1. 2015 State and National Issues Presented to 25 th Annual Lake Yale Leadership Training Meeting April 7, 2015 Ronnie H. McCallister, Director School Transportation Florida Department of Education

2. 2015 Legislation--Proposed Student Trans. Appropriations (as of 2/12/15) -Student Trans. Appropriations (as of 2/12/15) - Governor’s budget rec. for 2015-16 is $443M, still within FEFPGovernor’s budget rec. for 2015-16 is $443M, still within FEFP Governor’s budget rec. for 2014-15 is $436M, still within FEFPGovernor’s budget rec. for 2014-15 is $436M, still within FEFP

3. 2015 Legislation--Proposed SB 154, HB 41- Would require that school boards and other governmental entities identify and correct conditions that are hazardous along student walking routes to schoolSB 154, HB 41- Would require that school boards and other governmental entities identify and correct conditions that are hazardous along student walking routes to school SB 574- Government Procurement; Defining the term “reverse auction”; requiring the Department of Management Services to maintain a program for reverse auctions; authorizing the Department of Education to use reverse auctions and other online procurement programs in assisting district school boards with transportation services contracts; authorizing the Board of Governors to adopt regulations establishing procedures governing a state university’s participation in reverse auctions and other online procurement programs, etc.SB 574- Government Procurement; Defining the term “reverse auction”; requiring the Department of Management Services to maintain a program for reverse auctions; authorizing the Department of Education to use reverse auctions and other online procurement programs in assisting district school boards with transportation services contracts; authorizing the Board of Governors to adopt regulations establishing procedures governing a state university’s participation in reverse auctions and other online procurement programs, etc.

4. 2015 Legislation--Proposed SB 346, HB 487- Revises wording s. 316.172 to state that a person operating a vehicle passing a stopped school bus that displays a stop- arm signal on the right side commits reckless driving punishable as provided in s. 316.192. Removes references to require mandatory hearing. Adds an additional $65 mandatory fine for EMSTF; minimum fine is uniform regardless of which side you pass.SB 346, HB 487- Revises wording s. 316.172 to state that a person operating a vehicle passing a stopped school bus that displays a stop- arm signal on the right side commits reckless driving punishable as provided in s. 316.192. Removes references to require mandatory hearing. Adds an additional $65 mandatory fine for EMSTF; minimum fine is uniform regardless of which side you pass.

5. FDOE Lesgislative Package s. 1011.68, F.S.,s. 1011.68, F.S., Codifies student eligibility requirements for weighted student transportation funding. Clarifies that passenger cars and boats may be used to transport students who are isolated, homeless or in the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Clarifies that only students who generate FTE through the FEFP during the summer are eligible for student transportation funding.

6. Chapter 6A-1, and 6A-3, FAC, Update: Rule 6A-1.0451, FAC, changes were adopted (May 2014) to clarify which students transported in PV were eligible for fundingRule 6A-1.0451, FAC, changes were adopted (May 2014) to clarify which students transported in PV were eligible for funding Rules 6A-3.0141, 6A-3.0151, and 6A-3.0171, FAC are scheduled for review at the May 2015, State Board MeetingRules 6A-3.0141, 6A-3.0151, and 6A-3.0171, FAC are scheduled for review at the May 2015, State Board Meeting

7. School Bus Speed Limit, Rule 6A-3.0171, FAC Per our discussion, I took a further look at the issue of whether our Rule 6A-3.0171, F.A.C., can limit the speed a school bus may go to 55 mph in light of the legislative changes to section 316.183. Based on the legislative history, it is clear that by deleting the previously existing limit of 55 mph, and leaving only the restriction that school buses must obey the posted speed, the legislature intended that the restriction to 55 mph would no longer apply and school buses can go up to the posted speed limit. Therefore, I think the limitation to 55 mph in our existing rule needs to be stricken. Mari M. "Miki" Presley, Assistant General Counsel

8. Legislation, Statutes, and Rules www.leg.state.fl.us (Florida legislative bills and statutes)www.leg.state.fl.us (Florida legislative bills and statutes)www.leg.state.fl.us www.flrules.org (Florida rules and statutes, especially Chapter 6A-3, FAC, and Sections 1006.21 to 1006.27, and 1012.45, F.S.)www.flrules.org (Florida rules and statutes, especially Chapter 6A-3, FAC, and Sections 1006.21 to 1006.27, and 1012.45, F.S.)www.flrules.org www.regulations.gov (federal rulemaking— dockets and public comments)www.regulations.gov (federal rulemaking— dockets and public comments)www.regulations.gov

9. Bus Operator Records Findings District personnel indicated that prior to October 15, 2013, monthly, not weekly, reviews of bus driver history records from the FDHSMV were performed.District personnel indicated that prior to October 15, 2013, monthly, not weekly, reviews of bus driver history records from the FDHSMV were performed. Our test of District records disclosed 3 bus drivers who received driving citations that should have resulted in points assessed or other types of disciplinary actions; however, District records did not evidence any actions against the 3 bus drivers.Our test of District records disclosed 3 bus drivers who received driving citations that should have resulted in points assessed or other types of disciplinary actions; however, District records did not evidence any actions against the 3 bus drivers. However, our comparison of District records and FDHSMV records disclosed that one bus driver’s commercial vehicle driver’s license was suspended for lack of appropriate insurance coverage from February 1, 2014, through April 2, 2014, during which time she drove a District school bus.However, our comparison of District records and FDHSMV records disclosed that one bus driver’s commercial vehicle driver’s license was suspended for lack of appropriate insurance coverage from February 1, 2014, through April 2, 2014, during which time she drove a District school bus.

10. Bus Operator Records Findings (continued) Our comparison of District records and FDHSMV records disclosed three bus drivers had suspended commercial vehicle driving licenses for not timely submitting medical examiner’s certificates.Our comparison of District records and FDHSMV records disclosed three bus drivers had suspended commercial vehicle driving licenses for not timely submitting medical examiner’s certificates. One bus driver drove regularly scheduled bus routes from September 2013 to June 2014, another bus driver drove regularly scheduled bus routes from March 2014 to June 2014, and the remaining bus driver drove as a substitute from March 2014 to May 2014.One bus driver drove regularly scheduled bus routes from September 2013 to June 2014, another bus driver drove regularly scheduled bus routes from March 2014 to June 2014, and the remaining bus driver drove as a substitute from March 2014 to May 2014.

11. Proper Use of Operator and Transported Students Seatbelts =Responsibility 316.6145 School buses; safety belts or other restraint systems required.— (1)(a) Each school bus that is purchased new after December 31, 2000, and used to transport students in grades pre-K through 12 must be equipped with safety belts or with any other restraint system approved by the Federal Government in a number sufficient to allow each student who is being transported to use a separate safety belt or restraint system.316.6145 School buses; safety belts or other restraint systems required.— (1)(a) Each school bus that is purchased new after December 31, 2000, and used to transport students in grades pre-K through 12 must be equipped with safety belts or with any other restraint system approved by the Federal Government in a number sufficient to allow each student who is being transported to use a separate safety belt or restraint system. Operators are required to wear their seatbelt in accordance with manufacturer instructions. (Not tucked behind the shoulder or not in use at all) Operators are required to wear their seatbelt in accordance with manufacturer instructions. (Not tucked behind the shoulder or not in use at all)

12. FDOE issued flyer in 2005 reminding drivers to wear belts properly Also reminds drivers that students must wear belts FAPT and FDOE developed specifications for more visible driver belts to aid monitoring and enforcement

13. Fatalities in 2013-14: Seminole, 8/30/13- Two passengers killed in PV crash with school busSeminole, 8/30/13- Two passengers killed in PV crash with school bus Collier, 10/31/13- PV driver killed in crash with school busCollier, 10/31/13- PV driver killed in crash with school bus Hillsborough, 11/8/13- Motorcyclist, killed in crash with school busHillsborough, 11/8/13- Motorcyclist, killed in crash with school bus Escambia, 4/14/14- Motorcyclist, killed in crash with school busEscambia, 4/14/14- Motorcyclist, killed in crash with school bus

14. Fatalities in 2013-14: St. Lucie, 4/7/14- Pedestrian student killed by car (not school bus related)St. Lucie, 4/7/14- Pedestrian student killed by car (not school bus related) Pasco, 4/9/14- PV driver killed in crash with school busPasco, 4/9/14- PV driver killed in crash with school bus Duval, 4/11/14- Driver and passenger were killed in multi-vehicle crash with school busDuval, 4/11/14- Driver and passenger were killed in multi-vehicle crash with school bus FSUS, 4/18/14- Bus driver killed PV crash with school busFSUS, 4/18/14- Bus driver killed PV crash with school bus

15. Fatalities in 2013-14: Escambia, 5/2/14- PV driver killed in crash with school busEscambia, 5/2/14- PV driver killed in crash with school bus

16. Fatalities in 2014-15 (as of 2/9/15): Lee, 8/28/14- PV driver killed in crash with school busLee, 8/28/14- PV driver killed in crash with school bus Lee, 9/25/14- PV driver killed in crash with school busLee, 9/25/14- PV driver killed in crash with school bus Charlotte, 10/2/14- Pedestrian student killed by PV (not school bus related)Charlotte, 10/2/14- Pedestrian student killed by PV (not school bus related) Flagler, 1/9/15- PV driver killed in crash with school busFlagler, 1/9/15- PV driver killed in crash with school bus

17. Crash Reporting Reminders: Reporting threshold is $1,000, started 07-08Reporting threshold is $1,000, started 07-08 DOE is continuing to require that districts reconcile district-reported numbers (DOE system) with police reports (DHSMV system)DOE is continuing to require that districts reconcile district-reported numbers (DOE system) with police reports (DHSMV system) DOE receives daily clippings from DHSMV of ALL fatal crashes in Florida??DOE receives daily clippings from DHSMV of ALL fatal crashes in Florida??

18. FATAL Crash Reporting Districts should provide immediate notice of any fatal crash to FDOE as soon as practicalDistricts should provide immediate notice of any fatal crash to FDOE as soon as practical Report by phone call and follow up with e-mail crash report formReport by phone call and follow up with e-mail crash report form Helps district and FDOE answer immediate questions from administrators, mediaHelps district and FDOE answer immediate questions from administrators, media Info is always treated as preliminaryInfo is always treated as preliminary Not meant as substitute for regular FDOE and police crash reportingNot meant as substitute for regular FDOE and police crash reporting

19. Initial FDOE Notification of Significant School Bus Crash Date: ________________ District/Charter School: ______Date: ________________ District/Charter School: ______ Location: _________________Location: _________________ Circle route type: ElementaryMiddleHigh School CombinationCircle route type: ElementaryMiddleHigh School Combination Bus number: _______________Bus number: _______________ Number of students on board: _______________Number of students on board: _______________ Number of student injuries: _____________Number of student injuries: _____________ Number of students transported to hospital: ______________Number of students transported to hospital: ______________ Bus operator’s name: ___________________Bus operator’s name: ___________________ Bus operator’s years of service: _______________Bus operator’s years of service: _______________ Was the bus operator taken to the hospital? (yes/no): _______Was the bus operator taken to the hospital? (yes/no): _______ Was the bus operator tested for drugs? (yes/no): _____Was the bus operator tested for drugs? (yes/no): _____ Were other vehicles involved? (yes/no):________Were other vehicles involved? (yes/no):________ Number of other individuals transported to hospital: _________Number of other individuals transported to hospital: _________ Were there any fatalities? (yes/no): ______________Were there any fatalities? (yes/no): ______________ Specify number and category of fatalities (student, bus operator or others): _________Specify number and category of fatalities (student, bus operator or others): _________ Brief description of crash: _ ____________________________________________________________Brief description of crash: _ ____________________________________________________________

20. Tennessee School Bus Crash 12/2014 Two Students and One Adult were killed

21. Other Required Local Policies (Chapter 6A-3, FAC): To prohibit cell phone use by drivers while actively operating the busTo prohibit cell phone use by drivers while actively operating the bus Safe driver plans, including which infractions disqualify a driverSafe driver plans, including which infractions disqualify a driver Annual safety instructions/notice for parents and students…Annual safety instructions/notice for parents and students… Post-trip inspection for students left on busPost-trip inspection for students left on bus

22. Parent-Student Safety Instructions Safety instructions must be provided annually, in writing, as required by Rule 6A-3.0121Safety instructions must be provided annually, in writing, as required by Rule 6A-3.0121 DOE’s “Are We There Yet?” brochure can be printed for parents and othersDOE’s “Are We There Yet?” brochure can be printed for parents and others Available at http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/758 5/urlt/0085474-brochure.pdf linkAvailable at http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/758 5/urlt/0085474-brochure.pdf link http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/758 5/urlt/0085474-brochure.pdf http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/758 5/urlt/0085474-brochure.pdf

24. Charter Schools Now 610 in Florida; 299K students, and continuing to grow (as of 2013-14 school year)Now 610 in Florida; 299K students, and continuing to grow (as of 2013-14 school year) Districts must ensure charter schools are following laws and rules relating to health and safetyDistricts must ensure charter schools are following laws and rules relating to health and safety Currently revising Charter Schools Transportation Resource GuideCurrently revising Charter Schools Transportation Resource Guide

26. National Congress on School Transportation, May 17-20, 2015 Purpose is to update the National School Transportation Specifications and ProceduresPurpose is to update the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures Florida’s delegation: Jim Beekman, Richard Duckworth, Jay McInnis, Pat Snell, David Solomon, Don Carter, and Ronnie McCallisterFlorida’s delegation: Jim Beekman, Richard Duckworth, Jay McInnis, Pat Snell, David Solomon, Don Carter, and Ronnie McCallister Additional info at www.NCSTOnline.orgAdditional info at www.NCSTOnline.orgwww.NCSTOnline.org

28. www.FloridaSchoolBusSafety.gov

29. 2015 NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY POSTER CONTEST Who May Enter: Any student enrolled in a public, parochial or other private elementary or middle school (plus High school for Divisions 4 and 5 only) in the United States of America, Canada or an overseas US military installation may submit artwork to the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest.Who May Enter: Any student enrolled in a public, parochial or other private elementary or middle school (plus High school for Divisions 4 and 5 only) in the United States of America, Canada or an overseas US military installation may submit artwork to the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Poster Specifications: Completed poster size must be 11” x 17” or 12" x 18". Posters may be illustrated on the vertical or horizontal axis.Poster Specifications: Completed poster size must be 11” x 17” or 12" x 18". Posters may be illustrated on the vertical or horizontal axis. Every poster and slogan must harmonize with the 2015 poster contest theme: Bully Free Zone!Every poster and slogan must harmonize with the 2015 poster contest theme: Bully Free Zone! Contest Deadline: Posters must be received at NAPT Headquarters by October 1, 2015.Contest Deadline: Posters must be received at NAPT Headquarters by October 1, 2015.

30. State Poster Contest

31. SESPTC Scholarships SESPTC- Deadline is May 31; awarding one $2,500 scholarship for 2015 college expenses of one graduating high school senior; parent or legal guardian must have been an active Florida public school transportation employee meeting income criteria (max $75K AGI) for each of the past three tax yearsSESPTC- Deadline is May 31; awarding one $2,500 scholarship for 2015 college expenses of one graduating high school senior; parent or legal guardian must have been an active Florida public school transportation employee meeting income criteria (max $75K AGI) for each of the past three tax years For more info, contact ronnie.mccallister@fldoe.orgFor more info, contact ronnie.mccallister@fldoe.org

32. Missing Children’s Issue Florida’s Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board continues to coordinate effortsFlorida’s Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board continues to coordinate efforts Florida Missing Children’s Day event (fmcdf.org) was held September 8, 2014 at the Florida CapitolFlorida Missing Children’s Day event (fmcdf.org) was held September 8, 2014 at the Florida Capitol FAPT is one of the event sponsorsFAPT is one of the event sponsors An award presentation was made to Florida’s School Bus Operator of the Year, Ms. Daisy Robinson, of Escambia School DistrictAn award presentation was made to Florida’s School Bus Operator of the Year, Ms. Daisy Robinson, of Escambia School District This year’s FMCD is Sept. 14, 2015This year’s FMCD is Sept. 14, 2015

33. “Hot Topics” in Yellow World School (and bus) Safety and SecuritySchool (and bus) Safety and Security Distracted DrivingDistracted Driving Bullying Prevention on the BusBullying Prevention on the Bus FUNDING challenges, service cutbacks, threats to ridership, OLD busesFUNDING challenges, service cutbacks, threats to ridership, OLD buses School Bus Operator ShortagesSchool Bus Operator Shortages National Illegal Passing Survey EventNational Illegal Passing Survey Event

34. FAPT Website and ListServe www.FAPTFlorida.orgwww.FAPTFlorida.orgwww.FAPTFlorida.org Calendar of EventsCalendar of EventsCalendar of EventsCalendar of Events faptgroup@faptflorida.org- Use this address if you want to send email to all FAPT General Membersfaptgroup@faptflorida.org- Use this address if you want to send email to all FAPT General Members faptsuppliers@faptflorida.org- for FAPT Supplier Membersfaptsuppliers@faptflorida.org- for FAPT Supplier Members

36. Resources and Links: www.flrules.org/default.aspwww.flrules.org/default.aspwww.flrules.org/default.asp www.leg.state.fl.uswww.leg.state.fl.uswww.leg.state.fl.us www.fldoe.org/transportationwww.fldoe.org/transportationwww.fldoe.org/transportation www.FAPTFlorida.orgwww.FAPTFlorida.orgwww.FAPTFlorida.org www.NASDPTS.orgwww.NASDPTS.org www.AmericanSchoolBusCouncil.orgwww.AmericanSchoolBusCouncil.org

37. Questions and Comments? www.fldoe.org/transportation ronnie.mcallister@fldoe.org or Schtrans@fldoe.org www.fldoe.org/transportation ronnie.mcallister@fldoe.org www.fldoe.org/transportation ronnie.mcallister@fldoe.org