District Observes National School Bus Safety Week

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National School Bus Safety Week begins October 18. The observation is an excellent reminder for everyone to do their part to help keep children safe in Aldine.

The annual observation is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties – to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week.

The 2021 National School Bus Safety Week theme is “1 Bus + 1 Driver = a BIG Impact on Education.”

District and campus leaders encourage everyone to be aware of their surroundings when near a school bus. Drivers must stop when approaching a stopped school bus from either direction when they see the flashing red lights and stop arm is in use.

NSBSW occurs annually during the third week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week.

Major Texas School Bus Laws

• It is illegal (in all 50 states, actually) to pass a school bus actively loading or unloading passengers. A Texas fine for passing on either side of a school bus can range between $500-$1,250 or more.
• Texas law mandates drivers must stop when a school bus extends its stop sign or turns on its flashing red lights.
• When a school bus is at a stop, drivers traveling on either side of the road must come to a complete stop.
• If the roadway is separated by a physical barrier (like a raised median, for example) drivers, do not have to stop for the school bus.
• A roadway is not considered separated by left-turn lanes only, so drivers must stop for school buses in that case.
• Drivers can only pass a school bus if the flashing lights are no longer activated or if it has resumed driving.
• Drivers must always obey speed zones with flashing school zone lights and/or signs. If not, they could face at least $200 in fines.

Aldine ISD School Bus Transportation Facts

It takes a village to raise or teach a child. It can also take a small army of bus drivers, mechanics, and many individuals that work in our Transportation Department. They ensure busses are running and are safely transporting our students to and from school every day.

The Transportation Department Team

Bus drivers
Parts/Mechanics
Dispatch
Routers
Bus Aides
Bus Driver Trainers
Bus Camera and Fleet Technicians
Office Staff
Transportation Daycare
Administration

School busses have also had an impact on our community. In recent years, the Houston area has seen high water during torrential downpours, hurricanes, and tropical storms. It is not unusual to see our busses in areas of need evacuating flood victims.

Bus drivers are another pair of eyes in our neighborhoods and have come to a student’s aide more than once.

These individuals are also trained in providing first aid like CPR should the need arise.

Aldine ISD is Hiring

Currently, Aldine ISD is looking for safe, friendly bus drivers and diesel mechanics. Visit the Transportation Department at AldineISD.org or call (281) 985-6192.