- If the bus is already on the road, the driver will continue to the original destination, if possible, or report to the closest school where the principal will assume the responsibility for the students.
- If the bus is in the process of picking up students, the driver will CONTINUE loading each scheduled school bus stop and proceed to the original destination or report to the closest school.
- If the bus is on the road delivering students to their home, the driver will continue to the regular bus stop. If the driver is in doubt as to the extent of damage, he/she will not release the students off the bus. The driver will monitor the two-way radio for specific instructions. If the two-way radio is inoperable, the driver will report back to the school of attendance or the closest school possible
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- If the bus is in the process of a special assignment (such as an activity trip), the driver will proceed to the destination prescribed. If the driver is in doubt as to the extent of damage, he/she will not release the students off the bus. The driver will monitor the two-way radio for specific instructions. If the two-way radio is down, the driver should report back to the school.
- If a driver is in doubt as to the extent of damage, the two-way radio is inoperative, and the route to a district school is not feasible, the driver will attempt to proceed to the nearest school or emergency station such as police or fire departments. The driver will remain stationary with the students if all else is impossible.
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