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Ogdensburg School reports Oct. 23 bus emergency evacuation drill to board
Summary
Ogdensburg School told the Ogdensburg Borough School District board that staff ran a school bus emergency evacuation drill Oct. 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the school's front horseshoe using School Van #1; the report cites NJAC 6A:27-11.2 and lists required documentation to be included in board minutes.
Ogdensburg School reported to the Ogdensburg Borough School District Board of Education that staff conducted a school bus emergency evacuation drill on Oct. 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The report says the drill took place at the front horseshoe of Ogdensburg School and involved School Van #1, with Principal Skye Egan supervising.
The report cites the New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC 6A:27-11.2), which requires school bus emergency evacuation drills at least twice each school year for students who are transported to and from school and at least once for other students. The report notes that school bus drivers and bus aides participated and that the principal or an assigned supervisor oversaw the exercise.
The document restates the state rule that drills must be documented in the local board of education minutes at the first board meeting following completion. Required minute details listed in the report include the date and time of the drill, the school name, the drill location, route number(s) involved and the name of the supervising principal or assigned person.
The report includes additional notes that rules and expectations were explained to students and that students exited the vehicle appropriately. It also records that only one vehicle, School Van #1, was used for this drill.
The report filed with the board records the completion of the Oct. 23 drill; the report indicates the required documentation will be reflected in board meeting records in accordance with state regulations.
