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1007 Questions

Last Answer on February 07, 2021

Why do you not like unions very much?

Asked by Rosemary over 6 years ago

Unions have their benefits and disadvantages. It depends on the state you live in as to how well a union would work for you.

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Do you do field trips much?

Asked by 123 like a bird I seen over 6 years ago

Yes. I do. Mostly Friday, Saturday, and Sunday though I will pick up the occasional trip other days.

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How can I get the bus driver I want?

Asked by Owen almost 7 years ago

Live in the area in which they drive.

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Do you think getting buses like this is a waste of money or a good investment?

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogpost/sbfblog/725743/why-we-equipped-a-school-bus-with-motorcoach-https://

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/article/722579/oregon-district-shuns-motorcoaches-runs-yellow-charters

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/article/735776/schools-emerge-as-profitable-market-for-luxury-buses

Asked by Interviewer over 6 years ago

It depends on a district's needs and financial situation. Not every district can afford charter buses (or in this case yellow buses outfitted to be charter buses). Most of the time saving athletic trips or the very rare reward trips, those buses would sit on the yard unused. Then there is the fairness issue. How do we decide which teams or groups get priority over others during the busy season. Instead i would rather see money being spent on newer buses in the fleet to benefit ALL students not just those that do extracurricular activities. Many buses are still not equipped with air conditioning (even in the south) which makes for very hard conditions for drivers and students every day. Why spend money on an extra dvd system when you can get two buses for the price of one charter bus.

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Also the administrators and supervisors would see it and if it was too harsh or too nice they could change or toss it out. They could still also make another punishment. It’s more work for them and sometimes they may not even get around to it.

Asked by 933738292 over 6 years ago

See my previous answer.

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Does your district/company do summer school routes? Do they charter?

Asked by Donna the lama almost 7 years ago

Summer school, yes. Charter, no. Though we have been asked by people outside the schools to provide a bus occasionally for local in town functions.

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Do people ever raise hell about when the bus stop is in their driveway? Does the district ask notify the home owners and ask them if its okay or do they just put kids out there. I heard a story of a very irate man chasing kids off his driveway.

Asked by I over 6 years ago

Generally bus stops are decided either by the driver or by the district. If someone has a problem with the location of the stop they just need to contact the district.

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