What would be included in a Head Start transportation manual?
The following is a sample table of contents for a Head Start transportation manual: a. Overview, Intro. b. Hiring guidelines, driver responsibilities and rules of conduct c. Training d. Communication/collaboration with other service areas e .Record keeping and vehicle operations f. Emergency/accident and safety procedures g. Community collaborations h. Driver physical exam requirement i. Information regarding drug testing Also check with other Migrant Head Start programs in your state; they usually are willing to share manuals, forms and other resources. (For national listing of Migrant Head Start programs, see www.mhsqic.org). The Pupil Transportation Safety Institute has published a Head Start Transportation Manual. For information, go to www.ptsi.org for ordering information.
