Safety Matters!

When riding the school bus, a few rules need to be followed; ten, to be exact. None of them are hard or tricky; in fact, most of them are just common sense! Here at Hoglund Transportation we have a system in place that rotates our ten main school bus rules every week. The rules get posted in the buses, in the office, and online! It's a new school year and we have new designs for our rules but the message each one sends will remain the same.

Here are our top ten rules:
1. Listen to the driver.
2. If it doesn't fit in your backpack, it doesn't belong on the bus.
3. No electronics of any kind can be used while on board.
4. Hands need to be kept to yourself.
5. When waiting for a bus to pick you up, stand back far enough to see the whole bus.
6. There is no pushing or playing while waiting for, or boarding, the bus.
7. Everything that boards the bus stay in the bus when its moving, including limbs and trash.
8. Always remain seated and facing forward, talking only in quiet voices.
9. Students must wait for the "THUMBS UP" sign and return it before crossing the road.
10. When waiting for the bus, make sure you are in a safe place, and easily visible to the driver.

Everything students need to do to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride are follow the rules and listen to anything the school or bus driver requires them to do. Have a great rest of your summer and we look forward to seeing you on September 4th!

Thank You,
Haleigh

1 Killed and 6 Hurt in Bus Accident.

A cement truck was attempting to pass under a low bridge and when it didn't fit the truck lost control and and swerved into on coming traffic. The truck then collided with a school bus and killed the driver. Four student on the bus were injured, ranging in age from six to nine years old, as well as an aid.

The bus was returning from a field trip for mentally underdeveloped students. All injured are stable but the driver of the school bus passed away.  No news on whether or not the truck driver is going to be charged. To all drivers of larger vehicles, be sure you are aware of the height of your vehicle. Watch for warning signs when entering tunnels or going under low bridges or beams.

Thank You,
Haleigh

Sometimes People Amaze Me

It was captured on camera, it showed a situation in which four went against one, and it allowed one woman a chance to make a difference. What I'm talking about is a 10 minute video that can be found on Youtube. The video showcases four male middle school students verbally abusing the 68 year old school bus monitor. 

Karen Klein is shown seated alone on the bus with the boys talking around her. Calling out to her that she is gross and unworthy of anyone's love. They even went so far as to say her son killed himself because he couldn't stand her...her oldest son did commit suicide ten years ago.

After reading about her story online I decided that I needed to see the video personally and see if it was hyped up or not. I wish it had been over done, after only 36 second of it, I could no longer stomach watching it. There was a site made with the idea of raising 5,000 dollars so that Karen would be able to have a nice vacation. I have attached the link here. On this site you can find the video of Karen and the boys and also see the most amazing thing. The amount of money currently collected for her, its up to 680,200 as of the 10th of July.  Congratulations Karen!

The boys are being punished and have been placed in a behavior correction school for the next year and will have to do 50 hrs of community service. Other actions against the boys from the public have included threatening texts, call, and letters. Their parents are cooperating with the police.

Thank You,
Haleigh

Bus Driver Dies after being in a Coma

Pictured above is Juan DelValle

Juan DelValle, 65 years old and a New York school bus driver died on the 6th of this month after being in a coma since the 11th of June as a result of being assaulted while driving his bus. According to reports, DelValle was attempting to maneuver his bus down a narrow lane and accidentally clipped the mirror of a double parked car.

He immediately got out of the bus and went to check the car for damage. At the same time the owner of the car approached DelValle and started to yell at the driver. After  reaching the driver the man, now known as Joey Scott, 28 years old, outright slugged the driver across the face and sent him to the ground. The fall resulted in DelValle's head slamming onto the concrete and him needing emergency medical attention. Scott fled the scene and was later picked up by the police.

At the hospital DelValle went into a coma. After a month, his family made the decision to take him off life support and died. DelValle was set to retire at the end of this year after 10 years of service.

 Scott is being charged with one count of manslaughter and three counts of assault and is being held on a 250,000 bail; his arraignment is set for next month. The whole incident was caught on tape by a street camera.

To his family we at Hoglund Transportation offer our deepest condolences and support.

Thank You,

Haleigh