School Bus Bill of Rights features [May 2022]
A decision-making body that reflects the most affected stakeholders can do a better job of attracting workers, improving routes, training & communication, honoring the physical and neurological needs of the riders, and keeping everyone safe on the bus. [continues below the Update box]
The text spoken aloud, with ASL captioning, is on video at our youtube channel as “May 15 Monica lists the features of the School bus bill of rights” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1ESv_VWEL0&t=18s
Update:
NYS election law gives us 6 months starting January 1 to collect 30,000 valid signatures from registered voters as a first step towards placing a referendum on the November ballot to enact a School Bus Bill of Rights.
We are seeking help from legal experts on creating the petition as a yes-no proposal to change or amend a specific section of the NY City Charter. At this point our earliest possible target is 2025.
The City Council has passed various laws requiring the system to collect data and report on it both to parents and to the Council itself; however the referendum is our chance to change the way the system operates.
School Bus Bill of Rights features [May 2022]
A decision-making body that reflects the most affected stakeholders can do a better job of attracting workers, improving routes, training & communication, honoring the physical and neurological needs of the riders, and keeping everyone safe on the bus.
Características de la Carta de Derechos al Transporte Escolar [mayo de 2022]
Un organismo de toma de decisiones que refleje a las partes interesadas más afectadas puede hacer un mejor trabajo a la hora de atraer trabajadores, mejorar las rutas, la capacitación y la comunicación, respetar las necesidades físicas y neurológicas de los pasajeros y mantener a todos seguros en el autobús.
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Graphic of long yellow school bus in the bottom left, and
Logo of Parents to Improve School Transportation pistnyc.org in the bottom right
Text: School Bus Bill of Rights
Routing
One campus per route
Split the age groups
Establish protocols for special situations, such as family with siblings
Rutas
Un campus por ruta
Dividir los grupos de edad
Establecer protocolos para situaciones especiales, como familias con hermanos
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Graphic of long yellow school bus in the bottom left, and
Logo of Parents to Improve School Transportation pistnyc.org in the bottom right
Text: School Bus Bill of Rights
Staffing/ Inclusion
Recruit and retain enough drivers - EPP, incentive - good contract in 2023
Job opportunities for youth & disabled people {more monitors, more trainers, more dispatch/customer service, recruit bus paraprofessionals}
Dotación de personal/Inclusión
Contratar y retener suficientes conductores: EPP, incentivos, buen contrato en 2023
Oportunidades laborales para jóvenes y personas discapacitadas {más monitores, más formadores, más servicios de atención al cliente/despacho, contratar paraprofesionales de autobuses}
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Graphic of long yellow school bus in the bottom left, and
Logo of Parents to Improve School Transportation pistnyc.org in the bottom right
Text:
School Bus Bill of Rights
Safety & health
Vehicles - safe, climate control, sustainable - A just transition
No rides > 90 minutes
Mental health support for families who have suffered unstable busing
Seguridad y salud
Vehículos seguros, con control de temperatura, sostenibles: transición justa
No se permiten viajes de más de 90 minutos
Apoyo en materia de salud mental para familias que han sufrido un transporte en autobús inestable
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Graphic of long yellow school bus in the bottom left, and
Logo of Parents to Improve School Transportation pistnyc.org in the bottom right
Text:
School Bus Bill of Rights
Communication
Language justice -
Not strictly online
Advance notice of rights, processes and changes in plain language
Comunicación
Justicia lingüística -
No estrictamente en línea
Notificación anticipada de derechos, procesos y cambios en lenguaje sencillo
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Graphic of long yellow school bus in the bottom left, and
Logo of Parents to Improve School Transportation pistnyc.org in the bottom right
Text:
School Bus Bill of Rights
ADA/Access
Accommodations
ADA/Access
Adaptaciones proporcionadas según lo estipulado en el IEP o 504
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Graphic of long yellow school bus in the bottom left, and
Logo of Parents to Improve School Transportation pistnyc.org in the bottom right
Text: School Bus Bill of Rights
Accountability
Tracking system for complaints - standard IT tool, businesses have them
Transportation surveys
How do we report OPT for educational neglect?!
Responsabilidad
Sistema de seguimiento de quejas: herramienta informática estándar que las empresas tienen
Encuestas de transporte
¿Cómo denunciamos la negligencia educativa de la oficina del transporte estudiantil?
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Graphic of long yellow school bus in the bottom left, and
Logo of Parents to Improve School Transportation pistnyc.org in the bottom right
Text:
School Bus Bill of Rights
Transparency:
Share the points of contact / organizational chart
Funding - where does it come from, where does it go?
Transparencia:
Compartir los puntos de contacto / organigrama
Financiación: ¿de dónde viene y a dónde va?
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Graphic of long yellow school bus in the bottom left, and
Logo of Parents to Improve School Transportation pistnyc.org in the bottom right
Text:
School Bus Bill of Rights
Finance:
Independent Budget Office Audit every 3 years for waste:
Look into de-privatizing [eminent domain???];
What is happening with attendance money when the student misses services due to busing?
Finanzas:
Auditoría de la Oficina de Presupuesto Independiente cada 3 años para detectar despilfarro:
Estudiar la posibilidad de desprivatizar [¿dominio eminente?];
¿Qué sucede con el dinero de asistencia cuando el estudiante pierde servicios debido al transporte en autobús?
Background: shades of magenta
Graphic of long yellow school bus in the bottom left, and
Logo of Parents to Improve School Transportation pistnyc.org in the bottom right
Text: School Bus Bill of Rights
Governance
Empower a panel of reps of parents, educators, bus workers, disability advocates to suggest, approve, veto pupil transportation policy decisions
Gobernanza
Facultar a un panel de representantes de padres, educadores, trabajadores de autobuses y defensores de los discapacitados para que sugieran, aprueben y veten decisiones sobre políticas de transporte para alumnos
—contact pistnyc@gmail.com for more information—
This is a grassroots parent effort but we look forward to endorsements from others.
We are seeking volunteers, interns and donations. https://gofund.me/CEEEAD76