Circumstances may require a bus driver to arrange for another driver to take an assignment. When time permits, bus drivers should work with the district dispatcher to arrange for a substitute driver within the district 2013-14 Bus Driver Staffing PlanBEFORE the assignment occurs.
In emergency and last minute situations, bus drivers may work within the 2013-14 Bus Driver Staffing Plan to arrange for their own sub driver--but only in last minute and emergency situations. Emergency situation protocol includes:
First try the sub drivers in the Substitute Driver Pool. If no one is available in the Substitute Driver Pool, then...
Next, try the East and West Activity Driver Pools to see if anyone is available. If no one is available, then...
Finally, use a sub driver from the Last Option Substitute Driver pool.
All substitute bus driver arrangements must be reported to the dispatcher as soon as possible.
Bus drivers should remember that the 2013-14 Bus Driver Staffing Plan is structured to meet several program and school-level needs. Following the 2013-14 Bus Driver Staffing Plan is required.