School buses operated by Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium are equipped with interior audio and video camera systems. Personal information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and secure school bus environment for students and staff, and providing evidence in any […]
Category: Safety
Emergency First Aid & EPI- Pen Administration
All school bus drivers are required to be certified and current in Emergency First Aid and Epi-Pen administration. […]
Criminal Background Checks and Vulnerable Sector Screening
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Route Audits
The Consortium routinely audits school bus routes. While operational items are reviewed, it is also an opportunity to review stops, route design, driver load control or anything which impacts safety on the bus. Staff physically ride the buses. […]
Driver Abstract Checks
Drivers abstracts are checked prior to starting driving, and annually to ensure valid licensing and track relevant infractions. […]
Empty/Checked Program
After the last drop off, the driver must pull over to a safe location and check the seats for students. The driver then hangs a sign in the back window indicating that the empty bus has been “Checked”. When the bus is parked, the driver checks the bus again and turns the sign to read […]
Service Alerts for Cancellations and Delays
Sign up for email alerts to receive messages and information about school bus service, plus occasional informational emails regarding our programs and events. To receive notifications and alerts about your bus, including individual route cancellations or delays, please use the Parent Portal app. This website also displays all current bus delays or cancellations on the […]
Enroute Emergency Evacuation Program
This program provides an opportunity for students and bus drivers to practice or discuss a school bus evacuation on their designated bus, involving students from multiple schools who wouldn’t otherwise have an opportunity to practice together. […]
Individual Transportation Plans
Individual transportation plans are developed to support students with special needs. Plans are developed with parent/guardians and school staff, and are provided to bus drivers. […]
Life Threatening Condition Program
This voluntary program allows parents to register their children who have life threatening medical conditions such as allergies or diabetes and provide a safe plan to the Consortium and bus drivers. […]
Be Seen, Be Safe Program
The Be Seen, Be Safe program provides bus students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 with a flashing amber light/reflector to be placed on their backpack to enhance visibility for our students travelling to and from their bus stop. […]
Visible Parent/Guardian Program
In the interest of safety, we have a Visible Parent/Guardian Program for Kindergarten bus students, as well as some students with special needs. Kindergarten students riding the school bus are to be accompanied by an adult or a student 11 years of age or in grade 6 or older to their stop in the morning […]
Regional Safety Day
The Consortium organizes a Regional Safety Day each year for school bus operators and divers including presentations and workshops on relevant safety-related topics such as first aid, mental health, and communication. […]
First Rider Program
The First Rider Program is geared primarily for parents and children new to school bus transportation. We strongly encourage all children entering the school system for the first time in the fall to attend. Visit our First Rider Program page for more information. » […]
