EEAEE - School Transportation Accident Policy

If a vehicle authorized to transport students is involved in a traffic accident, the following steps shall be followed:

1. The driver will immediately notify 9-1-1. Whenever possible, the driver should immediately notify the school who will inform the Superintendent's office.

2. At the scene of an accident, the responding law enforcement agency is in charge.

3. To every extent possible, the driver will provide emergency first aid (airway, breathing, circulation, shock, minor injuries). If the driver is incapacitated, other adult (teacher/chaperone/coach) will assume responsibilities if present. If the accident is within the RSU, the school nurse may be available to provide immediate medical care.

4. The parents/guardian will be notified by a school representative.

5. A complete report of injury will be made for students with details of the injury. The school nurse will be available to assist in completing this report with input from the bus driver.

6. If the accident involves an employee owned vehicle used for school purposes, the employee must contact the Superintendent's office as soon as possible. The employee's insurance is in force as the primary coverage and the RSU will refer additional claims, if necessary, to the RSU insurance vendor.

7. The RSU 1 nurses will provide first response training as requested by bus drivers to every extent possible.

Adopted: June 14, 2010