AAA Tidewater Virginia School Safety Patrol Program Supervisor Manual 2014-2015 Welcome to AAA Traffic Safety Program Since 1920, AAA has proudly provided support to Safety Patrol Programs instilling students with a sense of responsibility and leadership as they protect classmates from dangerous mishaps that can occur at or around schools. With inappropriate risk taking citied as a major cause of injuries among teens and young adults, the early training in safe pedestrian habits provided by School Safety Patrols better equips these young adults for the decisions they will face in the years ahead. A PATROL’S JOB A Safety Patrol’s job is to remind students of safety rules learned in the classroom and to guide them in safe crossing and bus passenger procedures. Patrols receive instructions in guidelines and procedures during their training and regular patrol meetings. Patrol members must be at their designated posts every school day according to the duty schedule, arriving early every morning before school and staying at their posts after classes end. Patrol members pledge to faithfully carry out their duties and to demonstrate safety principles. The rest of the student body is instructed regarding the duties of patrol members and cooperation with the patrol through classroom instruction and assemblies. A PATROL’S DUTIES • Encourage students to observe safety rules at all times • Report for duty on time and with proper equipment • Report incidents to the patrol supervisor, administrators and staff members as needed • Assist Adult Crossing Guards at school crossings • Assist Bus Drivers en route to and from school • Help to keep students from entering traffic on sidewalks, walkways and at bus loading areas. • Attend and participate in all patrol meetings and training sessions SAFETY PATROLS DO NOT DIRECT TRAFFIC THE SUPERVISOR The patrol supervisor is responsible for ensuring a properly functioning patrol program. This is achieved by: 1. Selecting the best students for the job. 2. Providing training and support. 3. Motivating patrol members to perform their duties on a daily basis. The patrol supervisor is responsible for enforcing the school’s Safety Patrol policies. It is a challenging position requiring a special dedication to student safety. DECIDING HOW MANY PATROLS ARE NEEDED AT YOUR SCHOOL Before you select your patrols you need to decide how many are needed to cover your school sufficiently. Ask yourself how many posts need to be covered. Take time to walk around the school at peak traffic times and think of where it would be best for a patrol to be positioned. Write down all the locations where traffic guidance would benefit most from. Place your patrols as these posts on a trial basis explaining to them that their post location may change if the need arises. The most common patrols are bus patrols, hallway patrols and crossing patrols. SELECTING PATROLS OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES CHOOSING YOUR PATROL MEMBERS There are many different ways to staff your Safety Patrol. It is important to have specific guidelines which are consistently followed when choosing your patrol members. To obtain candidates for the Safety Patrol, you may either rely on teacher recommendations or ask for student volunteers. When making final selections to the Patrol, keep these characteristics in mind: Leadership Ability Reliability Punctuality Courtesy Respect of Classmates Attitude toward “service to others” Some Schools require a certain grade point average to participate as a patrol, many Safety Patrol supervisors have noted that Safety Patrol service has dramatically improved some student’s behavior and grades. It is strongly advised that consent be granted by a student’s parent/guardian before they are allowed to be on post. AAA provides a parental consent form free-of-charge to participating schools. The form is the same as the Application for Membership. TIP: Choose new patrols in the spring. This allows them time to observe and train with experienced patrols, thus preparing them to assume their posts as soon as school opens in the fall. PARENTAL CONSENT Parental consent and patrol application forms can be obtained from the Patrol Supervisor at AAA Tidewater Virginia. Parental consent forms are current for one year and should be kept on 3 file in the school. Each new patrol must have a form on file before assuming any patrol duties. Returning patrols from the previous year must have an updated form. Under no condition should a patrol serve as a safety patrol or a substitute patrol without the written consent of a parent or guardian. Many schools do not issue badges before the consent form is returned. LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE PATROL PROGRAM Each patrol squad needs officers to serve as assigned leaders. These officers are chosen because of their leadership qualities and their ability to handle responsibilities of the position. Patrol officers should not be too overbearing in their duties. They should gain the respect of all other members and especially their fellow students at the school. It takes respect, cooperation, and patience to be a leader and the patrol member chosen for that duty should exemplify all those characteristics and more. It should be noted that the golden rule plays a big part of leadership in the safety patrol. Officers as well as patrollers should treat others as they would want to be treated. Officers should also be willing to substitute for those who are unable to cover a post for any reason. They should remain flexible. Captains, Lieutenants and Sergeants are the three leadership roles in the Safety Patrol. They each have many duties and need to be ready to cover the duties of another patroller if they are unable to fulfill them. Each patrol should have at least one Captain, one or more lieutenants and a sergeant. The larger the patrol is, the more officers you may need because the group requires more responsibilities. If the Captain is absent the Lieutenants fills in for him/her. It is up to your patrol as how to elect the officers. The supervisor should have the final say. Officers generally serve one semester allowing other patrollers to be used in a leadership position. CAPTAIN The captain is the main coordinator of the Safety Patrol unit. The captain works closely with the supervisor and reports directly to them. The captain maintains the Record Book which records attendance, number of times late and the number of times patrol members fail to wear proper identification equipment. This book is found on the Supply Order Form. The captain also presides over all meetings and prepares the agendas with consent of the supervisor. The captain should be ready to deal with a patrol member who has a tendency to play while on duty, become too inattentive, or who leaves his post. If warnings that they give to the patroller do not work, it should be reported to the supervisor who can suspend the patroller if needed. After multiple occurrences, the supervisor may need to remove the student from the patrol. The patrol’s parent/guardian should always be notified regarding any disciplinary action. Other captain duties may include: • • • • • • Assigning posts. Ensuring patrol members operate away from the curb (except where parked cars interfere) and that they don’t attempt to direct traffic. Giving safety talks to younger classes. Enforcing the rule that patrol members don’t use signs, signals, flags, sticks or whistles in connection with their work, except as authorized by local regulation. Ensuring patrol members wear their belts and equipment while on duty and properly maintain the equipment off duty. Arranging for a substitute patrol when a regular patrol member is absent or personally manning the post in emergencies. LIEUTENANT 4 The lieutenant will be designated captain when the captain is not available, he will preside over those meetings. The lieutenant will also assist the captain in checking the posts of patrollers and buses while maintaining the incident report files, seeing that those reports are written, and ensures proper procedure. SERGEANT The sergeant will be the secretary of the group and will keep minutes of the meetings. They also maintain all the equipment. He will know when its important to order, and throw away old equipment. He should know the proper care of the materials. Some patrols will need additional sergeants to maintain a larger group. INSTALLATION It is vital for students to understand the importance of the Safety Patrol Program. The installation will show the school that these students have been chosen leaders as well as safety advocates who care about the safety of their fellow students. It also helps to impress upon the new safety patrollers the importance of their job. A formal installation service should be performed at the beginning of the year as an assembly for all students to attend. Many times special guests can be asked to participate in the ceremony. An appropriate city official, resource officer, and or an official from the local AAA club can be present for the ceremony. The school Principal or supervisor should formally install the patrollers. The pledge should be presented as well as presentation of the badges to the students. The special installation ceremony not only shows the importance of the job to the students, it also helps to publicize the role of the patrol to students, and parents, as well as motorists. PATROL PLEDGE The application for membership outlines the safety patrol pledge. It has the membership card attached to the bottom which students can remove & carry with them once they have been installed as Safety Patrol members. They take pride in carrying this card and it also reminds them of the pledge they took. Their parent or guardian must sign the card granting the student the permission to participate. They are a free item and can be ordered on your safety patrol supply order form. The card is titled Parent Permission Card w/ Identification Card. The pledge is as follows: If accepted I will obey the pledge below and other rules and regulations of the Patrol. I promise to do my best to. . . • Report for duty on time. • Perform my duties faithfully. • Strive to prevent traffic crashes, always setting a good example myself. • Obey my teachers and officers of the patrol. • Report dangerous student practices. • Strive to earn the respect of fellow students. RULES OF OPERATION While patrol officers carry a large responsibility, the backbone of the patrol force is the individual safety patrol member performing the everyday duties of protecting and instructing classmates. To be a successful and cohesive unit, each patrol must follow a given set of rules. Patrol members should perform their duties cheerfully and with concern for the safety of their fellow students. With the proper attitude and behavior, students can earn the respect of the 5 majority of the student body. This respect will allow them to do their jobs more efficiently and without dispute. • Patrol members may not strike or touch another student unless they are performing a lifesaving act. Student patrols may not discipline another student. They may correct a student verbally, but only politely. If dangerous conduct is repeated, the patrol should report the offense to the patrol captain and supervisor. The school will take appropriate action. • Patrols must wear their belts and badges while on duty. They must also be worn for all School Safety Patrol functions. The belts and badges identify the patrol members to students and motorists, reminding motorists to drive carefully. The only exception to this rule is if the patrol member is wearing the official School Safety Patrol poncho. • At no time should a patrol member leave the post to break up a fight. The patroller is assigned to the post to protect students from motorists in hazardous traffic areas. That means this area should never be left unattended, leaving students to cross themselves. Patrol members are not law enforcement officers or referees. They may ask another student to retrieve a teacher but should remain at the post. Patrol members should become familiar with the children who frequently cross at their post. They should always be aware of attempts by strangers to approach students. If an incident occurs, patrol members should ask if the student knows the person, and if not, advise the student to stay away from the stranger. If students elect to go with the stranger anyway, the patrol member should write down as much information as possible about the person, vehicle and incident, then report it to the patrol supervisor as soon as possible. Patrol duty times will be determined based on the needs of the school. Patrol members should be informed of their duty hours when they are assigned to a post. Once assigned, patrol members should always be on time and never leave early. If a member is going to be absent, he/she should inform the captain in time for an alternate to be assigned. The post should never be left unattended. A patrol member should never attempt to stop cars. Patrol members direct children, not traffic. Only adults in an official capacity such as police officers and adult crossing guards are allowed to direct traffic. In most states, the law does not allow patrol members to stop or direct traffic under any circumstances. The Member’s Handbook covers many rules of the Safety Patrol HOW DO I KNOW IF A CHILD IS INTERESTED IN THE SAFETY PATROL PROGRAM? In lieu of sending home an identification card and handbook to every student eligible for the program, we suggest sending home the Patrol Interest Flyer*. This is a flyer about the Safety Patrol that should be sent home with the student’s weekly folder. Usually the parents will know; if they have the time for their child to be a safety patrol, whether the child is responsible enough for this type of program and if the child is serious about it. At this age level the children can usually pick and choose what is interesting to them and in turn the school gets a child that is more committed to the responsibilities of being a Safety Patrol. PATROL KICK-OFF MEETING After the Interest Flyer* has been sent home have a kick-off meeting. At the meeting explain the program and what is expected of them as Safety Patrols. Once this is done, the identification cards should go home for parents to complete along with any information they need to know 6 which is specific to your school’s Safety Patrol Program. Once the identification cards have been returned the Member’s Handbooks should be given to the Patroller’s at the first members meeting. *Sample of Informational flyer in Forms sections TYPES OF PATROLS The patrol’s job is to remind students of safety rules learned in the classroom and to guide them in safe crossing and bus passenger procedures. Patrols receive instructions in guidelines and procedures during their training and regular patrol meetings. The types and duties of patrols are listed below. HALLWAY PATROLS • • • • Encourage students to observe all inside safety rules while traveling to and from classrooms in the morning and during afternoon dismissal. Provide assistance to all students as needed, paying particular attention to younger students. Remind students politely to observe the rules within the school when they are not being observed. Report any incidents of misbehavior or accidents to school staff as needed. WALKER PATROLS • • • • • • • • Walker patrols are assigned to posts near their homes. Safety patrols assigned to walking posts encourage good safety habits in students walking to and from school. WALKER PATROLS DO NOT DIRECT TRAFFIC. Stand one step back from curb, facing the street. Give the arms stretched signal for schoolmates to wait in back of you on the sidewalk. Watch for a safe gap in traffic. Step aside, watch for turning vehicles, motions schoolmates to cross the street. Return to arms stretched position facing the street. BUS STOP PATROLS • • • • There are usually three bus patrols per bus. The front patrols helps children get on and off safely. This patrol is usually positioned to the side of the door. The middle patrols helps students depart from bus in an orderly fashion. The rear patrol is posted at the emergency door and checks the bus for any remaining items left on the bus by students and also helps students exiting at the rear of the bus. OTHER PATROL FUNCTIONS In their role of encouraging students to observe safety rules, patrols can have a significant, positive influence on their schoolmates. Patrols influence other students both formally and informally as part of their regular duties, as well as informally because they serve as student role models of appropriate and safe behavior. In addition, patrols can bring valuable safety information to schoolmates in classrooms. 7 PATROL SUPERVISOR The patrol supervisor plays the most vital role of the safety patrol program, choosing the best students for the job of safety patrol. The supervisor sets the tone and models expected behavior. The responsibilities include some of the items listed below [and more if needed at your school]. • • • • • • • • • Select and train patrols and assign duties accordingly. Schedule meeting of patrols at the beginning of each school year. Maintain a current list of patrols and posts assigned to them. Establish and implement substitute patrol procedures. Establish the routine for patrol reporting student behaviors. Develop and implement a program of student recognition and awards. Meet with patrols at least once a month throughout the school year. Guide the patrols in their duties and planning efforts as needed. Help patrols educate the student body concerning safety. PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION – PTA The school PTA/PTO frequently offers excellent support to school patrol operations. Many PTA’s/PTO’S provide funding for raincoats, hats, or capes for patrols, as well as funding for special events the patrols may have. The PTA/PTO safety chairman acts as a liaison between the school, the PTA and outside organizations. The National Congress of Parents and Teachers is a staunch supporter of the school safety patrol program. TRAINING Patrol Members should be thoroughly trained before being assigned to their posts. It is recommended that prospective School Safety Patrol members for the coming year be chosen before school closes for summer vacation so they may have the opportunity to practice on-thejob training. The newly trained patrol members should then be contacted two weeks prior to the beginning of school to refresh their training and receive opening day patrol posts. Instruction should include an overview of the fundamentals of traffic safety and the basics of patrol operation (e.g., where and how to stand when on duty and what constitutes a sufficient gap in traffic to permit safe crossing by students). Special hazards and the constant need to be alert should be emphasized. Please check the Member’s Handbook located in the last part of this section for pictures that show correct procedures to use while on duty. Types of In-School Training: • Personal instruction in their duties by the patrol supervisor, law enforcement officer, or AAA representative. • Training on-the-job for a short period (at least one week) under the direction of an experienced patrol member. • Attending a special training clinic composed of new and experienced patrol members. This could be held for one or several schools in which common problems are discussed. • Viewing of training films and videotapes available from the AAA Traffic Safety Office, followed by a general discussion of the methods illustrated and the improvement of patrol operations. Videos can be rented out on a 2-week basis. • Taking and passing an oral or written exam given by the patrol supervisor to show proper knowledge of patrol member duties. Please feel free to make additional copies. While basic instruction should be the foundation of any patrol training program, many schools find it advantageous to offer special instruction regarding other phases of patrol operation. This is especially true for officers whose duties are more complex than the average patrol member’s. 8 Some subjects that might by covered for both patrol members and officers include: • Explaining the pedestrian problem and the role of the School Safety Patrol. • Instructing patrols to handle particular traffic problems at an assigned post. • Conducting a simple school crossing traffic survey. • Maintaining patrol records. • Eliminating corner hazards. • Gaining the cooperation of fellow students and motorists. TRAINING AGENDA Before Safety Patrol members are allowed to assume their posts, they should attend a training session held by their supervisor. When possible, choose patrol members for the coming year in the spring. This allows for on the job training with experienced patrols. AAA is also available to assist in Safety Patrol Training. Following is a suggested training agenda: 1. Overview of Your School’s Patrol What each member’s duties will be What is expected of Patrol members What are the consequences of not meeting Safety Patrol expectations. 2. Show the video “At Your Post” (can be checked out from AAA Corporate Center) 3. Discuss job skills: Be A Good Leader You have been chosen by your teachers for your leadership abilities Always set a good example – know & practice safety rules Report for duty on time – let someone know if you will not be at school Be courteous and polite at all times – treat others as you would want to be treated Always wear your uniform neatly Remember, safety begins with you! Others will follow your example! Act, Look & Be Alert As a safety patrol you are always on the job You must be alert to spot potentially dangerous situations What if a student is breaking safety rules? You should ask them politely to stop the unsafe behavior – use the word “please” If the problem persists, do not confront them, alert your Patrol Supervisor or nearest adult What if a student is injured? Remain Calm Stay with student Send for an adult to help 4. Show Video – The Safest Way Out (Student Version) 5. Bus Patrols Discuss specific Bus Safety rules Discuss the School Bus Danger Zone Practice Evacuation 9 DISCIPLINE Patrol Supervisors are often faced with similar problems in the management of their patrols. These problems generally stem from weaknesses in discipline, cooperation or morale. In some rare cases, patrol members resist correction and may have to be suspended or dismissed from the patrol. Disciplinary weaknesses often result in members playing while on duty, being late for duty, or leaving their posts early and unthinking destruction of equipment. Children need to play, but not while on duty. Any lack of seriousness of purpose is quickly noticed by students and the public. Specific training is essential regarding purposes, duties, and attitudes for all patrols. LOSS OF INTEREST The occasional loss of interest of an individual member of the patrol may be expected. However, if there is evidence of a general lack of interest, then something may be wrong. Prompt action is required to determine the causes. Often, lack of interest can be traced to ineffective selection or instruction of patrol officers, insufficient status-producing activities and recognition or insufficient relief and rotation of duties. When loss of interest is an individual matter, the patrol should be studied to determine the reason behind the behavior. Unwillingness to assume responsibility for a mature job, inability to see the job through to completion, loss of play opportunities, and many other factors may be the cause. In such instances, an adjustment needs to be made that best suits the development of the individual and the patrol as a whole. Removal of the patrol may be necessary. Merit/Demerit System Employing a merit/demerit system may be an appropriate way to monitor patrol performance for special recognition and discipline. Merit points are awarded for work in addition to regular duty, conducting safety talks to classes, developing constructive suggestions for improving patrol operations or any other safety work of recognized value. The Patrol Spotlight Form may be filled out for these students also. This form allows you to tell AAA why this student should be in the spotlight and it will be featured in The Lookout that is sent out 4 times a year. (You may only fill out 4 forms throughout the year). Demerit points are given for attempting to direct vehicular traffic, leaving the sidewalk to escort children across the street, allowing children to cross without making sure the way is clear, leaving the post without permission or finding a replacement, being discourteous, being tardy, or absent without an acceptable excuse, being on duty without belt or badge, playing while on duty, being disobedient, or breaking safety rules. Under the merit system patrol crossing posts can be awarded based on their relative position of importance and the perceived capabilities of individual patrol members. An accumulation of demerit points could result in being demoted, transferred to a less desirable corner, suspended from the patrol, or dismissed from the patrol. Parents should be advised regarding any disciplinary action. PATROL MEETINGS Patrol meetings should be held regularly. Decide what works best for you. Some patrols have meetings every week and others have one once a month. Officers should meet prior to the meeting to plan the agenda and different programs that will be offered to the patrollers. The patrol supervisor should approve the meeting agenda. The meetings should stick to Safety Patrol business. All patrollers should wear their belt and badge. All meetings should be 10 conducted in Parliamentary Procedure, an orderly procedure for conducting meetings. The captain presides over the meeting and if he is unable, the lieutenant can step in for him. Here is a sample agenda: • Call to order (captain) • Pledge of Allegiance (can be lead by one of the patrol members) • Safety Patrol pledge • Roll call (from Captain’s Record Book) • Minutes of previous meeting (sergeant) • Captain’s report (overall patrol fitness and other comments) • Lieutenant’s reports (comments regarding reports, posts) • Equipment reports (sergeant) • Old business (comments regarding previous meetings or new correspondence) • New business (topics of interest to patrol members and their duties) • Police Safety Officer, principal or sponsor reports • Adult crossing guard, bus drivers or guests • Training segments (slides, videos, or tests) • “Patrol of the Month” award • Induction of new members (when appropriate) • Adjournment (motion and second) AAA AAA of Tidewater will provide support and training to area schools operating a AAA Safety Patrol program consistent with the guidelines stated above. AAA Tidewater offers the Awards recognition program that includes AAA Safety Patrol Hall of Fame, Patroller of the Year and Outstanding Patroller free of charge to participating schools. AAA Tidewater publishes The Patroller’s Post, a Safety Patrol Newsletter providing tips for Safety Patrol Supervisors and activities for students that reinforce safety concepts. Reminders for Good Patrol Operation Look, act and be alert. Report for duty on time. Always set a good example for others. Know and practice safe walking rules. Never stop cars. Perform your patrol duties faithfully. Be neat and clean while on duty. Be dependable and trustworthy. 11 Be courteous and polite at all times. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Wear your belt and badge proudly. Remind students of safe walking rules without being bossy. Give the correct signals to students. Obey the Patrol and school rules while on duty. SAFETY PATROLS NEVER DIRECT TRAFFIC OR BREAK-UP FIGHTS. IMPORTANT SAFETY CONCEPTS FOR EVERYONE Discuss these concepts with your patrol during training and reinforce during meetings. SAFE GAP A safe distance between cars in traffic for you to walk safely across the street BIKE HELMETS Bike helmets protect the head from serious injury in the event of a crash. Many localities now have an ordinance mandating helmet use for bike riders below a certain age. “Use Your Head, Wear a Helmet!” SAFETY BELTS Properly wearing your safety belt is the best defense you have in the event of an automobile crash. Do not put the shoulder portion behind your back! The safest place for kids under twelve is the back seat. “The Back Is Where Its At!” In Virginia all passengers under 16 must be properly restrained using a safety belt – IT’S THE LAW! CROSSING THE STREET Always walk when crossing the street. Do not run or ride a bike. BE SAFE, BE SEEN When playing or riding a bike at dusk, be sure to wear bright colors and have reflective material on your bike and clothes. Avoid riding your bike and crossing streets at night. Remember, although you can see approaching cars, their drivers may not see you. BUS SAFETY Sit quietly on the bus. Standing and yelling will distract the bus driver. This is especially true when riding in a car with your parents. SCHOOL BUS DANGER ZONE A ten foot zone around the bus is called the School Bus Danger Zone. The areas around the rear and front of the bus are the most dangerous. These are considered 12 dangerous because they are outside of the bus driver’s normal field of vision. To be seen by the driver, take ten giant steps away from the bus and wait for the drivers signal to cross the road. ONLY CROSS IN FRONT OF THE BUS! Many injuries occur from students being caught on the door hardware either from loose clothing or book bag straps. Bus patrols can be used to get off at each stop and ensure that all students are out of the danger zone. When walking - face traffic / When riding a bike – ride with the flow of traffic ADDITIONAL FORMS AVAILABLE FOR THE AAA SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL PROGRAM Please make copies of the enclosed forms your convenience The following forms are included: Patrol Informational Flyer Uniform & Equipment Certification Form Order Form Video Checkout Request Form Patrol Meeting Worksheet Patrol of the Month Certificate Spot Light Award 13 ARE YOU…….? DO YOU…….? Dependable Respectful A Good Leader Trustworthy Maintain good grades Practice safety daily Set Good Examples Do you think you would like to be a Safety Patrol? If any of the above qualities sound like you, then you could be a Safety Patrol at our school this year! Come find out more about being a Safety Patrol! We will have a meeting about the Safety Patrol Program When: _____________________ Where: _____________________ Time: _____________________ Uniform & Equipment Other Information: ______________________ ________________________________________ 14 One of the responsibilities of patrol members is the proper care of equipment. The importance of taking good care of equipment along with dressing neatly should be stressed during training and at patrol meetings. Pride in appearance will help secure respect from fellow students and the general public. Belts and badges are purchased through the AAA Tidewater Traffic Safety Office. They are offered at a low cost and some training materials are free. The new color of safety is ‘lectric lime. It is a bright, noticeable yellow-lime color. All belts, hats, and ponchos should be in this new updated color as of Fall 2003. A photo follows this section showing the correct wear of the uniform. Belts and Badges Official belts should be cared for by rolling it up at the end of duty. They should be cleaned regularly with a damp cloth. The badge should be pinned on the belt at all times, and not removed (it weakens the pin). It should be worn on the shoulder strap of the belt at chest level. Badges should only be removed when the belt is being washed. Badges may be cleaned by washing with a mild soap and water. It is important to immediately dry the badge. Ponchos It is important to get the maximum years of wear, to do so, hang the poncho on a wooden hanger with shoulders centered on the hanger arms. Hang it away from sunlight but a place where it can dry. Make certain that it is hanging flat to deter any mildew from forming. If it gets dirty, wipe clean with a damp cloth only. To store ponchos over the summer, obtain garment bags or covers from a dry cleaner and put one over each poncho. This keeps the material of the coats from sticking to each other and protects the coats from accumulating dust. If paper garment bags are not available, they can be made from brown paper. 15 School Safety Patrol Certification Form School Year 2014-2015 Completion of this form certifies that the school listed below has been authorized by its Principal to participate in the AAA School Safety Patrol Program. AAA of Tidewater provides training programs, recognition programs, and some safety patrol materials at no charge. Materials that must be purchased such as badges, belts, hats, and ponchos are offered at a low cost. The school oversees the daily operation of the safety patrol including selection and posting of patrollers. The school assigns a School Safety Patrol Supervisor to coordinate the formation, training and daily operations of the Safety Patrol. Please complete the following information and return this form to the address below. NOTE: This form must be returned before AAA can ship materials or provide training to your School Safety Patrol. This form certifies your school to have an active patrol for the 2010-2010 school year. **PRINT** information & fill in **COMPLETELY**: School Name: _________________________________ Number of Patrollers: ______ Principal’s Name: ________________________________________________________ Patrol Supervisor: _________________________________________________________ Other helpers with the Patrol: _______________________________________________________________ Telephone: (____) ______________ Extension: ______ Fax: (____) _______________ Address: _________________________________________________________________ **(Include: Street Name/Number, City, State, Zip)** Supervisor’s Email: _________________________________________________ Very important to include as email is how 90% of our communication is handled during the year. I certify that our School Safety Patrols: Assist crossing guards at crosswalks Patrol the hallways and entrances to the school Check all that apply. Assist bus drivers en route to and/or from school Remember students Assist students while loading and unloading buses/cars DO NOT direct traffic! Patrol sidewalks/walkways to keep students out of traffic ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Principal’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________ Return signed form by September 30, 2015 to: AAA Tidewater Virginia School Safety Patrol 5366 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 Fax: (757) 233-3898 Phone: (757) 233-3889 Email: [email protected] “Tomorrow’s Leaders Today” 16 “Tomorrow’s Leaders Today” Stock # Item Unit of issue 3023 3092 3090 3091 3093 7677 7678 7679 3135 3237 3374 3221 3094 Lectric Lime Ball Cap Patrol Badge Captain Badge Lieutenant Badge Sergeant Badge Regular Belt, 36” waist, 38” shoulder Large Belt, 42” waist, 46” shoulder X-Large Belt, 45” waist, 49” shoulder Lectric Lime Poncho Members Handbook Members Application and ID Card Captain’s Record Book Gold Recognition Badge Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each 3140 T600 Patrol Lapel Pin (Black & Silver) Each Each Lectric Lime Safety Patrol T-Shirts Quantity Unit Price Total Price $4.50 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $2.25 $5.25 $5.50 $6.00 $10.00 FREE FREE $2.00 $2.25 2 FREE/year $0.45 $6.50 Youth: M, L Adult: S, L, XL ORDERS CAN BE PICKED UP AT OUR OFFICE SCHOOL NAME: ___________________________________________ Subtotal Shipping $ $ 8.00 per order TOTAL $ Date: _________________ SUPERVISOR’S NAME: __________________________________________________________________ (Please fill in one of the following to ensure your order will be processed): Payment in full included: $____________ (OR) ORDERING BY CREDIT CARD Name on Card ___________________________ Card Number ____________________________ Exp Date __________ Check Type VI ____ MC____ DC____ AMEX___ Copy of purchase order included: #_____________ Please return to: AAA School Safety Patrol Program 5366 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Attn: Public Affairs Or fax to: 757-233-3898 Supervisors ordering checklist: __ Copy of the purchase order or payment is included (Order will not be prepared with out one or the other) __ Certification form already turned in this year __ Total $$ amount is correct for cutting the check Video Checkout Form Public Affairs Department Date: _______________________________ School/Organization: __________________________________________ Contact Name: ______________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Fax: __________________ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Name of Video[s] checked out LIMIT OF 5 PER CHECKOUT 1. _____________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________ 5. _____________________________________________________ I UNDERSTAND THAT A FEE OF $1.00 A DAY WILL BE IMPOSED FOR EACH VIDEO NOT RETURNED TO AAA TIDEWATER’S OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS BY THE DUE DATE. IF THE VIDEO TAPE[S] IS/ARE LOST OR STOLEN OR DAMAGED WHILE IN MY CARE, I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT COST OF $50.00 PER VIDEO TO AAA TIDEWATER VIRGINIA. SIGNATURE OF BORROWER _______________________________________________ DATE: ________________ SIGNATURE OF AAA EMPLOYEE:_____________________________________________ VIDEO[S] RETURNED:__________ Safety PatrolDATE Meeting DATE VIDEO[S] LOANED: ___________ SAMPLE PATROL MEETING AGENDA Begin with the Pledge of Allegiance Safety Patrol Pledge This meeting will now come to order Date of Meeting: _______________________ Time: ________________ Number of Patrols in Attendance: _________ Circulate blank sign in sheet for everyone to sign. Type of Meeting: General _____ Topic_____ Guest Speaker_____ Other_____ Opening Statement: Issues 1. _____________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________ 5. _____________________________________________________ Notes 1. __________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________ Special Announcements: ______________________________________ Other : _____________________________________________________ Who will take minutes at the next meeting? _________________________ Meeting Adjourned Patrols. We are tomorrow’s leaders today.” Always keeping safety in mind.” 19 Patrol of the Month Way To Go ________________ You were selected as the Safety Patrol of the Month. Kudos to you! Signed by ________________________ You get to wear the coveted Gold Badge! Spotlight Award Hey! You were caught going above and beyond your duties as a patrol and we want to thank you for a job well done. Was placed in the spotlight because… __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ____________________________ GREAT JOB!! Signed ________________________________________ 21 Do you need help? Feeling like you have been thrown to the wolves? Can’t seem to get it together? For more information please contact the AAA Traffic Safety Coordinator Phone: 757-233-3889 Fax: 757-233-3898 Email: [email protected] We are happy to assist you in any way possible to make your program a success! 22
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