The big yellow school bus has become the epitome of education in our country. Often, we take for granted the benefit of this service, even while school and transportation staff continue to focus on maximizing safety and efficiency.  Without this service for children and families to access safe transportation education equality would be difficult to achieve.

 

More than 800,000 Ohio students ride on school buses each day, and nearly 15,000 bus drivers, mechanics, secretaries, and supervisors statewide are dedicated to providing safe transportation for Ohio children. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tells us that students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when taking a school bus instead of travelling by car.

 

This year’s national campaign is focused on reminding how important school buses are to all children, parents, and communities for providing equal learning opportunities. School bus safety is the first priority for our children. Ohio law requires motorists to stop clear of the school bus until the bus driver cancels the red lights and the bus begins to move.

 

“Safely transporting students to and from school is priority one,” is the message from Superintendent William Seder Jr.  “Our drivers take great pride in providing a safe atmosphere, but we need help from parents to make sure children remain alert and mindful of good safety practices when walking to their bus stop or to school.”

 

The Mount Vernon City Schools transportation department offers the following tips to remind your child while getting on and off the bus: