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Each school bus owner shall maintain the following records for the management and reporting of the pupil transportation program.
(A) Maintenance and repair:
(1) Records to document that reported mechanical deficiencies discovered during inspections were corrected.
(2) A maintenance and repair record for each school bus.
(3) Documented proof of pre-trip inspection for each school transportation vehicle must be kept on file for no less than twelve months.
(B) An accounting system for fuel consumption and costs for routine and non-routine use of school buses and annual operating costs by vehicle and by fleet as prescribed by the Ohio department of education form T-2, if applicable.
(C) A pupil accounting system that details assigned:
(1) School bus;
(2) School bus stop;
(3) School of attendance, student name and address, telephone number, date of birth, and grade.
(D) A record of routine and non-routine daily and annual miles driven by vehicle and by fleet.
(E) A reporting of the numbers of regular and substitute school bus drivers, mechanics, supervisors, secretaries, clerks and drivers aides.
(F) Maintain and file a copy of the following documents:
(1) School bus driver training records
(2) Ohio pre-service school bus driver training certificate
(3) Drug and alcohol certificate
(4) Blood-borne pathogens certificate
(5) B.M.V. report
(6) Inservice training records
(7) Criminal record check
(8) Physical examination report
(a) The physical examination, criminal record, and the drug and alcohol test results are to be kept confidential.
(G) Maintain and file “School Bus Accident Report” for each accident as defined:
(1) Any accident or occurrence involving a school bus which results in a fatality, an injury or damage to any vehicle or property.
(2) Any action taken by a school bus driver, while driving a school bus, employed by a school district or a county board mental retardation and developmental disabilities which contributes directly to any fatality, injury or damage to any motor vehicle or property.
(3) File with the department of education, pupil transportation section (T10 form), a report of any school bus accident which results in a fatality, an injury or vehicle or property damage in excess of five hundred dollars. Reports must be submitted within fifteen days of the accident or occurrence.
(H) Submit reports as required by the Ohio department of education.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 09/21/2007 and 09/21/2012
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3301.07, 4511.76
Rule Amplifies: 3301.07, 4511.76
Prior Effective Dates: 9-1-70; 10-22-84; 7-1-91; 10-5-98; 10-1-04