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Twiggs County Public Schools COVID19 Transportation Protocol
The transportation department is often the first and last point of contact for most students each day and, therefore, will be the most critical link in the chain in implementing an effective COVID-19 strategy. Our protocols aim to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and protect both students and staff.
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As Twiggs County Public Schools reopen for the 2021-2022 school year, the transportation department will play a vital role in protecting students as they travel to school. Enhanced safety and sanitation measures are in place to mitigate the spread of the virus. In addition, students using school bus transportation are required to wear face coverings at all times.
The Twiggs County School District has made significant investments in the Transportation Department to ensure our student’s safety and well-being as they travel to and from school.
● Each bus is equipped with an air purification system that kills all COVID-19 airborne particles.
● The buses in the fleet have undergone extensive maintenance on their air-conditioning and ventilation systems.
● The Bus Shop has been equipped with a fogging sanitation system used daily to disinfect the fleet.
● Bus drivers are equipped with personal protection equipment.
● It is required that Bus Drivers wipe down all high-touch surfaces.
The following guidance applies to any Twiggs County student riding a bus. These protocols will be followed when students arrive at their designated bus stop until they exit the school bus.
● Students will wear face coverings at the bus stop, when boarding the bus, and for the duration of the bus ride.
● Each bus will have a limited number of face masks for students that don't have one.
● Students will practice social distance whenever possible (if there is adequate space, and it is safe to do so) while waiting for, approaching, and boarding the school bus.
● Students will not share food, drinks, personal devices, or personal property.
● Bus drivers and monitors will wear face coverings during the loading/unloading of the bus and when interacting with students.
● Students will use hand sanitizer provided near the bus stairwell.
● Students will be seated from the back seats, then toward the front when possible, with household seating prioritized.
● Exceptions may be made for student management reasons, such as keeping younger elementary students near the bus closer to the driver.
