#SafeSchoolsChat Archive
#SafeSchoolsChat is a weekly chat moderated by @teresagross625 and @daviswelcome to increase safety awareness in schools. Every Sunday at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Sunday May 1, 2016
3:00 PM EDT
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
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! So happy to have you here!
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FoleyKev
May 1 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Hi Teresa from Ireland.Kevin a Teaching Principal in a small rural Primary
https://t.co/iY5c7rPQIL
holiday here tomorrow
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Welcome to
#safeschoolschat
.
@teresagross625
and I are so happy to have you join us today.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:01 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
Welcome Kevin!
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DrEdwardMooney
May 1 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Findings indicate that, post-trauma, teachers in a pre-existing healthy and supportive school culture recover faster.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, NY.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:02 PM EDT
@DrEdwardMooney
Welcome!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:02 PM EDT
@DrEdwardMooney
Welcome, Edward!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:03 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@FoleyKev
Hey there, Kevin!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:03 PM EDT
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:03 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Michelle -- a MS AP from MD-- tweeting from LA!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:04 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Welcome! Nice to see you!!!!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:04 PM EDT
@teresagross625
Always do! It's 80 and wet in the deep south.
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@teresagross625
Happy to be here and to join the action, Teresa!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Welcome, Michelle!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Yeah!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
Thanks, Eric!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:05 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
It's cold and rainy here. Wishing for warmth....
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:06 PM EDT
@teresagross625
It's coming soon. Hold on, my friend.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:06 PM EDT
Question #1 coming up in a few minutes...
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@DavisWelcome
DrEdwardMooney
May 1 @ 3:06 PM EDT
Sorry to jump right in, but my research surprised me about how much a healthy school culture affects dealing w/ traumas.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
I hope so!!!!
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:07 PM EDT
Good afternoon
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@paulemcneil
Hi Paul! Welcome!
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PeterBanhan
May 1 @ 3:07 PM EDT
Hello everyone, happy Sunday
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:07 PM EDT
@paulemcneil
@teresagross625
Welcome, Paul!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@PeterBanhan
Hi Peter! To you as well!
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edu_sanders70
May 1 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
@teresagross625
hello! Shane Sanders Dean of Instruction, Oklahoma City Public Schools.
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:08 PM EDT
Check out
#safeschoolschat
! Today we're talking about bus evacuations. :)
https://t.co/pZvjoyCzVD
DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:01 PM EDT
Welcome to
#safeschoolschat
.
@teresagross625
and I are so happy to have you join us today.
https://t.co/MGOIXvWXAS
RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:08 PM EDT
Good afternoon everyone. Robyn from Ontario - teacher and Health & Safety advocate.
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@PeterBanhan
Welcome, Peter!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@edu_sanders70
Hi Shane! Welcome!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:08 PM EDT
@PeterBanhan
Happy Sunday!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@edu_sanders70
@teresagross625
Welcome, Shane!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Welcome Robyn! Nice to see you!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Hey there, Robyn!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:09 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Hi Robyn! Canada or California?
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:09 PM EDT
Nice to see you too,
@teresagross625
. Happy to be here!
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DrEdwardMooney
May 1 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Healthy school cultures, where everyone feels valued & respected, can reduce conflict issues, such as bullying & fights.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Q#1: Why is it important to do bus evacuation drills?
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@DavisWelcome
RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Hello
@DavisWelcome
! Always happy to be part of the
#SafeSchoolsChat
!
MrsMikesell
May 1 @ 3:10 PM EDT
A1: Because you never know when you might need to use the back door!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:11 PM EDT
A1: To ensure students are prepared wherever they are!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:11 PM EDT
@MrsMikesell
Hi Kelly!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:11 PM EDT
@MrsMikesell
So true!
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:12 PM EDT
During an emergency, your means of egress may not be your point of entry TRY: window hatch back/side door
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@teresagross625
DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:12 PM EDT
@MrsMikesell
Welcome, Kelly!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:12 PM EDT
@paulemcneil
Absolutely.
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FoleyKev
May 1 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A1.We have never done bus evacuation drills.We do school fire drills regularly
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A1: Mental preparedness. We can't prep for every scenario, but we drill so Ss know how to respond.
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https://t.co/44Im9ojzhc
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Q#1: Why is it important to do bus evacuation drills?
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@DavisWelcome
DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:13 PM EDT
@paulemcneil
@teresagross625
You got it, Paul!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:13 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Yes, just like any drill, practice, practice, practice.
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:14 PM EDT
Who is responsible for training the drivers? dist or bus company
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:14 PM EDT
Wow! That's very interesting.
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FoleyKev
May 1 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A1.We have never done bus evacuation drills.We do school fire drills regularly
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:14 PM EDT
Well said!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:13 PM EDT
A1: Mental preparedness. We can't prep for every scenario, but we drill so Ss know how to respond.
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https://t.co/44Im9ojzhc
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Q#1: Why is it important to do bus evacuation drills?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:14 PM EDT
What if the buses are owned by the school?
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:14 PM EDT
Who is responsible for training the drivers? dist or bus company
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:15 PM EDT
@paulemcneil
Should be the district.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:16 PM EDT
A1: non-bus riders will know what to do in event of an emergency (field trip, sporting event, etc.)
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Teach4life96
May 1 @ 3:16 PM EDT
Hello all. Happy Sunday afternoon all! It is rainy here too.
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:16 PM EDT
In the event of a MVC, does the driver call 9-1-1 or the dispatcher?
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FoleyKev
May 1 @ 3:16 PM EDT
In Ireland we are not even allowed go on board the school bus.Our responsibility ends once pupils exit school grounds
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:16 PM EDT
Question #2 coming up in a few minutes......
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Welcome! Happy to have you!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Welcome, Dannie!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@teresagross625
I think the onus is on us whether we own the buses or not.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:17 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
Really?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Got it.
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Teach4life96
May 1 @ 3:18 PM EDT
A1) It may prevent panic. A trained body and mind responds better.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Q#1: Why is it important to do bus evacuation drills?
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@DavisWelcome
MrsMikesell
May 1 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
Our school district hires the drivers, trains them and owns the buses.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:18 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Absolutely.
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
@teresagross625
Absolutely!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some reasons for a bus to evacuate?
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@DavisWelcome
RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
A1: Drills need to be done so everyone is prepared in all sorts of emergency situations.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:10 PM EDT
Q#1: Why is it important to do bus evacuation drills?
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@DavisWelcome
MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
Wow...interesting!
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FoleyKev
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
https://t.co/raBo0ZrdqG
busses here are run by the state.We as teachers have zero say or authority to get involved
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:20 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
That's really interesting.
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:20 PM EDT
A2: Fire or smoke on the bus.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:20 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Yes!
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FoleyKev
May 1 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@MrsMikesell
Kelly that is so different to our system
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:21 PM EDT
A2: accident (snow, ice, rain, flat tire) if appropriate
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:21 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
Wow! Very interesting! Did not know that.
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:22 PM EDT
A2: Sick student on the bus.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:22 PM EDT
A2: get on a new bus if necessary
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:23 PM EDT
A2: Medical emergency! We had one on a bus a few days ago.
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https://t.co/y2MJFeQPtX
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some reasons for a bus to evacuate?
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@DavisWelcome
paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:23 PM EDT
evacuate if... smoke fire bus cannot be move to safe location
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MrsMikesell
May 1 @ 3:24 PM EDT
A2: Accident, malfunction, student medical emergency. So many.
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Teach4life96
May 1 @ 3:24 PM EDT
A2) Wreck where can't get off the front. Bus rolls. Fire near engine.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some reasons for a bus to evacuate?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:24 PM EDT
Question #3 coming up in a few minutes.....
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:24 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Yes.
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:25 PM EDT
Wow! Hope everything was okay!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:23 PM EDT
A2: Medical emergency! We had one on a bus a few days ago.
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https://t.co/y2MJFeQPtX
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some reasons for a bus to evacuate?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Absolutely!
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:25 PM EDT
A2: Fire, bus stalls on railway tracks/dangerous area, accident, sick student, threat of injury...
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some reasons for a bus to evacuate?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:25 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
The railroad crossing is a good one! Never thought of that.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:26 PM EDT
What do states do if threat of tornado, hurricane, etc?
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@DavisWelcome
DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@teresagross625
Go to nearest shelter or school.
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:27 PM EDT
It's part of the training video students at my school watch,
@teresagross625
.
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edu_sanders70
May 1 @ 3:27 PM EDT
A#2: Mechanical issues, weather emergency to name a few. Severe weather is a major concern in OK.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:19 PM EDT
Q#2: What are some reasons for a bus to evacuate?
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@DavisWelcome
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:27 PM EDT
@edu_sanders70
What types of severe weather do you prepare for?
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:28 PM EDT
I would be concerned if a driver decided to evacuate the bus after an accident or b/c a Ss was sick
@MrsMikesell
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Q#3: Who should be involved in bus evacuation training?
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:30 PM EDT
A3: The entire school. Everyone should know the process.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:31 PM EDT
A3: admin, Ss, faculty and staff, who shouldn't be?
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:31 PM EDT
A3: Bus drivers and students (both riders and non-riders so they are prepared on field trips).
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https://t.co/amXdp7J91G
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Q#3: Who should be involved in bus evacuation training?
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Teach4life96
May 1 @ 3:31 PM EDT
A3) ALL students, bus drivers, coaches. Train student leaders.
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https://t.co/tr4A9a2vkM
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Q#3: Who should be involved in bus evacuation training?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:31 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Absolutely.
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:32 PM EDT
Absolutely!
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https://t.co/ZEm0VWrQVJ
RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:31 PM EDT
A3: Bus drivers and students (both riders and non-riders so they are prepared on field trips).
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/amXdp7J91G
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Q#3: Who should be involved in bus evacuation training?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:32 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
Coaches.....yes!
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Teach4life96
May 1 @ 3:32 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
I use some support staff in drills, but imptnt that Ss know how to evacuate without adults other than driver.
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Evacuate bus When conditions outside the bus are safer than inside
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Coaches are very important!
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Teach4life96
May 1 @ 3:31 PM EDT
A3) ALL students, bus drivers, coaches. Train student leaders.
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https://t.co/tr4A9a2vkM
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Q#3: Who should be involved in bus evacuation training?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Question #4 coming up in a few minutes.....
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:33 PM EDT
@Teach4life96
That's awesome! So true!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Well said!
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:33 PM EDT
Evacuate bus When conditions outside the bus are safer than inside
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:33 PM EDT
A3: Teachers/school staff too. Local police also help out at our school.
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https://t.co/amXdp7J91G
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Q#3: Who should be involved in bus evacuation training?
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
Good question! If there isn't time to evacuate, do you shelter in place?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Partnerships with community, nice!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:34 PM EDT
Good question!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@teresagross625
@DavisWelcome
Good question! If there isn't time to evacuate, do you shelter in place?
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:34 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
@teresagross625
Quite possibly depending on the situation.
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:35 PM EDT
Great to involve community partners.
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:33 PM EDT
A3: Teachers/school staff too. Local police also help out at our school.
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/amXdp7J91G
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Q#3: Who should be involved in bus evacuation training?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:35 PM EDT
Excellent!
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https://t.co/GrH3syKgKz
RunnerGirl13_1
May 1 @ 3:35 PM EDT
Everyone!!! Our head of transportation goes to EVERY school (with a bus) to teach preparedness.
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https://t.co/pPRL2RCXlP
PeterBanhan
May 1 @ 3:36 PM EDT
I have to leave this chat. Previous engagement
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:36 PM EDT
A3: All hands on deck!Ts on planning 1st pd. help w/A.M. drills along w/Admin, TAs and custodians.
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https://t.co/pRtp0lRbTm
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Q#3: Who should be involved in bus evacuation training?
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:36 PM EDT
#SafeSchoolsChat
is rocking today!!!!
MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:37 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
Agreed! Even our custodial staff is on duty to help during all drills!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Q#4: How should bus evacuation procedures be communicated to parents?
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Very nice!
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https://t.co/TYBGuP991p
MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:36 PM EDT
A3: All hands on deck!Ts on planning 1st pd. help w/A.M. drills along w/Admin, TAs and custodians.
#SafeSchoolsChat
https://t.co/pRtp0lRbTm
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:29 PM EDT
Q#3: Who should be involved in bus evacuation training?
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teacher_city
May 1 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Serves as a great reminder 4 schools not to lose sight of this important drill! Tx
@DavisWelcome
!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:38 PM EDT
@PeterBanhan
Have a great day!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:39 PM EDT
A4: At beginning of year and periodically throughout the year.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:39 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
How?
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FoleyKev
May 1 @ 3:39 PM EDT
A4.I communicate all information to parents by text,twitter and school web site.Text is instant and probably best
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:39 PM EDT
A4: Newsletter. A video of the process so they can discuss with their child(ren) might be helpful
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https://t.co/u7HDeczBkP
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Q#4: How should bus evacuation procedures be communicated to parents?
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:40 PM EDT
A4: Parents should be invited to a meeting to go through the process with students.
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:40 PM EDT
A4: We send Connect-Ed messages(phone call) to all Ps a couple days before, and we use our website.
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https://t.co/oCVdnIj8AC
teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:37 PM EDT
Q#4: How should bus evacuation procedures be communicated to parents?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Video, great idea!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
Nice!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:40 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
It takes a village, Eric.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:41 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Excellent!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:41 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Amen!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:41 PM EDT
@teresagross625
Orientations, newsletters, website, etc.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:43 PM EDT
Last Question coming up in a few moments....
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@DavisWelcome
MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:44 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
Through PTA or some other method?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:44 PM EDT
LQ: What are some creative ways to do bus evacuations?
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We conducted 'Crisis Nights' at each school to discuss safety and security with parents.
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Absolutely!
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Absolutely!
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FoleyKev
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A5.For safety reasons our bus pupils leave school by front door and all others exit ar back exit.It avoids traffic chaos
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paulemcneil
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Unannounced drills before or after school
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@paulemcneil
Nice!
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MLeighMalone
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Sounds intriguing! I'd go! Great idea!
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:46 PM EDT
Q5: We do exit front, exit rear and split exit.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:44 PM EDT
LQ: What are some creative ways to do bus evacuations?
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@MLeighMalone
Thx.
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teresagross625
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@RobynCharb
Great!
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@teresagross625
Absolutely!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:47 PM EDT
ALQ: Give scenarios, and Ss and bus driver determine best exit strategy (i.e. blind Ss on board).
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:44 PM EDT
LQ: What are some creative ways to do bus evacuations?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
That's a great idea.
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:48 PM EDT
Go on the bus and call a PAR Does the driver have an accurate count of the name/number of Ss on the vehicle?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:48 PM EDT
@paulemcneil
Excellent question!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:48 PM EDT
Great idea!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:47 PM EDT
ALQ: Give scenarios, and Ss and bus driver determine best exit strategy (i.e. blind Ss on board).
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:44 PM EDT
LQ: What are some creative ways to do bus evacuations?
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:49 PM EDT
How do bus drivers account for Ss on board?
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:49 PM EDT
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@DavisWelcome
We do front, rear, and side door exits.
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Eduis4_all
May 1 @ 3:49 PM EDT
Schools must be the safest places at a society because the future of the society is shaped there
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JKatzaman
May 1 @ 3:49 PM EDT
A1 Bus evacuation drills practice procedures and can detect items to correct in the busses themselves.
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paulemcneil
May 1 @ 3:50 PM EDT
Maintain an accurate roster Get to know your students by name
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:50 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Hi Jim!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:50 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
We also have lots of "walking wounded" in boots -- very athletic kids.
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Have to account for them too.
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@MLeighMalone
Awesome!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:50 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Yes. Absolutely.
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DrEdwardMooney
May 1 @ 3:51 PM EDT
By the way, please forgive me in advance - I'm a relative twitter novice so I'm unsure about how Twitter chats work.
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FoleyKev
May 1 @ 3:51 PM EDT
LA.Thanks Teresa and Eric for tet another fantastic international engagement..We learn so much from each other.Thanks guys
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:51 PM EDT
We have a small bus that has students in wheelchairs on it. It's not part of the drill. I've asked for it to be included.
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Teach4life96
May 1 @ 3:51 PM EDT
Signing-off...thanks to all for sharing ideas! Have a SUPER week!
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JKatzaman
May 1 @ 3:51 PM EDT
A2 Busses might need to evacuate due to road accidents or because of natural disasters.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:51 PM EDT
@FoleyKev
Have a great weekend!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:51 PM EDT
I know they have lists, but I'm sure they don't do attendance. Some have seating charts.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:49 PM EDT
How do bus drivers account for Ss on board?
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teresagross625
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@DrEdwardMooney
No worries! :)
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DavisWelcome
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@RobynCharb
That's great!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:52 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
That's important. Why resistance?
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Eduis4_all
May 1 @ 3:52 PM EDT
Bus evacuation in crisis situation should be planned and trained before it is needed
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:52 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Wow! Why wouldn't they drill them as well? Does the bus have a lift or buddy program?
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teresagross625
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@Teach4life96
You too!
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:52 PM EDT
Thank you for your great participation today! Have a great week!
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JKatzaman
May 1 @ 3:53 PM EDT
A3 Anyone involved with busses should be involved in evacuation training: drivers, students, teachers, dispatchers, etc.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:53 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Interesting. I am sure there are always extra Ss on board.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:53 PM EDT
@Eduis4_all
Absolutely.
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FoleyKev
May 1 @ 3:53 PM EDT
LA.We must do a talk on safety for staff sometime.Staff safety and wellbeing is an important topic
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@teresagross625
No resistance, just an oversight I think. Bus might come from another company (? - not sure).
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JKatzaman
May 1 @ 3:54 PM EDT
A4 Parents should be told about upcoming bus evacuation drills and be invited to observe if they can be there.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Great that you are advocating for them!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:54 PM EDT
Thanks for a great opportunity to learn and share,
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@teresagross625
! You two rock!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@teresagross625
No doubt in my mind!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:54 PM EDT
@MLeighMalone
Thanks friend. So kind!
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Didn't think about parent observation...
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DavisWelcome
May 1 @ 3:55 PM EDT
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@teresagross625
Thanks, my friend! Have a great week!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:55 PM EDT
@teresagross625
I'm not that kind...lol. I just speak the truth. :D
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:56 PM EDT
Thanks for coming! Have a wonderful week!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:56 PM EDT
@DavisWelcome
Enjoy your week as well, Eric! See ya when I can. :)
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JKatzaman
May 1 @ 3:56 PM EDT
A5 Make bus evacuation drills as public as possible so as many as possible can watch and perhaps make suggestions.
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teresagross625
May 1 @ 3:57 PM EDT
@JKatzaman
Reflect and make changes as needed.
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:57 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
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Glad you're advocating for them, Robyn. Way to go!
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RobynCharb
May 1 @ 3:58 PM EDT
Thanks,
@MLeighMalone
. I have a brand new perspective this year since I am teaching the precious cargo on that bus!
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MLeighMalone
May 1 @ 3:59 PM EDT
@RobynCharb
Safety is job one!
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