2/26/08 Routes *Bad Weather*

When I boarded the bus preparing to start my route, Linda announced that we were to stay put, don't pick up any students, or any more if you had already started, and wait for the "go ahead" from them. We had bad storms roll through and there was a large amount of damage strewn through-out the county. We were given the "go ahead" at 7:35am. I had 2 students walk to my house and ask why I wasn't driving and 2 different parents, Rachels and Josies, came to ask me what was going on.
AM
SHES- I took the ride very slow, watching carefully for downed powerlines. The students were on total silence, I needed to hear the radio, they did good. The route was clear overall, just limbs and debris but no large limbs, trees or lines down. I made all my stops, activated at each one. Head count 20. AAS 8:10
BSMS- This route was clear also, just small limbs and debris. I made all my stops and activated at each one but still only had 25 students, it was sooooooo ROOMY!! Meisha was a car rider and Bay Springs turned her away because they had no power, but when we arrived Mr. Tidaback was at the cafeteria doors and the usual lady in the trenchcoat was doing the meet'n'greet for the kiddos. Antarica told me she got arrested yesterday at Kayla's house, she went to "talk" to Kayla and Kayla called 911. Antarica was put in the back of the patrol car and taken home, UGH! Antarica's father is a police officer, she should know better. AAS 9:10.
PM
SHES- Malik was the only student in his seat and he was still hanging out in the aisle, I am going to make him write bus rules. As Shane got off the bus, he informed me that Malik was insulting him. I asked Malik about it and he said Shane hit him. I have NEVER had any problems out of Shane in 2 years NEVER. And Malik is breaking the rules on a DAILY BASIS! Every day that Malik rides the bus, he breaks the rules....this is not a tough call, I believe Shane, but I will write them both up. Head count 33. AAS 3:20pm.
BSMS- Unbearable noise level again today.....Trey, Torre, Martavious, Antarica and Kieola were too loud. Trey was clapping and standing, Marcelles was OOS up and down the aisle 3 times. Thank goodness that the tornadoes kept some students at home!! Head count 43.