Alert System - Evaluation Project

Driver Alert System – Evaluation Project I am going to open up the discussion for questions from our audience of transportation supervisors. But before I do, I have a couple of questions. What is the value of pupil transportation to a school district in particular a rural district? How does a superintendent look at keeping children safe while riding a district school bus to and from school and school-related activities? 12/7/15 Driver Alert System - Evaluation Project

Driver Alert System – Evaluation Project This may be an unfair question – is the DAS worth the approximate $500 cost per unit added to new bus purchases and retro-fitting existing school buses? The floor is now open for audience questions. Please come to the podium and ask your question. 12/7/15 Driver Alert System - Evaluation Project