W. Va. Code R. § 126-92-23

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-92-23 - School Bus Operator Safe Drivers' Programs

23.1. National Safety Council Safe Driver Awards.

23.1.a. The WVBE encourages county boards to continue their support of the Safe Driver Award Programs sponsored by the National Safety Council.

23.2. Bus Safety Roadeo.

23.2.a. The West Virginia Association for Pupil Transportation, with support from the WVDE as needed, annually sponsors a School Bus Safety Roadeo as a means of developing and refining the bus handling skills of operators.

23.2.b. To maximize the skill development potential and to recognize those who achieve excellence in bus handling skills, it is recommended that:

23.2.b.1. school transportation administrators in each county provide, as a part of their operator professional development, some type of skill development exercise in bus handling.

23.2.b.2. all operators be given an opportunity to annually participate in a county and/or regional school bus safety roadeo.

23.2.b.3. all operators who win recognition for their safe driving skills in local competition be provided an opportunity and encouraged to compete in regional and/or state roadeos.

23.2.b.4. county school administrators provide the opportunity and encouragement for county operators who win recognition in the State School Bus Safety Roadeo to compete in the national event.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-92-23