MCSD

To provide for the safe transportation of students between home and school, between schools, or to and from school activities. To provide the maximum safe and efficient transportation system to serve students. To establish safety guidelines to all students provided by a trained and devoted school bus driver, in compliance with standards determined by the California Highway Patrol, Department of Motor Vehicles, State Department of Education, and District policies. To maintain a good relationship with the public.

Daily Operations

Did You Know?

School Bus Safety

Did you know that riding in a school bus is much safer than using any other form of

transportation - including personal vehicles, railroad and airline travel? The color and

size of school buses make them easily visible and identifiable; their height provides good

driver visibility and raises the bus passenger compartment above car impact height. The

flashing red lights require drivers to stop, a stop sign arm swings out during boarding,

cross view mirrors help drivers see children around the bus and reinforced sides resist

side impacts.

Transportation Services

In support of teaching and learning the Transportation Department provides

approximately 4,000 students with safe and efficient school bus transportation. Our 34

bus fleet that travel approximately 400,000 miles per year. This helps to ensure student

access to the educational program, promote regular attendance and reduce tardiness. We

transport general education students from kindergarten through eighth grade and students

with special needs. We also provide busing for field trips and other school-related

activities. The Transportation Department is committed to safety. We have not had a

serious injury accident in over 50 years of service.

Training

Our Safety and Training personnel provide an extensive training program for bus drivers.

All drivers have thorough background checks and they receive specialized training. This

includes classroom and behind-the-wheel training driving a school bus,

student loading/unloading procedures, student evacuation, student behavior and security

management, and emergency medical procedures. Also, all school bus drivers are

required to participate in random drug and alcohol testing, undergo frequent driving

record checks, regular driving skills checks, and pass periodic medical exams.

Fleet Maintenance

The Fleet Maintenance Mechanics maintain all school buses and district vehicles to the

highest safety and service standards according to the regulations set forth by the

California Highway Patrol and Department of Transportation. This includes a vehicle

safety inspection and service every 45 days, and regular terminal inspections by the

CHP. The Mechanics are also required to participate in all Bus Driver safety trainings

and testing to ensure that the Transportation Department can provide the safest and most

efficient service for our students.

The District is also committed to reducing air pollution. All of our buses have been

retrofitted with the latest emissions reduction technology. This assures that our fleet

emits very low levels of pollution in our community.