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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
Because senior management of MUSD and GVUSD was unaware of the requirement to provide written bus safety information for parents, there is a potential violation of Education Code §39831.5(a)(A, B, C, D, and E)(2). Findings for GVUSD:
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R1
Beginning in the 2018-19 school year, MUSD and GVUSD provide parents with written information on bus emergency procedures and passenger safety pursuant to Education Code §39831.5.
F2
Because the findings of the study done in 2014 and 2015 regarding Webster Elementary School have not been implemented, congestion problems continue and unsafe conditions persist.
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R2
GVUSD Superintendent immediately meet with Madera County Public Works regarding two pick-up and drop-off locations at Webster Elementary School, one for parents at Ardath Avenue and one for buses at Ruth Avenue.
F3
There is a need for a crossing guard on Ruth Avenue at Webster Elementary School to enhance student safety.
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R3
GVUSD immediately provide crossing guards for the crosswalk at Webster Elementary School.
F4
Because of the large number of breakdowns, the older, high-mileage buses need to be replaced.
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R4
GVUSD develop a school bus replacement schedule -19 school year.
F5
Transporting special needs preschool students in a large yellow school bus with no seat belts creates a potential for danger even if a paraprofessional sits with the students.
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R5
GVUSD immediately utilize a white van, driven by a certified bus driver, to transport the special needs pre-school students until a smaller special needs bus is obtained.
F6
The use of three or more white vans instead of large buses to transport large groups could negatively impact student safety. Findings for MUSD:
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R6
Whenever possible, GVUSD immediately use large buses for extra-curricular trips that require three or more white vans.
F7
Drivers turning left out of Alpha Elementary School onto Stadium Road create congestion problems and dangerous conditions for pedestrians.
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R7
MUSD immediately enforce the “No Left Turn” rule at the exit onto Stadium Road at Alpha Elementary School.
F8
Drivers turning left into Alpha Elementary School from Stadium Road create congestion problems and dangerous conditions for pedestrians.
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R8
MUSD work with the City of Madera to develop a plan to prevent left turns into Alpha Elementary School
F9
The Transportation Department manual contains duplicate information and needs revision.
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R9
MUSD eliminate duplications in the transportation manual
F10
Several emergency evacuation forms were incomplete because they were not signed by school staff in violation of Education Code §39831.5(a)(4)(b).
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R10
MUSD ensure complete documentation of annual student bus emergency procedures and passenger safety training beginning fall term, 2018. Required Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933, the Grand Jury specifically requests responses as follows: Golden Valley Unified School District Governing Board Golden Valley School District 37479 Avenue 12 Madera, CA 93638 Madera Unified School District Governing Board Madera Unified School District 1902 Howard Road Madera, CA 93637 Superintendent Golden Valley School District 37479 Avenue 12 Madera, CA 93638 Superintendent Madera Unified School District 1902 Howard Road Madera, CA 93637 Invited Responses: California Highway Patrol 3051 Airport Drive Madera, CA 93637 Motor Carrier Division California Highway Patrol 3051 Airport Drive Madera, CA 93637 APPENDIX 1