Re: any bus rules or regulations???

[Guest guest]

Here are some suggestions that might help.

The first thing to do is remember that your bus driver is only doing what he

has been told. You need to go over his head. Find out who is in charge of

special ed transportation and go to him/her with your issues.

1. When talking to the supervisor about the length of the bus ride, stress

how the long bus ride will adversely affect your child's performance in school

and behavior on the bus. IF the supervisor is unwilling to make changes to

your child's bus schedule and you believe it will adversely affect his

performance and behavior in school then I would recommend you request, in

writing, an

IEP meeting to discuss your child's transportation needs. Ask that a reasonable

time on the bus be written into the IEP. (For example, ny will be on the

bus for no longer than 30 minutes). Of course, you will have to take into

account what a reasonable time is based on the distance from home to school.

2. Releasing " special-ed students " earlier than " regular-ed " students is

discriminatory and a violation of your child's rights. Many schools and school

systems routinely do this because it is easier for them AND because parents do

not complain. When parents complain - they stop. I suggest you " remind " the

teacher, the principal, the special ed director and the transportation director

that it is specifically stated in your child's IEP that he is to remain in

school until 3pm. You should do that in writing since school is about to start

and

you don't want to have them dragging their feet. I feel confident that they

will quickly accommodate you. If not, you can file a complaint with the State

Division of Exceptional Students.

In a message dated 8/2/06 11:55:21 AM, lfeag@... writes:

<< I have two problems that I need assistance with asap-

If any of you know laws/regs-Ga. about buses:

1) I have gotten a phone call from my sons' special ed bus driver; he

notified me that my first grade autistic son is scheduled to be on

the bus for 1 1/2 hrs in the morning- that " Mick is the first child

to be picked up and the last one off the bus " ; then vice versa in the

aft-

He is going into first grade and I told him I felt that time period

was " excessive " ; he said, " I am sorry! That is my route this yr- "

2) The bus driver says he is picking up my son at 2:30 in the aft-

since " he is special needs, it is OK to get him before the " regular "

kids get out of school " - well- this year my son is being transitioned

into reg ed. and the schedule is being set per our IEP until 3:00-

(I know for a fact that the last few min before dismissal with first

grade students are for just getting ready to go home, but 30 min

previous to dismissal-???)

Are there any rules/laws/regs about this in Georgia? >>

[Guest guest]

I know in Floyd County the transportation department has their own special ed coordinator. Maybe Hart County does too. I would first try there and see if a compromise can be made. Sherrilfeag <lfeag@...> wrote: I have two problems that I need assitance with asap-If any of you know laws/regs-Ga. about buses:1) I have gotten a phone call from my sons' special ed bus driver; he notified me that my first grade autistic son is scheduled to be on the bus

for 1 1/2 hrs in the morning- that "Mick is the first child to be picked up and the last one off the bus"; then vice versa in the aft-He is going into first grade and I told him I felt that time period was "excessive"; he said, "I am sorry! That is my route this yr-"2) The bus driver says he is picking up my son at 2:30 in the aft-since "he is special needs, it is OK to get him before the "regular" kids get out of school"- well- this year my son is being transitioned into reg ed. and the schedule is being set per our IEP until 3:00-(I know for a fact that the last few min before dismissal with first grade students are for just getting ready to go home, but 30 min previous to dismissal-???)Are there any rules/laws/regs about this in Georgia?I live in hart county-thanks!!!

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I am only familiar with WV on this one, but maybe this will help. The state sets the required number of instruction per year. Special needs children can not be cheated on this any more than typical children can. The state should also have guidelines regarding transportation. I would call the state department of education and have them mailed to me under FOIA. The questions that come to my mind are.....Is your son in his home school?.......Is he receiving special transportation? Special transportation can be written into the IEP as a related service. Also, the bus driver has to be made aware of a behavior plan if one exists. Marilyn Pyles Lilburn, GAlfeag <lfeag@...> wrote: I have two problems that I need assitance with asap-If any of you know laws/regs-Ga. about buses:1) I have gotten a phone call from my sons' special ed bus driver; he notified me that my first grade autistic son is scheduled to be on the bus for 1 1/2 hrs in the morning- that "Mick is the first child to be picked up and the last one off the bus"; then vice versa in the aft-He is going into first grade and I told him I felt that time period was "excessive"; he said, "I am sorry! That is my route this yr-"2) The bus driver says he is picking up my son at 2:30 in the aft-since "he is special needs, it is OK to get him before the

"regular" kids get out of school"- well- this year my son is being transitioned into reg ed. and the schedule is being set per our IEP until 3:00-(I know for a fact that the last few min before dismissal with first grade students are for just getting ready to go home, but 30 min previous to dismissal-???)Are there any rules/laws/regs about this in Georgia?I live in hart county-thanks!!!

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we have had many bus routes (reg ed busses) changed due to IEP's.

we had my stepsons redone so he is the last to get on the bus in

morning and 1st to get off in the afternoon. it really cut down on

his bus conduct. he has an aspie label but got it late at age 14.

my son, 5yo, rode the spec ed bus to prek last year and will be on

the spec ed bus this year even though he will be in mainstream K.

he has regressive autism but is now considered aspie by the school

system.

we are in forsyth county. so there are options...but most of all

get a BIP (behavior intervention plan), include bus conduct in his

IEP and get that route changed or get alternative transportation ie

spec ed bus. hugs

> I have two problems that I need assitance with asap-

> If any of you know laws/regs-Ga. about buses:

>

> 1) I have gotten a phone call from my sons' special ed bus driver;

he

> notified me that my first grade autistic son is scheduled to be on

> the bus for 1 1/2 hrs in the morning- that " Mick is the first

child

> to be picked up and the last one off the bus " ; then vice versa in

the

> aft-

> He is going into first grade and I told him I felt that time

period

> was " excessive " ; he said, " I am sorry! That is my route this yr- "

>

> 2) The bus driver says he is picking up my son at 2:30 in the aft-

> since " he is special needs, it is OK to get him before

the " regular "

> kids get out of school " - well- this year my son is being

transitioned

> into reg ed. and the schedule is being set per our IEP until 3:00-

> (I know for a fact that the last few min before dismissal with

first

> grade students are for just getting ready to go home, but 30 min

> previous to dismissal-???)

>

> Are there any rules/laws/regs about this in Georgia?

> I live in hart county-

> thanks!!!

>

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>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

The issue is not what the bus regs are, it is what is written in

your son's IEP. Think of it as your ruby slippers, and that one

document can give you the power you need to solve this issue for

your son. You will have to foloow protocol and call and IEP meeting.

you dont have to give a reason, just request one in writing, and

send a copy not only to the teacher but the head of spec ed at the

school, and also hte head of spec ed at the distric/county level as

well. ( it really seems to get ther attention when you CC to all 3 ..

In the mean time have your MD, ped or specialist, whomever your son

sees regularly write the district a to whom it may concern letter,

staing the child cannot ride that period of time for medical reason,

dont have to explain any more than you want to. And bring it to the

meeting. Then hold your ground and have it included in the IEP.

Period. Don't sign off until it is written in. They cannot make you.

They can try to, and can bully you. If they refuse, write an

addendum to the IEP stating you do not agree with the committee, and

you are part of the committee, then take it before the school board,

if they are still stubborn. It is hard to fight when your child is

so young and you are thinking the district has your child's best

interet at heart. YOU have your child's best interest at hear. They

may or may not on any given day. If you need further help- e-mailme

if you think I can be of assistance.

>

> I have two problems that I need assitance with asap-

> If any of you know laws/regs-Ga. about buses:

>

> 1) I have gotten a phone call from my sons' special ed bus driver;

he

> notified me that my first grade autistic son is scheduled to be on

> the bus for 1 1/2 hrs in the morning- that " Mick is the first

child

> to be picked up and the last one off the bus " ; then vice versa in

the

> aft-

> He is going into first grade and I told him I felt that time

period

> was " excessive " ; he said, " I am sorry! That is my route this yr- "

>

> 2) The bus driver says he is picking up my son at 2:30 in the aft-

> since " he is special needs, it is OK to get him before

the " regular "

> kids get out of school " - well- this year my son is being

transitioned

> into reg ed. and the schedule is being set per our IEP until 3:00-

> (I know for a fact that the last few min before dismissal with

first

> grade students are for just getting ready to go home, but 30 min

> previous to dismissal-???)

>

> Are there any rules/laws/regs about this in Georgia?

> I live in hart county-

> thanks!!!

>