ADE Memos Received 6-2-97  School Funds/Types of Funds State Equalization and Trust Fund Aid  Special Education Programs Due Process Hearings  Student Transportation . Arkansas DIRECTOR'S COMMUNICATION ..
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' 2 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Forward Copies To: Superintendents, Co-Op Directors Other: County School Supervisors NO: FIN-97-111 Page 1 of2 Date: May 29, 1997 Type of Memo: Regulatory Response Required By: None There are attachments to this memo. Assistant Director, Finance & Administration: Dr. Bobbie Davis Subject: School Funds/I'ypes of Funds Index Code: DIB State Equaliz.ation and Trust Fund Aid Regulatory Authority: Ark. Code Ann. 6-05-304 through 6-05-306 (Repl. 1993, as amended by 1995 Ark. Acts 1172) and Ark. Code Ann. 6-20-Subchapter 3 (As enacted by 1995 Ark. Acts 917 and 1194) Contact Person: Vivian Roberts Phone No: 682-4258 Attached is the final State Aid printout for 1996-97. This printout reflects funding for all categories shown. Since the December printout was mailed, several districts submitted corrections in data that affect their aid in selected categories and in some cases, affect the aid of other districts. In addition, changes in ADM have been required as a result of attendance audits conducted by the department. Please note the following changes due to these corrections: Educational Excellence Trust Funds
The percentage of funds made available to school districts for Educational Excellence Trust Funds is increased from 9.693% in December to 9.696% in May. This is necessary to stay within the total state allotment of $119,145,693. There should be no adverse effect on salary requirements to any district due to this change. Debt Service SUJ)l)lemental Payment: The funding factor is auced from $12.89 in December to $12.88 in May. This is necessary to stay within the total state allotment of $20 million. Director's Communication No. FIN-97-111 May 29, 1997 Page 2 of2 Growth Facilitjes Fundini: The Growth Facilities Funding Rate.is reduced from $599.67 in December to $570.64 in May. The State Average ADM Growth is increased from 1.2'7% in December to 1.36% in May. This adjustment is necessary to stay within the total state allotment of $5 million. This change is a direct result of an attendance audit that affected the Growth Facilities Funding calculation. Please remember that districts were paid 90% of the Growth Facilities Funding in December and the remaining 10% will be paid in June. Although districts will not receive the amount projected in December most districts should receive some additional funds. If these changes have resulted in an overpayment, those districts will be contacted individually. Additional Base Fundin~: Slight changes in Additional Base Funding have occurred due to differences in rounding when calculating each district's Weighted Average Millage Rate. Please review the attached printout and call 682-4258 should you have questions. 11 I'. ,. ,Jl-.1i, (. - 1997 . OrFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Forward Copies To: Superintendents, Co-op Directors Secondary Principals Middle/Jr. High Principals Elementary Principals Other: LEA Supervisors, *Early Childhood Coordinators *Other Interested Parties NO: FIN-97-112 Page: 1 of 1 Date: May 29, 1997 Type of Memo: Informational Response Required By: Optional There are attachments to this memo. Assistant Director, Finance & Administration: Dr. Bobbie Davis Subject: Special Education Programs Index Code: IHBA Due Process Hearings Regulatory Authority: Arkansas Code Annotated (A.C.A.) Sec. 6-41-216, as mended by Arkansas Act 369 of 1997 and Arkansas Act 1182 of 1997 Contact Person: Marcia Harding Margie Wood Phone No: 682-4222 Attached to this memo are copies of Arkansas Acts 369 and 1182 of 1997, which amended Arkansas Code Annotated Section 6-41-216, Tests and evaluations--Change of child's status--Hearings. Arkansas Act 369 of 1997 was signed into law by the Governor on March 6, 1997. This Act authorizes subpoena power for hearing officers in hearings conducted pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Arkansas Act 1182, signed into law on April 8, 1997, further amends A.C.A. Sec. 6-41-216 to clarify the time limit for appeal of hearing officers' decisions in hearings conducted pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These changes go into effect on August 1, 1997
and apply to due process hearing requests filed on or after that date. *Will be mailed by Special Education. ... Stricken la~ would be deleted from present law. Underlined lan.,auage would be added to prrseot law. - 1 State of Ark.ansas 2 3 81st General Assembly Regular Session, 1997 A Bill ACT 1182 ct 1997 SENA1E BII..l.. ~ 3 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ,- -  I 18 By: Sena10r Mahony For An Act To Be Entitled "AN ACT TD AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED 6-41-216 TD CLARIFY TEE TIME LIMIT FOR APPEAL OF HE.A.RING OFFICERS' DECISIONS IN HEARINGS CONDUCTED PURSUANT TD TEE FEDER.AL INDIVIDUALS wlTE DISABILITIES ACT
AND FDR OTHER PURl'DSES. II Subtitle (""' 19 "TD AMEND A.C.A.  6-41-216 TO CLARIFY TEE TIME LIMIT FOR APPEAL OF HE.ARING OFFICERS' DECISIONS PURSUANT TO TEE FEDER..\!.. INDIVIDUALS wlTE DISAEIL:TI.ES ACT." \  20 21 22 3E IT ENACF..D BY TE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE S"IATE OF ARKANSAS: ,- .:..:> 24 SECTION l. Arkansas Code Annotated 6-41-216(e) is a::iendec to reac as 25: :foll=s: -::::---26 II ( e) Anv ~artv aggrieved bv the findin2s and dec
sion =ade bv the I - {/'5-:- hearing office has the right to bring a civil action in either federal
> ~ district court or a state court of c=Petent iurisdiction pursuant to the _::-29- Individuals vith Disabilities Education Act. Ar.y aggrieved party shall have -:: ~ 0.. ., 33 - _ _-.34 .-: -- 35 .. 36 thirty (30) days after the hearing officer's decision to file an appeal ~-'' SECTION 2. All p~cvisions of this act of a general and pe=iane~t nature are amenciatory to the Arkansas Code of 1987 A=otated and the Arkansas Code Revision Co=ission shall incorporate the same in the Code . 0306971 :2.53.jjd465 ' } 1 "'~ ' ~ C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 JO ll 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ?_~., 24 .:::- 25
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-   36 SB SECTION 3. If any provision of this act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held :iDvalid, such invalidity shall not affect - other provisions or applications of the act vhich can be given effect vithout the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable. SECTION 4. All lavs =d parts of lavs in conflict vith this act are hereby repealed. r:, ,..:-:.-.i i : 1997 SPEC/A!... ::DIJC.A.TION 2 0306971253.jjd465 i \ ) - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 --18 .. _.: .: .. ~-.>" 19 20 21 21 Stricken lan.,auage would be de.letcrl from present law. Undulined lan.,au.age would be &dded to present law. State of Arkansas 81st ~neral Assembly Regular Session, 1997 A Bill ACT 369 01 1997 i_- SENA TE Bil.J.., 2,_ ~ By: Scna10r Mahony . For An Act To Be Entitled "AN ACT TO AMEND ARK.'iliSAS CODE ANNOTATED  6-41-216 TO AUTEORIZE SUBPOENA POWER FOR HE.ARING OFFICERS IN HEARINGS CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO TRE FEDERAL INDIVIDUALS w"ITII DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT
AND FOR OTE:R ?lJRl>OSES." Subtitle "TO AUTEORIZE SUBPOENA POWER FDR HE.ARING OFFICERS IN HEARINGS CONDUCrLD PURSUANT TD THE FEDERAL INDIVIDUALS mnr DISA.BILITIES EDUCATION ACT." BE IT ENACTED BY 'IRE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION l. Arkansas Code Jumorared  6-41-216 is =ended ro read as follc,-c.
s: "6-41-216. Tesrs and evaluarions - Cb=ge of child's srarus - Hea=:::.ngs .  (a) All decis::!.ons_ perra::!.ning ro change in rhe educar:ional srarus of a child shall foll=due proces~ procedures esrabl:ished by rhe Srare Boa=ci of Educa.::ion. (b) Due pro~ess shall :!.Delude: ( 1) Providing for prior norificar.ion ro pare::i_rs of resr.ing and provision of special educarion services
(2) The =ighr ro requesr educario=l evalu.arion =d special educarion services
and (3) The r:ighr ro hearing =d appeal of educarional decisions. (c)(l) The Srare Board of Educarion shall prescribe =ules and regula.:ions gove=~g hearings and appeals. (2) Hearings shall be conducred by i::ic:iv:iduals hereinafrer 0123971555.ijd157 SB 2 (3)(A) The board shall establish standards and qualifications fo~ 3 individuals to serve as hearing officers. 4 5 an employee of the local school district involved in a particular heari::lg may 6 serve as a hearing officer. 7 (C) Professional service contracts v.i.th individu...ls made 8 for the purpose of compensating the:n for services rendered in co=ecticn vith 9 hearings shall not constitute employment. 10 (d) An individual serving as a qualified hearing officer at an assigned 11 hearing shall be :i=u.~e fro.n civil s~it brought by either party for the 12 consequences of actions required of a hearing officer. 13 14 (e)(l) An individual servin as a qualified hearing officer under this section shall have the PO-Jer to
ssue subpoenas and to bring before h,~ as a 15 vitness any uerson in this state. (2) The hearing officer shall issue a subuoena uuon the reouest of anv uartv to a uending uroceed
ng. 16 17 18 (3) The =it shall be directed to the sheriff of the countv -.:here - :. .. 19 the -.:itness resides or may be found. 20 (4) The =
t mav reouire the vitness to bring vith him an. book, 21 =iting, or other thing under his control ~hich he is bo=d bv lav to ?reduce 22 in evidence. J (5) Service of the '-'Tit shall be in the canner as urovided bv lau ,- for the service of subuoenas in civil cases. (f)(l) -A v.i.tness vho has been served bv subuoena in the canner u~cvideci 1bv lav and vho shall have been paid or tendered the legal fees for travel and ~ ' ~ttendance as urovided bv lav shall be obligated to attend for exar:iination of ~ the trial of the cause pending before the board. 5 \ ': ~ 2 9-' V I -::i ! (2) In the event a v:l.tness shall have been served ~ith sub?oenas as herein urcvided and fails to attend the bearing in obedience to the ~ ~I subuoena, f ~
the hearing officer cav au?l> to the circuit court of the count, r-~3~ ~4 c-:1 -5 vherein the hear
ng officer is having the hearing for an order causing the arrest of the vitness and directing that the vitness be brought before (3) The court shall have the PO-Jer to uunish the disobedient ~
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r - 2 0123971555.ijd 157 - 1 (4) The disobedient vit~ess shail be liable in da=iages for 2 nonattendance to the trial or hear
ng as provide~ b, lav. 3 4 hearing officer's decision to file an appeal pursuant to the federal 5 Individuals Yith Disabilities Education Act." SB 6 7 SECTION 2. ill provisions of this act of, general a.nd pe=anent nature 8 are amendatory to the Arkansas Code of 1987 ~otated a:::id the Arkansas Code 9 Revision C=ission shall iD.corporate the same i.:l the Code. 10 11 SECTION 3. If any provision of this act or the ap?lication thereof to 12 any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect 13 other provisions or applications of the act ~hich can be given effect vithout 14 the invalid provision or application, a.nd to this end the provisions of this 15 act are declared to be severable. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 SECTION 4. ill lavs and parts of lavs in conflict vith this act are hereby repealed. 3 APPROVED JI~ .fv__. 7- l , qi GOVERNOR 0123971555.ijd 157 ,, Arkansas DIRECTOR'S COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 4 STATE CAPITOL MALL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071  (501) 682-4475 ~ECf ~\ffED GENE WILHOIT. Director, General Education Division OFflCE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Forward Copies To: Superintendents, Co-Op Directors NO: FIN-97-114 Page: 1 of 1 Date: May 29, 1997 Type of Memo: Informational Response Required By: None There are attachments to this memo. Assistant Director, Finance & Administration: Dr. Bobbie Davis Subject: Student Transportation Index Code: EEA Regulatory Authority: NIA Contact Person: Spence Holder Phone No: 501-682-4264 Twelve (12) surplus school buses used in the Pulaski County School Desegregation Transportation program will be subject to an auction on Monday, June 23, 1997. The time of the auction will be 10 a.m. The sale will be conducted at the Pulaski County School District bus compound located in Sweet Home (map attached). The buses may be inspected from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at this location on June 20, 1997. Buses will also be on display from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on sale day. These buses were in use during the 1996-97 school year. See attached for additional data on these buses and map to bus compound. - Bus Number 1-3M-539 1-3M-184 1-3M-182 1-3M-542 1-3M-536 1-3M-176 1-3M-131 1-3M-138 1-3M-173 1-3M-174 1-3M-175 1-3M-183 Magnet Buses Subject to Auction June 23, 1997 Make Year Miles VIN Number GMC 1987 162,861 2GDHG31K4H4516379 Senator 1990 151,658 48SlA11XOLL000141 GMC 1990 175,996 485H1AAXOLL000138 GMC 1987 128,811 2GDHG31K4H4516391 GMC 1987 186,803 2GDHG31K4H4516316 Senator 1990 186,254 48SA1AAX6LL000130 GMC 1987  62,741 1GDJ6P1B0HV533191 GMC 1987 170,000 1GDJ6P1B0HV533251 Senator 1990 124,978 48SAIAAX3LL000134 Senator 1990 98,078 48SAIAAX8LL000131 Senator 1990 110,684 48SAIAAXFLL000135 Senator 1990 118,560 48SA7AAX9LL000140 ALL BUSES 65 PASSENGERS Little Rock A  Area Map 1 \'-----:--Bu s c:"'f '" .,J ADE Memos Received 6-9-97  Student Transportation  K-3 Summer Program Administration  Technology Resources Satellite Instruction for the 1997-98 School Year  Safety Drills Tri-Annual Fire Drill Reports  Supervision of Professional Staff Teacher Supervision Workshop for New Elementary/Secondary Principals --  '  Amansas DIRECTOR'S COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RECEI ' ~E CAPITOL MALL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071  (501) 682-4475 y CU GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education Division JUN ~: - 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORINQ Forward Copies To: Superintendents, Co-Op Directors NO: FIN-97-113 Page: 1 of 1 Date: June 5, 1997 Type of Memo: Informational Response Required By: None There are attachments to this memo. Assistant Director, Finance & Administration: Dr. Bobbie Davis Subject: Student Transportation Index Code: EEA Regulatory Authority: N/ A Contact Person: Spence Holder Phone No: 501-682-4264 ..- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has strongly recommended that a copy of the School Bus Safety Assurance Program Recall Listing be forwarded to each school district. Attached is that copy. Also, NHTSA and the Arkansas Department of Education encourage all school districts to develop and implement a program that would insure that all outstanding recall work is completed on each school bus within the district's fleet during the summer vacation maintenance period. U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Dear Mr. Spence Holder: 1-'iAY 2 7 1937 SCHOOL TR,4. N5,.0RTATtON 400 Seventh Street, S. W. Washington. D.C. 20590 NSA-lllwbl TAB97-001a The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is 'writing this letter to provide State Pupil Transportation Directors with the enclosed third annual NHTSA School Bus Safety Assurance Program Recall Listing. Safety recalls involving school bus handrails remain of great concern to the agency. There continue to be reports of children snagging articles of clothing on the handrails as they exit the bus. To date. defective school bus handrails have caused at least seven fatalities and numerous injuries. State Pupil Transportation Directors are again requested to emphasize to each school district the importance of immediately having all relevant handrail recall remedy work completed on all involved school buses. Information specifically relating to school bus handrail recalls can be found in the Recall Listing on pages 6 through 10. The agency has included a new section in this year's edition that specifically identifies new school bus recalls that have been initiated since the publication of the last Recall Listing in June 1996. Information on these new school bus recalls can be found in the current Recall Listing on pages 11 through 16. NHTSA strongly recommends that a copy of the School Bus Safety Assurance Program Recall Listing be forwarded to each school district. In addition, the agency is requesting each State Pupil Transportation Director to encourage all state school districts to develop and implement - SAFETY BEL TS SAVE LIVES AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE (800) 424-9393 Wash. D.C. Area 366-0123 a program that would ensure that all out-standing recall remedy work is completed on each school bus within the district's fleet during the summer vacation maintenance period. School buses owned and/or operated by contractors should also be advised of the safety recalls and provide assurances to the state/district that all recall work is completed. The agency has also included a User Comment Form in this year's edition. The primary purpose of the User Comment Form is to allow you the user to make suggestions on how future editions of the School Bus Safety Assurance Program Recall List can be improved to better serve the users of this information. The agency strongly encourages you to complete the User Comment Form and fax it back to us at the number indicated on the form. The success of the School Bus Safety Assurance Program is dependent on the willingness of each of us concerned with the transportation of children to review the enclosed recall listing and make every effort to ensure that buses within their purview are corrected during the summer vacation maintenance period. If you have any questions concerning the School Bus Safety Assurance Program, please contact either Mr. Bill Lewis or Mr. Jon White of my staff at (202) 366-5227 or by facsimile at (202) 366-7882. Copies of this publication and the User Comment Form are also available on NHTSA's web site located at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. If you have any questions concerning a specific recall campaign, please call the involved manufacturer at the phone number given in the recall listing or call NHTSA' s Auto Safety Hotline at (800) 424-9393. Enclosures: School Bus Safety Recall Campaign Listing User Comment Form Sincerely, ~v~ Kathleen C. Demeter, Director Office of Defects Investigation Safety Assurance .. .. ----=----=-------54 SCHOOL Bus SAFETY AsstJRANCE PROGRAM RECALL LISTING: JANUARY 1992 THROUGH APRIL 1997 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Washington. D.C. 20590 Auto Safety Hotline 800-424-9393 Wash. D.C. area 202-366-0123  SCHOOL BlTS SAFETY ASSURANCE PROGRAM RECALL LISTING FROM JANUARY 1992 THROUGH APRIL 1997 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Special Section School Bus Handrail Program Schoui Bus Handrail Recall .\u<.iil Program School Bus Handrail Program Handrail Inspection Procedure Handrail Recall Listing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Listing ~ew School Bus Recalls Definitions .\mrr:rn . Blue Bird Carpemer.'Crown :vtid Bus ...... . '.\avisrar Sturdicorp1US Bus Thomas Built .... Wayne/Harsco School Bus Vehicle Recalls ..... 4 . . . . .. .. 6 ... 7 ...... 8 ..... 9 10 13 . . . . . . . 13 ... ... .... 14 14 . . . ... 14 15 16 ........ .. .. .... 17 Amtran .......... . . ....................... 19 Blue Bird .... . . ... . . ... ... 21 24 25 Carpemer:Crown Coach & Equipment Collins ............. . .. . . 25 Eldorado :--.:arional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . Ford ... .... . . ..... . ......................... ... ......... . GM.... ... . . .......                                Gillig ........... .. . . . Girardin .................................................. . LES Entreprises/Corbeil ........................................ . 25 26 26 27 27 27 Mid Bus ........ .. . ........................................ 27 Navistar Oshkosh Spa nan ........... .. ..... .. ..... .. ... . . ...... . ..... . . ... .. . Superior1United Technologies .. ... .. ... ......... ... ...... . .... . 28 31 31 31 Sturdicorp1CS Bus . . .. ... ... .... ... .... ... . ..... . .... ... 32 SCHOOL BtTS SAFETY ASSURANCE PROGRAM RECALL LISTING FROM JANUARY 1992 THROUGH APRIL 1997 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . ... 4 Special Section School Bus Handrail Program Schooi Bus Handrail Rec:lll .\uuii Program .6 School Bus Handrail Program .. . .. .. 7 Handrail Inspeciion Prnu:Jure .8 HanJrail Recall Listing .. . . . . . .... 9 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Listing :\1ew School Bus Recalls Definitions .\mtr
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_irpemer 1Crnwn :-vtid Bus ...... . . >i aYistar Smrdicorp1US Bus Thomas Built .. Wayne/Harsco School Bus Vehicle Recalls Amlran .. Blue Bird . . Carpemer1Crown Coach &: Equipment Collins Eldorado N auonal Ford .......... . GM ...... . ...... . Gillig Girardin ........ ...... ............ ...... .. .. ... . .......... . LES Emreprises/Corbeil ... .. . . .. . ...... ..... . ....... . ...... .. .. . Mid Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . ....... .. . . .. . Navistar .............. ... .. .. .. . .. . . . . ....... ........ . ... . . Oshkosh .. .. . .......... .. ............... . ............... . . . Spartan .... ......... . Superior/ United Technologies Sturdicorp(CS Bus 2 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 19 21 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 31 31 31 32 - - \ Thomas Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Transi-Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Van-Con ....... .. . ... .... .. ... . . ... ... . ....... .... ..... .. .. 38 Wayne:Harsco ......... . ...... . . . . . .. .. . ............ .. . . .. . . . 38 School Bus Equipment Recalls Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                  ~ Hercules Engine .. . .. .. ..... . ..... . . . . . . . .... . ............. . .. 40 Kinedyne . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . ..  . .                        ~ Wells Aluminum ... . ..... . .. .. ... ... . . . ...... ........... . . . . . 41 Current School Bus Investigations Safety Defect Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Federal Motor \'ehicle Safety Standard Compliance Investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 3 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ASSURANCE PROGRAM INTRODUCTION TO 1997 EDITION The .':ational Highway Traffic Safery AJministration < ~HTSA l is the Federal government agency responsible for assuring the safety nf vehicles traveling the public roadways. '.':HTSA performs this responsibility. in pan. by monitoring the perform:mce of ,safety recall campaigns conducted hy manufacturers to remeJy a safety defect or noncompi-iancecondition. The prompt remedy of school huses involved in safety recall campaigns is of special concern to rhe agency because the student occupants of a school bus could he subject to multiple injuries or even loss ,1r life if a recalled safety defect or noncompliance condition is not corrected in a timely manner. In order to respond to heightened public concern regarding the safety of students riding school buses. the agency initiated the "School Bus Safety Assurance Program" in May 1995. The main purpose of this program is to inform State Transportation Inspection Program Directors. State Pupli Transpnnation Dirccrors. interested association groups. schooi Jistricr :--ersnnnel. nonpublic s..:hool bus uwners. parents. and members nl the general puhlic t)r' the current safety recalls involYing school huses. The School Bus Recall Listing consists of all school bus related safery recall camoaigns that have heen initiated by school hus manufacturers for the past five years. .-\n updated Recall Listing will be published in May of each succeeding year. just prior to the beginning or' the school bus summer vacation maintenance period. Each recall entry gives the following information: (a) the corporate name of the recalling manufacturer(s): (b) the phone number of the recalling manufacturer(s): (c) the production dates of the school buses being recalled: (d) the school bus modeI(s) being recalled: (e) the number of school buses being recalled: (f) the NHTSA assigned recall number: (g) the manufacrurer assigned recall number if different from the NHTSA assigned recall number: and (h) a brief description of the safety recall campaign. School buses remain nne of the safest forms of transportation in the united Srates. The success of the School Bus Safety Assurance Program is dependent on rhe willingness of each of us concerned with the transportation of children to review the enclosed recall listing and make every effort to insure that buses within our purview are corrected as soon as possible. If you have any questions concerning the School Bus Safety Assurance Program. please contact either Mr. Bill Lewis or Mr. Jon White at (202) 366-5227 or by facsimile at <202) 366-7882. Copies of this publication are also available on NHTSA's web site located at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. If you have any questions concerning a specific recall campaign. please call the involved manufacrurer at the phone number given in the recall listing or call NHTSA's Auto Safety Hotline at (800) 424-9393.  . a - SPECIAL SECTION SCHOOL BUS HANDRAIL RECALLS 5 School Bus Handrail Recall Audit Program All safety recall campaigns heing conducted by school bus manufacturers 10 correct defective ~chool hus handrails are heing audi1eJ hy the agency . '.'IHTSA is taking this unprecedented action in \ lrder to assure that all sl.'.honl buses \\ ith defecti,e handrails ha,e the necessary recall remedy work completed. For eal.'.h handrail recall campaign the recalling manufacturer is requested lO provide a list of all involved school bus owners lO the agency. Based on this list. a letter is, sent by the agency to all owners of school buses which are identified as not having the necessary recall work completed . A survey is also sent lO a representative sample of school bus owners involved in each recall campaign to identify recall related problems and to verify that the recall remedy is actually correcting 1he handrail snagging condition .. \II recall related problems iJentified by '1HTS . .\  ~ mrnc
r surYey are rhen rnr\\'anl rn rhe recailing manufacturer for resolution. 6  School Bus Handrail Program E n:n though school buses
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ifest of all modes of transportation. :m aYerage of about -+2 school children are kilkd eacn yl!ar in schooi bus-related incidents. Since most children arc h.ilkd or in_iured outsidl! thi: hus.
Htention should be focused on the entrance and the imml.:'Ji:11c area around thi: i1us -:ntrancl.:'. Ri:cl!ntly. in ri:sponsi: to the incn:ased number of hanor::ii i snagging incidents. the :
cilot,i bus handrail issu0- became onl! nf :\HTS:\ s highest priorities This l!ffort has tocusl!d L111 the snagging of children s clothing or book bag straps on stairneil handrails as "ell as thi: rdated issut:s of dri,er training and clothing design. As a result of these endeaYors. many bus manufacturers are conducting satety recall campaigns to modify handrails. It is important to note that certain of the handrail recalls initiated in I 993 have been superseded by new. improved remedies. School buses involved in these earlier recalls must be re-campaigned. Care must be exercised in re\"iewing the current recall listing. 7 Handrail Inspection Procedure A uniform procedure for inspecting school bus handrails. and identifying tho~e which pose a safety hazard. has been developed. This inspection procedure applies to all types of school buses and should be used to test all school bus handrails. Inspection Tool This inspection procedure will use a standard 1/2 .. hex nut measuring 3/4 .. across the flats. This nut is tied to l/8"'thick cotton cord measuring 36" in length with overhand knots. The drawstring should have a minimum length of 30" when tied to the nut and attached so that a pull of at least ten pounds does not separate the nut from or break the drawstring. All inspectors conducting school bus inspections should be equipped with this inexpensi\'e tool. l nspection Proccdu re 1. Stand on the ground outside t ,r the hus , Drnr the inspection to()I het\\een the handrail and step well wall. ~imulatin~ the typical way students exit the hus 3. Draw the inspection tool through the handrail in a smo0th. continuous slow motion 4. Repeat this procedure several times (minimum of three times) Note: It is important to drop the inspection tool over the handrail in such a way as to simulate a child exiting the bus. This is a drop and drag test. Do not create a snagging situation by placing the nut in an area that would not be exposed to a drawstring 0r other articles. Inspection Results 1. Take the bus out of service and repair it if the inspection tool catches or snags anywhere on the handrail. 2. If the nut separates from the drawstring or the drawstring breaks. reassemble the tool and retest. If the inspection tool pulls freely without catching or snagging. the bus should not be rejected. This inspection procedure is intended as a means of objectively identifying those handrails with a potential for a safety hazard. Inspectors should not recommend procedures for handrail modification. Safety recall compliance should be ensured during c:ach inspection. It is important to inspect all school buses including those that have heen repaired. 8 .. .. .. " Compan, .\mtr:rn Blue Bird Carpenter Coach & Equipment Collins Corbeil Gillig Girardin :Vlid Bus 'iturdicorp. L'S Bus SCHOOL BUS HANDRAIL RECALL LISTING Production Buses Recall ln\'ol\'ed '.',umber Model{sl I .2 80-4,43 29.484 93V-032.002 /9300 I) Ward. Patriot. & Volunteer Superseded by Recalls 96 V-046 and 96 V -04 7. 486-2. 96 .2.650 ll6V-046 (%.30 I I Ward. Pa1rim. & Volunteer 4 86-3 96 ~4.91)() 96V-0471%.30.21 i<Jl-396 :'.800 %V-048 (9630.3) I <J 1-1 97 :.480 97V-ll I 4 < 9730 I > 8:7<J-7 88 6.3.81.2 95V-187 (R95AVl 180-3 <J6 18.000 <J6V-073 (R96BG) 3/80-3/92 20.825 93V-032 (R93AB) Superseded by Recall <J5V-090 ~ S0-4 l), :-:-.1 S<J 95V-09() 1 R95 .\S 1 / <l4-: ()(, 8 95-1: ()5 :u:
%\-1,-:-s <RlJ6BC1 %\'-OJ: (R%BC1 5 90-1 I 92 8.950 93 V-032.003 Superseded by Recall <J6 V-042 :,90-1195 :0.9:i() <l6V-042 5 <J0-5 % 3 . .38.2 96V-0<J7 I 80-1.2. 92 2.6 71 <J3 V-032.005 Superseded by Recall 96V-062 1/80-3'96 2.65<J 96V-062 11/85-5/93 2,833 93V-032.006 3/86-6/95 250 96V-076 R:S33tl2. RS3505. RS3-:-os. RS.39 I I. Patriot. & volunteer Genesis Volunteer SBCV All American. Conventional. TC.2000. Minibird. Wide Body, & Type A Van All American & TC2000 \II American&:. TC.2000 .\II American. Li\lC\'. ,iP\\ B. \H3WB. SBCV. \'CT.\.~ TC:000 GvlC\' & SBC\ .\AFE .. \II American. fCFE. .-..: TC.2000 Cadet. Classic. & Classma1c: C1det. Classic. ~ Cl
issm::ir~ Cadet. Classic. Classmate . .i.: Counselor Fortibus & Fortivan Fortibus & Fortivan Bantam Minibus 1/86-6,93 372 93V-032.007 Phantom 1'89-12'94 386 95V-120 MBll&SBI00O I 88-6193 .2.826 <J6V- I 69 Superior I 80-1: 93
_690 93V-03.2.008 Sturdibus & Swrdivan Superseded by Recalls 96V-.205 and 96V-:06. 1086-1093 :.991 96V-205 Sturdibus&Sturdi\an I 95-<J 96 616 96V-206 Sturdibus. Eagle. & t..:ni\ersc: Superior1 L'nited Tech. unavail. 20.000 <J6V-079 School Bus Thomas Built 4177-1 92 i9.216 93V-032.001 All Star. Conventional. \ligh1y Mite. Minotour, Safety-T-Liner. & Vista Van-Con Superseded by Recalls 96V-054 and 96V-080. 4177-1 /92 4.500 96V-054 All Star. Conventional. Mighty Mite. Minotour. 4 77-3 96 116.933 96V-080 7191-2.'96 30.435 96V-105 Superseded by Recall 97V-03 1 - <J 1-2 96 :4.082 Q7V-03 I I 92-'.' 96 :.068 96V-164 96V-0o5 93V-03:.004 9 Safety-T-Liner. & Vista All Star. Conventional. l\lighty Mite. Minotaur. Safety-T-Liner. & Vista Conventional Conventional \IVP .. .\II Star. & Saf-T-L111c:r . .\ II Siar. Con\en11ona1. \ I 1noltlur. \ 1 VP. Saf-TL iner. & \'ista Type A List Of School Bus Related Federal Motor Vehicle Safetv Standards F eder:il \ 1otor Vehicle S:ifrty S t:ind:ird :\o. l 05. Hydraulic Brake System. h:dcr:il \lotor Vehicle S
_ikt.': \t:ind:mi '\,). 111. Re:inil.'.\\ :\lir, rors. Feder:il \lotor \'l.'.hick SJ.fl.'.!\ St:ind:ird '\u. l 15. Vehicle ldentitic:ition \:umba.  Feder:il :\1otor Vehicle S:itet\ St:ind:ird No. 120. Tire Selection and Rims for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars. Federal Motor Vehicle S:ifety Stand:ird :'Jo. 121. Air Brake Systems: l eder:ii \ lotor \"ehiclc Sakt, \tJ.ncbrd '\u. I~ 1. Sl.'.hool Bus l\:dcstrian Sakt, i)~, 1cl.'.s. ,~ eJer:il \ lo tor \' l.'.hic k S
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t:indJ.rd '\o. : 10. safety Belt .. -\ssembly Anchorages ... [eder:il \1otor Vehicle S:ifety St:indard '.'Jo . .217. Bus Window Retention and Rek:ise: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard :'io. 221.  School Bus Body Joint Strength." Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222. "School Bus Passenger Seating: Federal \1otor Vehicle Safety Standard
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_inJ:ird :\o. 304. compressed '.'Jaturai Gas Fuel Container lntegrity: 10 ~,\' SCHOOL BUS RECALLS FROM JULY 1996 THROUGH APRIL 1997 11 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN LISTING '.\:HTS..\: :--.:acional Highway Trarlk S:ifecy .\dminisrrarion . Production Dates: The beginning :ind ending manufacrurer daces of rhe school huses involved in che recall campaign. Involved: The number of school buses or school bus equipment items involved in rhe safety recall campaign. '.\:lodeHs}: The school bus model or models involved in the recall campaign. 97\"-000: Recall numher assigneJ hy :\HTS.--\. \>nee a ~chool hus manuraccurcr ,.otir'ics che agency char a safety recall will he condUl.:tcJ. 100000): Manufacturer assigned recall c1mpaign number char differs from the :\HTSA recall number. Some manufacrurers do nor use separate recall numbers . Recall Description: A brief description of rhe recall campaign. SAMPLE AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION CAMTRANl Production Dates: 1/91-1/97 Model(s): Volunteer (800) 843-5615 Involved: 2.480 Recall ~umber & Description: 97V-0 I 4 < 9730 l) The doching of a scudent rider can become snagged in rhe exir door hand rail. 12 AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION <AMTRAN} Production Dates: 1 /91-1 '9i buses :\lodel(s): Volunteer (800) 843-5615 lmolved: 2 .480 Recall Number & Description: 91 \ -0 I-+ 1.q730 I l The clothing or" a sru,km
ider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 3.'95-1 97 .\lodel(s): RS. RC. & RE Involved: 1.4 73 Recall Number & Description: 97V-048 (97501) The power steering rerurn hose can crack due to power steering fluid expansion during cold weather. Production Dates: 5/95-3/96 Involved: 488 \lodel(sl: RS3302. RS3.505. RS3708. LI.
: RS391 l Recall '.\umber & Description: <:)fiV-13-+ 19630-+1 The rear w1miO\\ nuzza S:lmtd fail to activate when the rear window is unlatched as required hy FcJcral \lotor \chick ~:.1!i!ty '-tandard :--.Jo. 217. Bus \\'indow Retemion and Rekas.: ... Production Dates: 5/96-10196 Involved: 194 .\lodel(s): RS3302. RS3505 . .\: RS3708 Recall Number & Description: 96V-221 (96306) The wrong lubricant was used in the parking brake air chambers during production. ***************************************************************************** BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Production Dates: -+177-7 '96 :vtodel(s): All American (912) 825-9608 Involved: 10. 969 Recall Number & Description: 96V-l 12 (R96BK) The amount of fuel leaked from the fuel system during a vehicle crash exceeds the amount allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301. fuel System Integrity ... Production Dates: 1/95-12/95 Involved: 12 :\lodel(s): TC2000 & CSFE Recall Number & Description: 96V-132 (R96BJ) The hydraulic brake hoses can leak fluid as a result of coming in contact with various air suspension system components. Production Dates: 5/96-7 '96 .\lodel(s): TC2000 & QB Imolved: 5  Recall '.\umber & Description: 96V-198 <R96BN) The electric powenrain drive motor rotors are the - 13 wrong size. Production Dates: 5.'96-8196 Involved: 142 \lodel(s): TC2000 . All American. CSRE. -": QB Recall '.\umber & Description: % \. -180 < R96BLl The power steering hoses were incorrectly manuractured. CARPE'.\TER .\IA
'\l'FACTCRI:\G, I'.\C.,'CRO\\'N COACH Production Dates: l /92-12/92 Model(s): School Bus (812) 849-3131 Involved: 101 Recall Number & Description: 96\. -168 The wrong electric fuel pump motor was installed during rroducrion. Production Dates: .:5 '94-6, 96 \lodel(s): School Bus~ Cbs
mare 11 lnvoived: 23 Recall '.\umber & Description: %\-102.UOl The fuel rank was punctured during compliance testing resulting in a failure 10 meet the re~uiremenrs of federal \loror \ 'ehicle Safety Standard '.\o. 301 . --Fuel System lntet!rit~  MID BUS. INC. (419) 358-2500 Production Dates: 1 / 88-6 '9 3 Involved: 2.826 \fodel(s): Superior Recall '.\umber & Description: l/h \' -1 b9 The clothing of a ~rudent rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. ~A VIST AR INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORP (800) 448-7825 Production Dates: 1/81-8/94 Involved: l 71.638 :Wodel(s): 1723. 1753. 1823. 1853. 3600. 3700. & 3800 Recall Number & Description 96V-l 92 (96507) The turn signal lever could be difficult to operate due to resistance. 14 Production Dates: l /92-9196 :\lodel(s): 3600. 3800. & 3900 Involved: 580 Recall :'\umber & Description 96V-174 (96505, The anti-lock brake sensor wires could have been misrouted to the wrong wheel or brake sensor during production. Production Dates: 2.'96-6 ,96 \-lodel(s): 4700 lmolved: 232 Recall :'\ umber & Description 96 V-154 , 9650-4, The tube portion of the steering column was welded incorrectly during production. Production Dates: 5/96-11/96 Model(s): 3800 Involved: 727 Recall ~umber & Description 96V-239 (96509) The accelerator pedal could catch on the edge of the tloor \\hich could prevent the pedal from returning t() 1he idle position. Production Dates: 9196- \ l),'96 Involved: 233 :\lodel(s): 3800. -4700. -4900. S 100. S200. 9200. & 9400 Recall :'\umber & Description 96 \" -240 ( 96510) The rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated during production. STURDICORP/US Bus Manufacturina=, Inc, Production Dates: 10/86-10/93 Model(s): Sturdibus & Srurdivan (914) 357-2510 Involved: 2.991 Recall
\Jumber & Description 96\'-205 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 1/95-9/96 Involved: 616 Model(s): Sturdibus. Eagle. & Universe Recall :\'.umber & Description 96V-206 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 1/95-9/96 Involved: 89 Model(s): Eagle Recall Number & Description 96V-162.003 The fuel tank was punctured during compliance testing resulting in a failure to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301. Fuel System Integrity. 15 THO'.\IAS BUILT BUSES. INC. (910) 889-4871 Production Dates: 4/77-7 /96 Involved: 120.162 Model(s): All Star. Conventional. .\1inotour. .\1VP . .\1ighty Mite. Saf-T-Liner. & Vista Recall :\'umber & Description 96 V-139 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit~ Joor control rod assembly. Production Dates: 9/88-1 '96 :\lodel(s): Saf-T-Liner Involved: 695 Recall Number & Description 97V-030 The suspension beam can contact and damage the brake chamt clamp band. Production Dates: 7 /91-2/96 :\fodel(s): Conventional Involved: 24,082 Recall :\'umber & Description 97\'-03 I The clothing ot a student rider can hernme snagged in the exit Joor h:md r:iil. Production Dates: I /92-7196 Involved: 2.068 Model(s): MVP. All Star. & Saf-T-Liner Recall :\'umber & Description 96 V-164 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail . Production Dates: 8/92-6/96 Involved: 400 Model(s): Minotour Recall Number & Description 96V-162.002 The fuel tank was punctured during compliance testing resulting in a failure to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard '.\io. 301. Fuel System Integrity: Production Dates: 11/94-11/96 '.\1odel(s): Saf-T-Liner Invohed: 1.800 Recall Number & Description 97V-018 Th1: nut that secures the main power supply unit can loosen possibly resulting in the loss of vehicle power. Production Dates: 6/95-2/96 Involved: 18 Model(s): Conventional. Vista. Minotour. Saf-T-Liner. All Star. MVP. & Mighty Mite Recall Number & Description 96V-189 The fittings used to secure seats and wheel chair tie-downs to the floor do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222. school Bus Passenger Seating: 16 .. Production Dates: 7195-4/96 Model(s): Saf-T-Liner Involved: 55 Recall :\umber & Description 97\'-020 The brake system does nm met!t stopping distance requiremer. of r-t:deral \lotor \' ehicle Safety Standard \:o. 121. _.\ir Brake Systems. WA Y'.'iE WHEELED YEHICLES/HARSCO CORPORATION (717) 763-7064 Production Dates: 9193-5195 lmolved: 235 Model(s): Lifestar Recall Number & Description 96V-133 The fuel tank barrier collapsed during impact test resulting in a failure to meet the requirements of Federal '.'vlmor Vehicle Safety Standard \:o. 301. -rue! \ystem lntc,
rity . 17 SCHOOL BUS VEHICLE RECALLS FROM JANUARY 1992 THROUGH APRIL 1997 18 AMERICAN TRA:'JSPORT..\ TIO~ CORPORATION <AMTRAN} <SQQ) 843-5615 Production Dates: 12/80-4/93 lnrnlved: 29.484 ~lodeHs): Ward'. Patriot. & \'olumea Recall :'\umber & Description: 93\'-032 .002 (93001 l The dothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 4186-2.'96 Involved: 2.650 Model(s): Ward. Patriot. & \01umeer Recall Number & Description: 96 V-046 ( 96301) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 4-'86-3196 Imolved: 34.900 ,todel(s): RS3302. RS3505. RS3708. RS:91 I. Patriot. & Volunteer Recall '.\umber & Description: ufJ \'-0-+ i 196302 l The clothing of a ~rudtm ridtr can become snagged in the e\lt door hand rail. Production Dates: l '87- 10/9-+ lmolved: 661 ,todel(s): Genesis & Ward Recall Number & Description: 94\'-195 (94003) The certification labels for the tires installed on these vehicles contained incomplete information on both tire and wheel rim sizes and therefore do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120. Tire Selection and Rims for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."' Production Dates: 1/91-3/96 Model(s): Genesis Involved: 5,800 Recall ~umber & Description: 06V-048 (96303) The clothing of a srudem rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 1/91-1/97 Involved: 2.480 Model(s): Volunteer Recall Number & Description: 97V-0 14 (9730 l) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 11/91-7/92 Involved: 94 Model(s): Genesis Recall Number & Description: 92V-102.001 (92506) The fuel tank was punctured during compliance testing and therefore the fuel system does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301. Tuel System Integrity ." 19 Production Dates: 11/91-10/94 Involved: 3 .421 \1odel(s): Genesis Recall Number & Description: 9-+V-208 (94509) The locking washer for the rear axle bearing was Iiot installed correctly. Production Dates: 11 !91-10:' 9-+ \1odel(s): Genesis Imohed: I .1 79 Recall :'\umber & Description: <)-+ \' -23.i-00 1 (945111 The brake pressure warning light may come on when there is not a brake pressure problem. Production Dates: 11/92-5/93 Involved: 2.473 Model(s): Genesis. Vanguard. & Volunteer Recall Number & Description: 93V-109 193002) The rear emergency exit door is missing an emergenc exit label and therefore does not meer the re'-luirements uf rcuer::ii \lotor \'d1ick ~afety Standard ~o . .:: 17 ... Bus \\'indo\, Retention L1nc.i Rekas.:. Production Dates: I I .'92-12.'93 :\fodel(s): Genesis lmohed: 1.378 Recall :'\umber & Description: <13\"-201-001 (93508) The hand thronle cable and rhe accelerator rod can become intertwined due ro a misalignment. possibly causing an unintended full throttle acceleration. Production Dates: 12/92-6/93 Involved: 137 Model(s): Genesis Recall Number & Description: 93-029.005 (93506) The Allied Signal brake master cylinders have a gap between the master cylinder and the remote brake fluid reservoir adapter. Production Dates: 1 l.'93-5i94 Involved: 58 :\lodel(s): Genesis Recall :'\umber & Description: 94V-095 (94504) The brake fluid put into rhese vehicles during production was found to be contaminated. Production Dates: 3/95-1/97 Involved: 1.473 Model(s): RS. RC. & RE Recall Number & Description: 97V-048 (97501) The power steering return hose can crackdue to power steering fluid expansion during cold weather. Production Dates: 5/95-10/95 Involved: 495 Model(s): Genesis. Vanguard. & Volunteer Recall Number & Description: 95V-206 (95301) The rearview mirror system on these buses does not meet the viewing area requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard '.\Jo. 111. --RearYiew ~lirrors.  - 20 .. AMERICAN TRA'.'JSPORTATIO~ CORPORATION (AMTRAN} (800} 843-5615 Production Dates: 12/80-4-'93 Involved: 29.484 :\lodel(s): Ward. Patriot. & \'olumecr Recall :\umber & Description: 93\'-032.002 (93001) The clolhing of J slUdcm rider can become snagged in lhe exil door hand rail. Production Dates: 4186-2,'96 Involved: 2.650 Model(s): Ward. Patriot. & \olumeer Recall Number & Description: 96V-046 (96301) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 4/86-3.'96 Inrnhed: 34.900 \lodeHsl: RS3302. RS3505. RS370S. RS:91 l. P:imot. & \'nlunteer Recall '.\umber & Description: "fi \' -0-+ 7 196302 l The clothing of a slUdcnt rider c:rn hecome snagged in lhe exH door hand rail. Production Dates: I '87- l 0, 9-+ lnrnlved: 661 Model<s): Genesis & Ward Recall Number & Description: 94 V- l 95 (94003) The certification labels for the lires installed on these vehicles contained incomplete information on both tire and wheel rim sizes and therefore do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. l 20 . .. Tire Selection ~d Rims for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars. Production Dates: l/91-3/96 Model(s): Genesis Involved: 5,800 Recall ~umber & Description: %V-048 (96303) The clothing of a srudem rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: I /91-1 /97 Involved: 2.480 Model(s): Volunteer Recall Number & Description: 97V-0 14 (97301) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 11/91-7 /92 Involved: 94 Model(s): Genesis Recall Number & Description: 92.V-102.001 (92506) The fuel tank was punctured during compliance testing and therefore the fuel system does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301. -rue! System Integrity ... 19 Production Dates: 11/91-10/94 Involved: 3 .421 Model(s): Genesis Recall :\'umber & Description: 9-l\'-208 (94509) The locking washer for the rear axle bearing was riot installed correctly. Production Dates: 11 191-10:'9-+ Model(s): Genesis Imol\'ed: 1.179 Recall :\umber & Description: 0-l\'-23-+-001 1945111 The brake pressure warning light may come on when there is not a brake pressure problem. Production Dates: 11/92-5/93 Involved: 2.473 Model(s): Genesis. Vanguard. & Volunteer Recall Number & Description: 93 V-109 (93002 l The rear emergency exit door is missing an emergenc exit label and therefore Joes not meet the reljuiremems of f..:Jerai :Vlntor \"..:hick :-iakty Standard \:o . .:: 17. -1~us \\ "111Jo,, Retention ,mo R..:kast.: ... Production Dates: 1 l 92-12.'93 \lodel(s): Genesis lnrnhed: 1.378 Recall :\umber & Description: <13\ -201-00I (93508) The hand thronle cable and the accelerator rod can become intertwined due ro a misalignment. possibly causing an unintended full throttle A acceleration. W Production Dates: 12/92-6/93 Involved: 137 Model(s): Genesis Recall Number & Description: 93E-029.005 (93506) The Allied Signal brake master cylinders have a gap between the master cylinder and the remote brake fluid reservoir adapter. Production Dates: 11 93_5 ,-94 Involved: 58 \lodel(s): Genesis Recall '.\umber & Description: 94V-095 (94504) The brake fluid put into these vehicles during production was found to be contaminated. Production Dates: 3/95-1/97 Model(s): RS. RC. & RE Involved: 1.4 73 Recall Number & Description: 97V-048 (97501) The power steering return hose can crackdue to power steering fluid expansion during cold weather. Production Dates: 5/95-10/95 Involved: 495 Model(s): Genesis, Vanguard. & Volunteer Recall :\'umber & Description: 95\'-206 (95301) The rearview mirror system on these buses does not meet the viewing area requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard >lo. 111 . .. Rear\'iew :--..1irrors ... 20 Production Dates: 5/95-3/96 Involved: 488 .\1odel(s): RS3302. RS3505. RS3708 . & RS391 I Recall Number & Description: 96 V- I 34 < 96304) The rear window buzzer could fail to activate when the rear window is unlatched as required hy Federal .\lotor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217 ... Bus \\ "inJm, Retention :rnci Rekasc.  Production Dates: 5/96-10/96 .\lodel(s): RS3302. RS3505. & RS3708 Involved: 194 Recall Number & Description: 96V-221 <96306) The wrong lubricant was used m the parking brake air chambers during production. ***************************************************************************** BLCE BIRD BODY CO.\IP...\:\Y <912) 825-9608 Production Dates: 4-T7-7 96 Inrnived: 10.969 \1odel(s): All American Recall :\umber & Description: %\"-112 1R96BK) The amount of fuel leaked from the fuel system during a vehicle crash exceeds the amount allowed by Federal i'\lotor \' ehick Safety Standard No. 301. "fuel System lnregrity :  Production Dates: 8/79-7 /88 Involved: 63.812 Model(s): SBCV Recall Number & Description: 95V-187 (R95AV) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 1/80-3/96 Imolved: 18.000 .\lodel(s): All Star. Comentional. .\lighty .\lite . .\linorour. S
.lli.:t\- f-Liner. & \ista Recall :'\umber & Description: 96 V-073 < R96BG) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 3/80-3.192 Involved: 20.825 Model(s): All American & TC2000 Recall Number & Description: 93V-032 (R93AB) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 3/80-4/95 Involved: 27. 189 Model(s): All American & TC2000 Recall Number & Description: 95V-090 <R95AS) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. 21 Production Dates: 1/88-6/95 :\1odel(s): CSFE. STFE. & TC.2000 Involved: 409 Recall :\'.umber & Description: 95V- l 36 < R95A T) The welds used to attach the steel weight plates m the rear of the bus are not strong enough. Production Dates: 8/91-12.'91 .\lodel(s}: TC2000 Involved: -+0 Recall ~umber & Description: 92\'-1)85 < R92AR) The steering arm can coma1.:t and interfere with the proper operation of the from air brake automatic slack adjuster. Production Dates: 11/91-3/94 Model(s): CSFE. QBFE. & TCFE Involved: 6. 704 Recall ~umber & Description: 9-+ V- I 36 ( R94AD) The hand throttle cable can become wedged inside tl at.:celerator rod assembly possibl, causin!:! he acceler:.nor to remain in an uncontrolled full [hronk condition. Production Dates: 7 '92-5. q3 :\1odel(s}: TC.2000 lnvolHd: 165 Recall '.'lumber & Description: 93E-029.003 (R93AM) The Allied Signal brake master cylinders have
gap between the master cylinder :.md the remote brake fluid reservoir adapter. A Production Dates: 1/93-1/95 Involved: 108 W Model(s): CS. QB. & TC2000 Recall Number & Description: 96V-068 (R96BD) The air suspension torque arm can come into contact with and possibly fracture the air brake chamber S-CAM mounting bracket. Production Dates: 9/94-9195 Involved: 4.590 '.\.1odel(s): All American. GMC\'. GPWB. MBWB. SBCV. VCTA. & TC2000 Recall :\umber & Description: .15\'- I SO (R95AU) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 9/94-2/96 Model(s): GMCV & SBCV Involved: 203 Recall Number & Description: 96V-078 (R96BC) The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 1/95 Involved: 2.304 Model(s): All American. GMCV. GPWB. MBWB. SBCV. TC2000. & Vista Recall Number & Description: 95\l-051 (R95AP) The aisle side knee pads are not wide enough and therefore do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222. School Bus Passenger Seating. ..  - ..,.., Production Dates: l:'95- I 2!95 \lodel(s): TC2000 & CSFE Involved: 12 Recall :\'umber & Description: 96 \"- I 32 ( R96BJ) The hydraulic brake hoses can leak t1uid as a result 1)f coming in contact with various air ~uspension system components. Production Dates: 2.'95-3 95 Involved: 307 \lodel(s1: GMC\'. SBC\'. \"CTA. & TC2000 Recall :\'umber & Description: 96V-0l l rR96BAl The wrong circuit breaker was installed in the electrical panel uuring production. Production Dates: 5/95-11/95 Involved: 117 Model(s): All American. CSRE. SBCV. & TC:!000 Recall :\'umber & Description: 96V-023 rR96BB) The proper operation of some emergency window ex could he hinuereu hy imerrerence h:t\\een 1he ,xindow latch and a aluminum 1rim piece and therefore rcsuJts in a failure It) comp1y ,, 11h I c:Jerai \ lo!L)r \d1ide Salcty :-itanuard \n. ::.1,. --l3us \\.inJo,, Reten1ion ami Rc:k:.i:--c:. Production Dates: 6 95-6:95 \lodel(s): .--\II American & TC.2000 lnvol-ved: 57 Recall :\'umber & Description: 95V-l 90 <R95A W) The wrong adhesive mix was applied to the interior side panel joints during production resulting in a failure to comply with joint strength requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221.  School Bus Body Joint Strength ... Production Dates: 8/95-12/95 Involved: 327 Model(s): AAFE. All American. TCFE. & TC2000 Recall :\'umber & Description: 96V-012 rR96BC) The clothing of a srudem rider can become snagged in 1he exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 5.96-7,96 Involved: 5 .Model(s): TC:!000 & QB Recall :\'umber & Description: 96V-!98 <R96BN) The electric powertrain drive motor rotors are the wrong size. Production Dates: 5/96-8/96 Involved: 142 Model(s): TC2000. All American. CSRE. & QB Recall Number & Description: 96V-180 (R96BL) The power steering hoses were incorrectly manufactured. CARPENTER MANUF ACTt,:RING. I'.'.C./CROW~ COACH Production Dates: 2/86-9/89 :\-lodel(s): SCL-1801 (812) 849-3131 Involved: 16 Recall ~umber & Description: )2\'-tJU The huses exceed the specified chassis weight and therefore do not meet the stopping d istam.:i: reljUJrements of F cdi:r~i :\1otor Vehicli: Safety ~tandard :\o. I 05. Hydraulic Brake System. Production Dates: 7 /87--V9 I lnvoh'ed: 872 :\1odel(s): School Bus Recall Number & Description: 94V-237 The bus floors can be damaged by water seepage. Production Dates: 5/90-11/92 \lodel{s): Cadet. Classic. & CLtssmate Involved: 8.950 Recall ~umber & Description: '::13\'-()32.003 The clothing ot a student mier can hecome snagged in the ex it door hand rail. Production Dates: 5/90-11 95 Involved: 20.950 \lodel(s): Cadet. Classic .... \: Cbssm:.ite Recall Number & Description: 96 V-0-1-2 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the A exit door hand rail. W Production Dates: 5190-5196 Involved: 3,382 Model(s): Cadet. Classic. Counselor. & Classmate Recall Number & Description: 96V-097 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: I.'92-12 .'92 \fodel(s): Crown Coach Involved: 101 Recall Number & Description: 96V- I 68 The wrong electric fuel pump motor was installed during production . Production Dates: 5/94-6/96 Involved: 28 Model(s): School Bus & Classmate II Recall Number & Description: 96V-162.001 The fuel tank was punctured during compliance testing resulting in a failure to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301. Fuel System Integrity . 24 4 Production Dates: 6/95-11195 :\lodel<s): Classic & Counselor Involved: 451 Recall ~umber & Description: 95\'-220 The wrong type of bolt was used to auach the drivers seat safety heir anchorage resulting in failure 10 comply with Fi:deral \lotor Vehicle Satery Standard '(o . .:::\)9. saferv Belt .\ssi:mblies ... COACH AND EQUIP'.\IE~T ,1A~l'F ACTCRI~G CORPORATION <315} 536-2321 Production Dates: l /80-12/92 Involved: 2.671 Model(s): Fonibus & Fonivan Recall '.\umber & Description: 93V-032.005 The clothing of a srudem rider can become snagged in the t:xit Joor hand rad. Production Dates: L80-3.96 '.\lodel(sl: Fonibus & Fortt\'an Involved: 2.659 Recall :\umber & Description: lJf, V-1 l62 The clothing. t'f a srndem rider can hecome snagged in the exit Joor hand rail. COLLINS BUS CORPORATION Production Dates: 11/85-5/93 Model(s): Bantam (316) 662-9000 Involved: 2.833 Recall ~umber & Description: 93V-032.006 The clothing of a srudem rider can become snagged in the ex.11 door hand rail. ELDORADO NATIONAL (800) 338-3211 Production Dates: 8/92-5/93 Involved: 40 Model(s): Escon RE Recall ~umber & Description: 93E-029.006 The Allied Signal brake master cylinders have a gap between the master cylinder and the remote brake fluid reservoir adapter. 25 FORD \IOTOR COMPA'.'/Y Production Dates: 9/86-3 194 '.\.lodel(s): B600 & B700 (800} 392-3673 Involved: 6.206 Recall :\umber & Description: ,q \ ' -1156 1 lJ-+SS3 \ The hanery powered electrical junction box mounted ,m the right fender apron can he Jama~eJ hy corrosion. Production Dates: l l.-'87-G -92 '.\.lodel(s): B600 & B700 lmohed: 16.834 Recall Number & Description: 9-+V-l 18 (9-+S86) The steering gear snap ring grovt was improperly machined during production. Production Dates: 8/93-10/93 ImolHd: 106 \lodel(sl: E350. Econoline. ~ Schooi Bus cha~si~ Recall :\umber & Description: '-J3\--19-+ 193S771 The appi1cauon turce neeueJ t11 ~et the loot 11perated parking hrake exceeJs the l1lrce allo\\ed by FeJerai \tutor \"chick ~..ilety Standard \!o. I 05. ""l-lydraulic l3rakc S~ ~tern . GENERAL :\IOTORS CORPORA TI0:\1 {G'.\.1) (800) 222-1020 Production Dates: 3/89-9/92 Involved: 6,669 Model(s): Chevrolet B6 & B7 and GMC B6 & B7 school bus chassis Recall Number & Description 92V-l 87 (93C05) The throttle body injector can disengage from the throltle drive shaft possibly causing an uncontrollable full throllle condition . Production Dates: -+ 92 --+ 93 Invohed: 729 \lodel(s): Chevrolet/GMC B7 ~chool bus chassis Recall ~umber & Description 93 V-171 (93C 17) The brake pedal push rod can disengage from the bra~ booster. Production Dates: l /93-5/93 Involved: 9,681 Model(s): Chevrolet/GMC B7. C6. C7. P6. Kodiak. & Topkick school bus chassis Recall Number & Description 94V-028 (93C19) The pinch bolts used to assemble the intennediate steering shaft could be loose or missing. ***************************************************************************** 26 GILLIG CORPORATION Production Dates: 1 /86-6193 \lodel(s): Phantom (510} 785-1500 Involved: 372 Recall Number & Description 93\'-032.007 The clothing of a srudent rider c:m become snagged in the exit door hand rail. GIRARDIN. INC. Production Dates: 1/89-12/94 '.\fodel(s): MBI 1 & SBI000 (819) 477-3222 Involved: 386 Recall :\umber & Description 95V- ! 20 The ciothing ol a student rider can become snagged in the exit Joor hand rail. LES E:\'TERPRISES/:\IICHEL CORBEIL. I~C. Production Dates: 5/86-6195 Involved: 250 Model(s): Minibus Recall Number & Description 96V-076 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. ***************************************************************************** ,no BL1S. I~C. (419) 358-2500 Production Dates: 1/88-6/93 Involved: 2.826 Model(s): Superior Recall Number & Description: 96V-169 The clothing of a srudent rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. ***************************************************************************** 27 NAVISTAR INTER1'/ATIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORP (800} 448~ 7825 Production Dates: 9/78-5/87 Involved: 145.682 \-lodel(s): 1-l00. 1600. 1700. 1800. 1900. & 2100 series Recall ~umber & Description 92Y-153 <92507) The saginaw steering gear rails to adequately relieve pressure on the pitman arm splines \\'hen the \\ heels are _fully .-turned against the axle stops. Production Dates: 9178-, 92 Im-olved: 185.177 .Model(s): 1700. 1800. 3600. 3700. 3800. & 3900 series Recall Number & Description 92V- l 02 (92506) The fuel tank was puncrured during compliance test in
and therefore the fuel system does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 30 I. Fuel System Integrity_- Production Dates: l I '78-2 :'92 \lodells): School Bus Chassis Involved: 11.346 Recall :\'umber & Description 92\"-1)20 (92502) The amount of gasoline 1ns1 Junng compliance tests exceeded the amount ::illowed t,y r-.:dcral \1otor Vehicle Safety Standard '-:o. 301. Tud System Integrity . Production Dates: 1 '81-8/94 Involved: 171.638 Model(s): 1723. 1753. 1823. 1853. 3600. 3700. & 3800 - Recall Number & Description 96V- l 92 (96507) The rurn signal lever could be difficult to operate due to res is ta nee. Production Dates: 2/82-4/82 Model(s): 1723 & 1853 Involved: 588 Recall '.'lumber & Description 96 Y-096 ( 96502) The rear axles on these huses \\ere incorrectly welded during production. Production Dates: 6/88-3 /91 Model<s): 3700 & 3800 Involved: 21. 742 Recall Number & Description 95V-127 (95506) The hand throttle cable wire can wear through a plastic grommet in the accelerator rod possibly resulting in the accelerator sticking at the full power position. Production Dates: 1 /90-3/93 Involved: 193 Model(s): 1652, 3600. 3700. 3800. 3900. 4700. & 4900 Recall Number & Description 93 Y-092 (93504) The pressure relief valve was omitted on the air tank for the air suspension system. 28 Production Dates: 9/90-12/91 :\todel(s): 3900FC Involved: 1.184 Recall '.'lumber & Description 92V-096 < 92505) The power steering hose \\'as incorrectly routed during production. Production Dates: 9 190-9193 Model(s): 3900 lm-olved: 1.050 Recall Number & Description 93V-201 (93508) The hand throule cable and the acceleracor rod can become intertwined due to a misalignment possibly causing an unintended full throttle acceleration. Production Dates: 3/91-10/91 :\-todel(s): 3600. 3700. 3800. & 3900 Involved: 10.629 Recall :\umber & Description <}3\'-112 (935051 The bolts used to actach the ruel wnk case to the \'ehicle frame were inscalkJ incorrect!\. Production Dates: 591-3 93 :\todel(s): 3900FC lnvolwd: 62 Recall :\umber & Description 94\'-234 <945111 The brake pressure warnmg light may come on when there is not a brake pressure problem. Production Dates: 11/91-9/93 Involved: 942 Model(s): 3600 Recall Number & Description 93V-188 (93507) The steel hydraulic brake lines which connect the brake master cylinder to the vehicle frame can develop fatigue cracks due co venical flexing. Production Dates: 11/91-2 '94 :\lodel(s): 3600 Involved: 745 Recall ~umber & Description 95V-l 79 (95512) The alternator belt can rub against the fuel hose connected co the fuel filter possibly resulting in a fuel leaking from the fuel hose. Production Dates: 1/92-9/96 Involved: 580 Model(s): 3600, 3800. & 3900 Recall Number & Description 96V- l 74 (96505) The anti-lock brake sensor wires could have been misrouted to the wrong wheel or brake sensor during production. Production Dates: 7 /92-5/93 Model(s): 3900FC Involved: 4 ' Recall '.'lumber & Description 93E-029.004 (93506) The Allied Signal brake master cylinders have a gap between the master cylinder and the remote brake fluid reservoir adapter. 29 Production Dates: 3/93-2/96 \fodel(s): 3800 & 4000 Involved: 206 Recall ~umber & Description '-J6V-041 ( 9650 l l The from wheel hub can develop fatigue cracks at the mouming stud connection p0ims. Production Dates: 1 '94-3 ,'94 Involved: 373 \lodel(s): 2554. 3600. 3800. -+"700 . 4800. 4900. & 8100 Recall :'.\umber & Description 94 \'-14-+ <94508) The four compression backplate retaining fasteners for the turbo charger were not torqued to specifications during production. Production Dates: l /94-6/94 Involved: 6,449 Model(s): 2574. 2674. 3600. 4700. 8100. & 8200 Recall :'.\umber & Description LJ4V-l96 <94507) The accelerator hase can crack due to bein!! attached 10 a fire wall of insutliciem <
1renrth r,1 \\'ith ~t:i.nd acceleration torces. Production Dates: 2.'94-5 44 \lodel(s): 3800 lnvohed: 2.708 Recall :'.\umber & Description ~Ll. \. - 13 3 , 94505) The h0t10m of the accelerator pedal can lodge againsr the head of one of the bolts that attaches the transmission cover to the hus tloor possibly preventing the accelerator fr0m returning to a full idle position. Production Dates: 3195-6195 Model(s): 3600 & 3800 Involved: 2.238 Recall Number & Description 95V- l 56 (95509) The chassis vin number is incorrect resulting in a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 115. '"Vehicle Identification :---Jumber. Production Dates: 2. 96-6 % \fodel(s): 4 700 Involved: 232 Recall ~umber & Description 96 V-154 (96504) The rube portion of the stet:ring column was welded incorrectly during production. Production Dates: 5/96-11 /96 Model(s): 3800 Involved: 727 Recall Number & Description 96 V-239 <96509) The accelerator pedal could catch on the floor edge which could prevent the pedal from returning to the idle position . 30 .. Production Dates: 9/96-10/96 Involved: 233 Model(s): 3800. -l-700. -l-900. 8100. 8200. 9200. & 9400 Recall :'.\umber & Description 96\'-2-1-0 (%510) The rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treate( Juring production. OSHKOSH TRCCK CORPORA TIO~ Production Dates: 7 /91-8/93 Model(s): SB30FD-D (414) 235-1726 Involved: 611 Recall Number & Description 93V-142 The cap screws that connect the intermediate steering linkages to the steering gear hox shafts were improperly torqued during production. Production Dates: 7 92-5 g3 Inrnived: 1.026 .\lodel<s): Yarious schoL1l hus chassis Recall :'.\umber & Description 93E-029 001 The Allied Signal brake mastt:r cylinders have a gap hetween the master cylinder and the remote hrake tluid reservoir adapter. SPARTAN MOTORS. INC Production Dates: 10/95-1/96 Model(s): SB (800) 722-3025 Involved: 52 Recall Number & Description 96V-052 The wrong fan clutch was installed on the engine cooling fan during production. SUPERIOR/SHELLER GLOBE BUSES/UNITED TECH:'.\OLOGIES <313} 240-8656 Production Dates: unavailable Involved: 20.000 Model(s): School Bus Recall Number & Description 96V-079 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. ************************************************************************ 31 STURDICORP/US Bus Manufacturing, Inc. Production Dates: 1/80-12/93 \lodel(s): Srurdibus & Srurdivan (914) 357-2510 Involved: 3.690 Recall ~umber & Description 93\'-032.008 The clothing Ll f a student rider c:m become snagged in the exit door hand rail . Production Dates: I 0/86-1 O, 93 lmolved: 2. 991 \fodel(s): Srurdibus & Sturdivan Recall Number & Description 96V-205 The clothing of a srudent rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: l /95-9196 Inrnlved: 616 \lodel(s): Sturdibu~ . Ll!.!le. ~ l 'niverse Recall ~umber & Description %\'-206 The clothing \ \J a student rider can hecome snagged in the exi1 Jo0r hand rail. Production Dates: l 95-9 96 \lodel(s): Eagle Involved: 89 Recall ~umber & Description 96V-162.003 The fuel tank \Vas puncrured during compliance testingA resulting in a failure to meet the requirements of Federal \1otor Vehicle Safety Standard No.  301, .. Fuel System Integrity. **************************************************************************** THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. (910} 889-4871 Production Dates:  77- l 92 lmolved: 79 .216 \1odel(s): All Star. Conventional. Minotour. MVP. Mighty Mite . Saf-T-Liner. & Vista Recall :\'.umber & Description 93V-032.001 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 4/77- 1/92 Involved: 4 .500 Model(s): All Star. Conventional. Minocour. MVP. Mighty Mite. Saf-T-Liner. & Vista Recall Number & Description 96V-054 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. Production Dates: 4/77-3 /96 Involved: 116.933 \1odel(s): All Star. Conventional. Minotour. MVP. ~1ighcy Mite. Saf-T-Liner. & Vista I, Recall ~umber & Description 96V-080 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. ' ...,. ...., - Production Dates: -l/77-7/96 Involved, 120.162 Model(s): All Star. Conventional. Minotaur. MVP. Mighty Mite. Saf-T-Liner. & Vista Recall Number & Description 96V- l 39 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the e:ti door control rod assembly. Production Dates: 9
73_ 7 92 \fodel(s): School Bus Involved: 42. 97 I Recall :\umber & Description 92\'-102.002 The fuel tank was punctured during compliance testing aIJ therefore the fuel system does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ~o. 301. -rue! System Integrity. Production Dates: 10/80-1 /92 Model(s): Bus & School Bus Involved: 6.248 Recall Number & Description 92V-0 13 The actuator that releases the two catches for the rear emergency push-out window cm fail to function \vhen needed due to poor maintenance. lack of iubrication. and/or corrosion . Production Dates: 9188-1,96 \lodel(s): Saf-T-Liner lmohed: 730 Recall ~umber & Description %\'-021 The brake chamber can be damaged due to contact with the suspension beam. Production Dates: 9/88-1/96 Involved: 695 Model(s): Saf-T-Liner Recall Number & Description 97V-030 The suspension beam can contact and damage the brake chamb, clamp band. Production Dates: 10/88-8192 \lodel(s1: Bus & School Bus Involved: 277 Recall Number & Description 92V- l 20 The welds which join the drive shaft to various engine and transmission components could be faulty . Production Dates: 11/89-1/93 Involved: 24.629 Model(s): All Star. Citiliner. Conventional. Mighty Mite. Minotaur. MVP, Saf-T-Liner, Vista. & School Bus Recall Number & Description 93V-013 The bus windows fail to meet the glass retention requirements of Federal i\lotor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217. "Bus Window Retention and Release.'' 33 Production Dates: 6/90-8/93 Involved: 336 Model(s): All Star & Type D Recall Number & Description 93 V-l-+2-001 The cap screws rhat connect the intermediate steering - linkages 10 the steering gear hox shafts \\ere improperly torqued during production. Production Dates: l .'91-919-l Imolved: 804 :\fodel(s): Vista Recall Number & Description 95\'-041 The bracket used to support the hydraulic brake line can crack due to stress and possibly sever the brake line . Production Dates: 2/91-12/92 Model(s): Bus & School Bus Involved: 188 Recall Number & Description 93V-029 The safety helt anchorage bolts were not large enough ro sustain specified load requirements during compliance resting and therefore Jo nor meet the requirements of F~J~ral \ llllor , Lhick \
_ifct~ :-,
tano:ird :\ (1 . .:: : 0. satety lklt . \ ~scrnhly . \ nchor:iges.  Production Dates: 7.'91-2 '96 "lodel(s): Conventional lmolved: 30.435 Recall :\'umber & Description 96 \' - I 05 The c.:lothing of a studem rider can become snagged in the a door hand rail.  Production Dates: 7 /91-2/96 Involved: 24,082 Model(s): Conventional Recall Number & Description 97V-031 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exi door hand rail. Production Dates: 12.'91-8 92 Model(s): Bus & School Bus Involved: 1.684 Recall Number & Description 92V-126 The wrong screws were used to attach the seat backs to the seat frames during production . Production Dates: 1/92-3/92 Model(s): Bus & School Bus Involved: 24 Recall Number & Description 92V-078 The incorrect installation of the air brake lines during production could cause the brakes to self-apply without warning to the driver. Production Dates: 1/92-7/96 Involved: 2.068 :vlodel(s): MVP. All Star. & Saf-T-Liner Recall '.'lumber & Description 96 V-164 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. e' 34 Production Dates: 2.'92-3/96 Involved: 37.717 :\fodel(s): All Star. Convemional. Minorour . .\1VP. Saf-T-Liner. & Vista Recall :\umber & Description 96V-065 The clothing of a srudem rider can become snagged in the ex door hand rail . Production Dates: 7 92-.5 93 \lodelm: .\II Star Inrnlved: 164 Recall :\umber & Description 93E-U29.002 The Allied Si~nai brake master cylinders have a gap berneen the master cy I ind er :rnc..i the remote hrake fluid reser\'oir adapter. Production Dates: 8/92-6/96 Imolved: 400 Model(s): Minorour Recall '.'Jumber & Description 96V-162.002 The fuel rank was punctured during compliance resting resulting in a failure{\) meet the requiremems of Federal \1otor \'ehick S::it~ty Standard No. ~()l. !uei System lntesmY ... Production Dates: 9 92--
03 \lodel(s): School Bus lnvohed: 305 Recall :\umber & Description ':13 \'- I 35 The driver does nor hear a continuous or imerminer!t audible ~ound signal when the switch that pre\ents the automatic extension of the stop signal arm is acti\'ated as required by Federai \1otor \'ehicle Safety Standard No. 131.  School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices. Production Dates: 9/92-7 /94 lnvohed: 1,040 Model(s): Saf-T-Liners & Transit-Lners Recall Number & Description 94V-1-B The hydraulic assist for the power steering can stop during hard turns if the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan shuts off during the turn. Production Dates: b, 93-1' 0-l Involved: 3.076 \lodeHsJ: Conventional. '.\1\.P. Saf-T-Liner. ~ \'ista Recall :\umber & Description 9.5\'-004 The safety heir retractor housing can become deformed. causing the safer., belt to become inoperative. Production Dates: 8/93-12.194 lnvohed: 1.413 Model(s): Citiliner. MVP. & Saf-T-Liner Recall ~umber & Description 95\'-148 The automatic transmission will nor shift imo low gear due to a misalignment of the PRNDL indicator. 35 Production Dates: 11/93-3/94 Invoh'ed: 129 '.\1odel(s): Minotour Recall '.':umber & Description 94 V-059 The s3.fely bell anchorages do not meel the strength requirements of Federal \1otor Vehick Safety Standard :\o. 210. safety Belt .\ssembly ."..nchorages. Production Dates: 11/93-1 L 94 \fodel<s): Vista Involved: 2.133 Recall Number & Description 95V-040 The heater \ ems do nm have covers which would prevent trash from entering the vem area and causing a fire. Production Dates: 1/94-2/95 Involved: 50 :\1odel(s): All Star. Conventional. Saf-T-Liner. & Vista Recall :\umber & Description 95\"-042 The :iir conditioning hose vem covers Jo nm meet the head impau requiremcms ot fec.kr:.ii \h)!L)r \ '.:h1..:i.: Safety Standard :\1). 2::. "S..:honi 13us Passenger S.:ating. Production Dates: 2/94-6/94 \lodel(s): Bus & School Bus lmolved: 360 Recall '.'lumber & Description 94V-120 The lemporary bypass cable for the neulral start switch may A not have been removed from the bus prior to delivery to the owner. W Production Dates: 3/94-9/94 Involved: 1,458 Model(s): School Bus Recall Number & Description 94V-214 The bus engine can still be started if the rear emergency exit door is locked. resulting in a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217. Bus Windo" Retention and Rele:ise ... Production Dates: 5.'94-8/94 Involved: 266 Model(s): Conventional. Minotour. & Vista Recall Number & Description 94 V-171 The location of the emergency ,~xit signs does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard >Jo. 217. Bus Window Retention and Release: Production Dates: 6/94-8/95 Model(s): MVP-EF Involved: 221 Recall Number & Description 95V-170 The positive battery cable can be melted by heat from the air discharge line. 36 II. I Production Dates: 6/94-8/95 :\fodel(s): MVP-EF Involved: 259 Recall :\umber & Description 95V-l 9 l The accelerator lever can bind against the engine cover possibly resulting in the accelerator remaining in the full throttle position. Production Dates: 9.194--+:95 Imolved: 350 :\1odeHs): Conventional. Ylinocour. Saf-T-Liner. & Vista Recall :\umber & Description 95V-087 The roof latches do not meet the requirements of Federal \1otor Vehicle Safety Standard ~o. 217. Bus Window Retention and Release: Production Dates: l l /94-11 /96 Model(s): Saf-T-Liner Involved: 1,800 Recall Number & Description 97Y-018 The nut that secures the main power supply unit can loosen nossibly resulting in 1he luss nr' \ehicle rower. Production Dates: 5 95-6195 ,todel(s): Vista lmolved: 17 Recall ~umber & Description 95V- l35 The wrong bolts were used to att~ch the drivers seat during rroduction resulting in a failure rn comply with Federal \fotor Vehicle Saivy Standard No. 209. safety Belt Assemblies. Production Dates: 6/95-2/96 Involved: 18 Model(s): School Bus Recall Number & Description 96V-189 The fittings used to secure seats and wheel chair tie-downs to the floor do not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222. School Bus Passenger Seating. Production Dates: 7 '95--+ 96 \-lodel(s): Saf-T-Liner lmolved: 55 Recall :\umber & Description 97V-020 The brake system does not meet stopping distance requirement~ of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121.  . .\ir Brake Systems: ***************************************************************************** TRANSi-CORP Production Dates: 1/90-7 / 91 :\1odel(s): FC720 016) 662-9000 Involved: 57 Recall :\umber & Description 94 V-225 The chassis frame rail can crack near the front and rear front axle spring hangers due to excessive stress. 37 VA'.\1-CO~. I'.\fC. (908) 356-8484 Production Dates: 1/90-12.'92 Imolved: 766 :\lodel(s): Type A Recall :'\umber & Description: 93\'-032.00-l The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit Jnnr hand raii. WA Y'.\E WHEELED VEHICLES/HARSCO CORPORATION (717) 763-7064 Production Dates: 8/93-9/93 Involved: 40 Model(s): Chaperone & Lifeguard Recall :\'umber & Description 93\/-195 The emergency exit door latches were assembled using ~cand2 i1UtS instead lit l, 1ckin<2 nuts. Production Dates: 9 '93-5 95 ,1odel(s): Lifestar lnvohed: 235 Recall '.'iumber & Description '::111 \. - i 33 The fuel tank barrier collapsed during impact test resulting in a failure to meet requ1rem..:m~ ,,( 1~Jaal \lotor \'ehick Satety Standard \:o. 301. Fuel System Integrity. Production Dates: 1 /94-6/94 Involved: 19 Model(s): Lifescar Recall Number & Description 94V-150 The stud welds connecting the air brake supply lines to the vehicle frame can fail. possibly resulting in the air brake supply line falling on to the exhaust system. Production Dates: 2.'9-+--+- ll-+ :\lodel(s): Lifescar lnrnlved: 13 Recall Number & Description 94 V-112 The exhaust system clamp boles were not torqued completely during production which could allow e:-..haust gases to enter the passenger compartment. ~**************************************************************************** 38 i .J SCHOOL BUS EQUIPMENT RECALLS FROM JANUARY 1992 THROUGH APRIL 1997 39 CARPENTER MANUFACTURING. INC. (812) 849-3131 Production Dates: 5.186-2/96 Involved: 1.415 :\Iodel(s): Carpenter & Wayne School Buses Recall ~umber & Description: 96E-007 The clothing of a student rider can become snagged in the exit door hand rail. HERCJ
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Note: Hercules Engine is conducting this recall on behalf of each subordinate manufacturer. ***************************************************************************** KI~EDY~E CORPORA TIO~ (913) 841-4000 Production Dates: 7 192-7 /93 Involved: :3 .182 Model(s): Goshen GC 11 & Sentry Recall Number & Description 94-013 The wheel chair restraint hooks may release on their own without warning while the vehicle is in motion. Note: Kinedyne is conducting this recall on behalf of Goshen Coach. ***************************************************************************** -r J WELLS ALUMI7'lXM CORPORATION Production Dates: l 2.'92-3,94 :\fodel(s): Thomas Built School Bus & Bus Production Dates: I 2 .'92-3 .' 9  :\1odel(s): Van Con School Bus Production Dates: 7 93_ 7 94 :\fodel(s): Mid Bus Guide OW. GuiJe SW. Superior. & Busette Production Dates: 1.193-5.'94 Model(s): AmTran Genesis & Ward (410 494-4500 Inrnlnd: 5.000 Inrnhed: 30 Invoiveri: 111 Involved: 1.447 Recall Number & Description 94E-01 l The emergency exit window latches are not strong enough to meet the requiremems of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217. --Bus Window Retention and Release. :'\otc: Wells ,\luminum 1s -.:nnduc1in~ this recall (ln bc::haif n1 e:irn hus manu1acturer. r CURRE~T SCHOOL BUS INVESTIGATIONS I, 42 - Introduction .} This section contains information concerning current safety defect and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard compliance investigations being conducted by NHTSA . ... - Office of Defect Investigations Safety Defect Investigations Make Ford Model(s) B700 Year(s) Subject 1992 Loss of power steering assist (PE96-073). Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard {FMVSS} Compliance Investigations Make Model(s) Blue Bird TC2000 Blue Bird TC2000 Carpenter Classmate II & Classic Wayne Lifestar Year(s) Description 1996 Failure to meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 217, "Bus Window Retention and Release. 1997 Failure to meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 301. "Fuel System Integrity." 1995-96 Failure to meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 217, "Bus Window Retention and Release." 1995 Failure to meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 222, 'School Bus Passenger Seating." If you have any information pertaining to these investigations please contact the Auto Safety Hotline at (800) 424-9393. The information you provide will be forwarded to the involved investigator. who may contact you for additional information. 43 HOW TO CONTACT NHTSA WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the Federal government agency responsible for assuring the safety of vehicles traveling on public roadways. The Auto Safety Hotline was established by NHTSA to allow members of the public to communicate their concerns relating to motor vehicle safC!Y-to ttie agency. WHAT THE HOTLINE DOES The Hodine collects complaints relating to:  Current safety recall campaigns  Safety related defects found in a motor vehicle or item of motor vehicle equipment OTHER SERVICES The Hotline also distributes information on the following topic areas:  Current safety recall campaigns  Current safety defect and noncompliance investigations conducted by NHTSA  Child safety scats  Safety belts and air bags  Drunk driving literature  Annual safety recalls report  Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards  Motor vehicle import requirements  Odometer fraud  Uniform tire grading specifications HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION The Hotline can be reached from anywhere in the United States and its territories by calling (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. Operators are available to take your calls Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time. Consumers who contact the Hotline during non-opentionaJ hours can leave a message on the answering machine, which will be responded to oa die next business day. Spanish speaking operators are also available. Hearing impaired persons may contact the Hodine at (800) 424-9152 or (202) 366-7800. VISIT US ON THE WEB Information is now available on the Internet at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov -- Arkansas DIRECTOR'S COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TATE CAPITOL MALL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071  (501) 682-4475 GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education Division NO: CUR-97-096 Page: 1 of 1 OFHCE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Date: June 3, 1997 Forward Copies To: Superintendents, Co-Op Directors Other: Summer School Directors Type of Memo: Regulatory Response Required By: Those Affected Assistant Director, Planning & Curriculum: Mr. Bill Ballard Subject: K-3 Summer Program Administration Index Code: CGA Regulatory Authority: Ark. Code Ann. 6-16-703 (Supp. 1997) Contact Person: Mary Kaye McKinney Phone No: (501) 682-5615 Enclosed is a final copy of the Rules and Regulations for the K-3 Summer Supplemental Instructional Program. The State Board of Education approved these as final rules and regulations during the meeting on May 19, 1997. The K-3 Summer School applications are being reviewed. Enclosed is a corrected copy of the June calendar which had an error listing Monday as June 29th instead of June 30th. If this change impacts your summer school program, please resubmit the corrected calendar. Although infonnation was provided to increase the number of extended days, the State Board of Education selected to maintain the rules and regulations as currently written. The rules and regulations still require a minimum number of 25 days for summer school participation with no more than 2 extended days. If you have submitted an application with more than two extended days, please submit a revised calendar with extended day justification, eithe through fax to (501)682-4441 or mail by June 13, 1997. If you have questions, please contac either Mary Kaye McKinney, Susan Underwood or Glenda Nugent. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULES AND REGULATIONS SUMMER SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM: Early Childhood Initiative 1.00 Regulatory Authority 1.01 These regulations shall be known as the Arkansas Department of Education Regulations Governing the Summer Supplemental Instructional Program for the Early Childhood Initiative. 1.02 The State Board of Education enacted these regulations pursuant to its authority under Ark. Code Ann. 6-16-703 (Supp.1997). 2.00 Purpose of Regulations 2.01 The purpose of these regulations is to provide guidelines under which local school districts may be allowed to provide summer supplemental instruction for students in kindergarten through grade three not performing at grade level during the regular school year. 2.02 These regulations outline the procedures under which students are identified for participation in the supplemental summer school. 2.03 These regulations describe the condition under which students who are determined to be performing below grade level in reading and mathematics may be promoted to the next grade level. 3.00 Definitions 3.01 "Below grade level" for all children in kindergarten through third grade shall be determined by the local school district using a combination of measures including teacher made tests, teacher observation, performance based assessments including portfolios and other diagnostic indicators, and/or performance on other appropriate screening/assessment instruments. 3.02 "Grade level" for students identified as disabled under state and federal regulations, shall be determined at the local district by the Individual Education Program (IEP) committee, using a combination of criteria including attainment of goals and objectives related to reading and mathematics on each student's IEP, results of criterion-referenced tests, and measures of discrepancy between ability and achievement. 3.03 "Summer school" shall be 25 days with each day being four hours in length. Student/teacher interaction shall be a minimum of three hours each day. The A remaining hour shall be for snacks, breaks, and teacher planning. These days W shall be scheduled outside the regular school year. Of the 25 days, no more than two may be extended to eight hours and count as two, four hour days. 4.00 Student Eligibility 4.01 Students enrolled in grades K-3 during the regular school year and performing below grade level in reading and/or mathematics and at-risk for retention are eligible and shall attend summer school to be eligible for promotion to the next grade. 5.00 Location of Summer School Classes 5.01 Local districts providing a supplemental summer school program for grades K-3 may elect to provide the program within the district or cooperatively with other districts. 6.00 Staffing 6.01 Each summer school program shall be staffed by an administrator and teachers from the K-6 level who meet state licensure regulations for K-6 or 1-6. 6.02 All site administrators and teachers of K-3 summer school shall have completed the Early Childhood Initiative Training as provided by the Arkansas Department of Education or the K-4 Crusade Graduate Course. 6.03 Class size shall be based on a student/teacher ratio of 12 to 1. An instructional assistant shall be provided for any class that includes more than two grade levels. 7.00 Funding 7.01 Summer programs shall be provided at no cost to students and shall include instruction, teacher preparation, transportation. materials. and snacks. 8.00 Instruction 8.01 The instructional program shall be developed consistent with the strategies presented in the Early Childhood Initiative. 8.02 The instructional program shall provide for effective parent involvement which actively engages the parent/ primary caregiver in the education of their child. Parent involvement should emphasize promotion of literacy within the home and  may include parent/child school sponsored activities, parent/primary caregiver volunteers, written and verbal communications, conferences, training of activities/ materials that may be used in the home, etc. 8.03 Students in grades K-3 who are identified as not reading at grade level should receive intensive reading instruction during their regularly scheduled reading time throughout the regular school year. The intensive reading instruction may include one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction which includes specific strategies to support a balanced literacy program. 8.04 Students who participated in summer school shall have activities designed for sustaining progress during the following year. These activities may include but not limited to the following:  placement with a teacher(s) who has participated in qualifying training  supplemental services  extended day tutorial  parent/home intervention 9.00 Administration 9.01 Each school district must prepare a plan that will provide for the supplemental summer school program for students in the district. The plan may provide for a single district program or describe how the district will provide such a program through a cooperative effort. 9.02 The plan must be submitted for approval to the Department of Education on or before May 31 of each year. 9.03 The plan must include superintendent signed assurances, a descript10n of the student identification process used consistent with section 4.01 of these Rules and Regulations, calendar, class grouping and description of parent involvement. 9.04 Demographic student data must be submitted to the Department of Education by October 15th of each year. 9.05 The local school district may apply to the Director of the Department of Education for a waiver to enhance and expand the use of funds for in-school and summer school for the development of an overall comprehensive program when the district has identified their students as being at grade level. SUMMER SCHOOL CALENDAR A Circle the days that summer school will be provided. B. Indicate the beginning and ending time for each day (ie.8: I 5 - 12:00). C. Enrichment experiences (ie. Field trips, parent day, etc.) Beyond a three hour may be approved if related to the curriculum. Indicate the day, time and attach description/plan. JUNE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 IO l l 12 l3 14 16 17 18 19 . 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30  Arkansas DIRECTOR'S COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ED STATE CAPITOL MALL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071  (501) 682-4475 GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education Division JUN 9 - 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Forward Copies To: Superintendents, Co-Op Directors Secondary Principals NO: CUR-97-097 Page: 1 of 2 Date: June 4, 1997 Type of Memo: Informational Response Required By: Optional There are attachments to this memo. Assistant Director, Planning & Curriculum: Bill Ballard Subject: Technology Resources Index Code: IJND Satellite Instruction for the 1997-98 School Year Regulatory Authority: State Board of Education Guidelines Adopted April, 1989 Contact Penon: Dr. Charles Watson Phone No: (501) 682-4474 FAX No.: (501) 682-4886 Since 1988, the State Board of Education has endorsed the inclusion of satellite-delivered instruction in secondary schools of the state. Under the guidelines, the Department of Education is charged with supervising the programming as well as approving credit courses that are proposed for the school curriculum. Schools that currently provide satellite courses, as well as those that intend to provide one or more courses via satellite-delivered instruction, must complete the one-page Application for Satellite Instruction 1997-98 form. The providers have been advised that they should not accept registration information that does not include an approved Department of Education application. Currently, there are four approved providers of instructional programming. Each establishes different registration dates, and each has a different method for completing the registration process. Each school must register students directly with the provider. Due to the changing nature of program delivery, each school should verify that Satellite receiver equipment continues to be compatible with that used by the provider. A Distance Learning Committee, chaired by Dr. Charles D. Watson, is charged with the responsibility of linking the Department with the providers of distance learning and reviewing and recommending approval of applications for credit-based courses. The committee will provide technical assistance to schools as needed to assure quality instructional programs through this medium. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and a copy of the approval will be returned to the district. Applications should be in our office no later than Friday, August 1, 1997. Please return to: Dr. Charles D. Watson Manager, Special Projects Arkansas Department of Education #4 State Capitol Mall, Room 107A Little Rock, AR 72201-1071 ease type application information School District SATELLITE INSTRUCTION 1997-98 Application Form Arkansas Department of Education -------------------------------------- Address -----------------County ------------------ --~------------- Zip Superintendent _______________ Telephone ______________ _ School Coordinator _____________ Telephone ______________ _ Do you presently have dish and receiver equipment? Yes ___ _ No ___ _ l'rom t.lie att.clJed llst of course approved for t.lie 1997-98 clJool :,ear, 11st clJ course to be ofTend, t.lie propam -urctJ, t.lie t:Ja.uoom Ji,cJJJtator arid t.lie .ocJaJ security zuu111Nr oft.lie Ji,cJJJtator. COURSE PROGRAM SOURCE NUMBER STUDENTS f ACILIT A TOR Anv chanac in course or facilitator should be provided to the Arkansas Department of Education on or before AuJ
!ust I. 1997. Did your district participate in satellite instruction during 1996-97? Yes __ _ No ___ _ FACILITATOR'S SS# Please return tbi, form on or before August 1, 1997 to Dr. Charles D. Watson, Manager, Special Projects, Arkan1a1 Department of Education, #4 State Capitol Mall, Room 107-A, Little Rock, AR 72201-1071. ASSURANCES I . Teachers/classroom managers will particpate in an in-service training to learn about equipment, course organization and classroom management. 2. The district is unable to employ a certified teacher (s) to teach the course(s) used to meet the Standards. 3. Enrollment in the course(s) does not exceed requirement of the Standards. Date __ Approved __ Disapproved Superintendent For SEA Use Only Reviewed by: __________ _ - Guidelines Utilization of Satellite Instruction Uevi.\'ed April I 'JH'J I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Satellite programs for instructional purposes in Arkansas school districts must be under the supervision of the State Department of Education. All courses taught by satellite must adhere to guidelines and course objectives established by the Department of Education or be approved by the Department of Education. Satellite Courses must be taught by experienced master teachers. Each satellite class must have a classroom manager who is a certified teacher, preferably in a related field, to supervise and manage the classroom. (In exceptional cases a trained aide may be used.) In-service training must be provided for classroom managers to learn about equipment, course organization and classroom management. Instructional programs should be liver and interactive or provide for microcomputer software designed to reinforce the television lessons. Supplemental)' printed materials correlated with the satellite course must be used for reYiew, drill and practice and homework in order to strengthen concepts being taught. Specific uniform procedures for evaluating student progress must be used in the courses. Two units of satellite course credit may be applied toward graduation requirements. Districts designated as isolated may request pem1ission from the Department of Education to offer a third unit of credit. I 0. In order to award credit for satellite courses in subjects that are required by the Standards, a school district must be unable to pro,ide a certified teacher for the course. 11 . Schools may provide satellite courses either live or by use of video tapes. (Video tape courses must also provide microcomputer software.) 12. Enrollment in satellite classes must adhere to State Department of Education class size guidelines. 13. All satellite courses offered for credit as required by the education Standards must have the approval of the Department of Education. These guidelines will be used as a basis for granting approval to local districts who wish to offer courses by satellite. Approved Providers of Satellite-Delivered Courses 1997-98 Satellite Education Resources Consortium (SERC) P.O. Box 50008 Columbia, SC 29250 800-476-5001 www.scsn.net/users/serc Full schedule of courses (see attached delivery schedule) See Web site for course descriptions and enrollment fees Spanish Via Satellite Educational Communications Center Kansas State University - 128 Bob Dole Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 800-533-6036 Spanish I and II Delivery schedule attached United Star Distance Learning Consortium, Inc. Formerly TI-IN Network 9300 Livingston Road Fort Washington, Maryland 20744 888-828-7352 Full schedule of courses (see attached delivery schedule) PeachStar Education Services Georgia Public Broadcasting P.O. Box 38472 Atlanta, GA 30334 800-222-6006 www.ceismc.gatech.edu/irasshai/ Irasshai - Japanese I and II : . .,,. ~
.1::~ . -  '( Technical Information . . . '  ,e,. Course Titles and Descriptions I Transmission Schedule SERC *Tentative* Transmission Schedule 1997-98 School Year Last Updated: 4114197 (Exact satellite information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.) !EASTERN TIMEIIKu-BAND DIGITAL IIEASTERN TIMEIIKu-BAND DIGITajlEASTERN TIME C-BAND ANALOG 1 8:00 am - II Russian II 118:~0 am - I-Li:ehls~:pe- I"' om 1=:
1 . 8:50 am __ TIWfTh/F .. 8.55 am . M/I'/WfTh/F _ 9.25 am M/I'/WfTh/F Japanese II 1 M/I'/WfTh/F 9:00 am - IIAP Economics 119:00 am - II Gennan l 119:30 am - ll:00 a .. T/Th .. 9:50 am __ M/I'/WfTh/F .. 10:20 am :======~:======~ I~~
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: Politics I- 11. II- 11:50am I: 1110:00 am - II Gennan I 1110:30 am - . .. 10:50 am __ MII'/WfTh/F .. 11:20 am Japanese Ill M/I'/WfTh/F Japanese II -TapeM/ f/WfTh/F 11 :00 am - Latin I 11 :30 am  Section 8 I I iapanese I ll : 50 am . Mil' /W fTh/F . 12: 20 pm Mil' /W fTh/F ::======:::::========::======::======~::======: I=~ II 12:00pm- 12:50 pm ll:OOpm- 1:50 pm I- 1 2:00 pm 2:50pm 3:00 pm- 3:50 pm 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 1 3:00 pm - . 5:00pm Japanese I -TapeM/ I'/WfTh/F llspanish I II-llspanish II IRUWDIU -Tape- M/W/F 12:00pm - 1:15 pm II- 111:30 pm. 2:10pm II-II Scien<:e Out <Thi, World I -Tape- . Th Work in the 21st Century Math in the Middle ... Staff Development II- II-II- II-II II II II II II Remember to check back here for updates often! COURSE FORMAT Spanish via Satellite (SVS) utilizes a five-day per week format, in which the learning experience is enhanced through a variety of instructional methods, including textbooks, audiocassette tapes, and computer software, as well as live television broadcasts. Course content is comparable to traditional beginning Spanish courses .. Students learn to communicate with people of the Spanish-speaking world through instruction and practice in the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Both Spanish I and II emphasize cultural awareness. Two -!5-minute, li\e television (via satellite) programs are presented each Tuesd,1\ and Thursday, at the following times: SPANISH l-1l:30PM - 1:15 PMCT SPANISH II- 1:30PM - l:15 PMCT During these broadcasts, a random rotation of schools assures telephone interaction between students and the studio instmctor. Scheduling of classes at times which coincide ,,ith the live broadcasts is strongly encouraged. On non-broadcast d,1ys, a classroom Teaching Partner conducts learning activities developed and pro\ided by the instructor. The instructor or an assist,mt is only il toll-free call away. A tol:-free telephone line is 1-.1ro\ided to facilitate contact between the ECC instructor and staff, and the Teaching Partners and students. T COURSE EQUIPMENT The participating school"s downlink (satellite dish antenna and receiver) must be able to receive Ku-Band frequencies. Please be aware that there are two major satellite bands: C-Band and Ku-Band, which, somewhat like AM and FM radio, cannot automatically be received on all equipment. This equipment must be steerable in order to adjust for any transponder changes. Some CBand equipment can be retrofitted to receive Ku-Band signals. To verify this option, contact your equipment supplier. Other necessary equipment includes:  television monitor (2~ rcc,,mm,n,k,11  videocassette recorder (to record broadcasts off-air)  dedicated telephone line  cordless telephone (,,,,ak,r-plwn, tund1,>11 Ice "111lh"'.Ocd l  audiocassette player/ recorder or CD player/ cassette recorder (with tone or bass/ treble control: a "boom-box" is ideal) 1Cll , ''- ,r rcc,,,11111,11,kd 1,,,. ,l.111t, ,111cl 1,,ngc, it, 1 l APR-21-1997 13:41 WESTCOTT 972 716 5109 P.04 United Star Distance Learning Consortium (USDLC), Inc. 1997-98 Broadcast Schedule StarNet (formerly TI-IN Network) nme PT MT CT ET Chllnnel A (2132> Channel B rns61 4:30Lm. 5:30a.m. 6:JOLm. 7
30Lm, CNN Newsroom 5:00 a.111. 6:00 a.m. 7:00a.m. 8:00Lm. Anatomy & Physiology Latin I Block (Fall) Latin Il Block (Spring) 6:00a.m. 7:00a.m. 8:00a.ra. 9:00a.m. Spanish I 6:JOa.m. 7:JO LID, 8:JOLm. 9:30a.m. Research Writing {T,TH) Business Comm. (MWF) 1:00a.m. 8:00a.m. 9:001.m. 10:00 LIii, Gennan Il French II Intro to Elem. World Around L's 8:00a.m. 9:00a.m. 10:00a.m. 11:00 a.JD, Spanish II SJ>IDWl ' (T,TII) {MWF) 8:30Lm. 9:30a.m. 10:JOa.m. 11:30 Lm. . Science Cowits! 3-5 {MWF) EJemStodent Enrich. (T, TH) 9:00 a.m. 10:00 LID. 11:00 LID- 12:00 p.m. Calculus/ AP Calculus French I 10:00a.m. 11:00a.m. 12:00 p.m. l:OOp.m. Marine/Aquatic Science Science World <M-TH)  (Fall-Saltwater, Oceans
Spring-Freshwater, wetlands) 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p-111. Languages Around the World (M-,'.fH) , ., .. _
ffi~Scbool Enrichment (F) ., 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00p.m. 2:00 p.m. Sociology/PsycboloiY/ Science COUDli! 6-8  AP Psychology Middle School (MWF) ~ ~~-~oo~-Enri~ er.TH> ... ' .. .. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00p.m. 3:00 p.m. Tes?, _101 (T.111) .. - Japanese n (MWTH) ' . 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.111, SAT/ACT 'That Review. en .. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00p.m. 4:00 p.m. Tech Talk (M). .  011 ~ol (M-TII) . Staff Developm~t ('f,TH)  Middle School NOTE: All courser
arc subJ~I to muwnum enrollment Apn/ JO, 1997  Available as a single semester or u a full-year cou~e. *-Most Staff Development will be pre-taped. Some Staff Development will be live and interactive. Courses scheduled in $haded rime blocks are pre-taped. For IDformatioa Call: 1-188-823-7352  Transmission Schedule lrasshai, Japanese I, will be delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. lrasshai, Japanese II, will be delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Some weeks will have two broadcasts
other weeks will have three. A detailed calendar/ schedule for Japanes_e I and II can be provided to schools interested in enrollment. Video programs need to be taped and used in the sequence of their broadcast so that the audio interaction sessions can properly support video instruction. It is not necessary to watch the programs as they air since they are not live
however, programs must be viewed on the day of the broadcast or before the audio interaction session as the lessons are sequential. For both Japanese I and II, the first air date for the 1997 - 1998 school year is Wednesday, September 3, 1997. The final broadcast date will be Wednesday May 20, 1998. There will be days throughout the year that will be used to "catch up." This will mean that there will not be a broadcast on that day, and class time will be used for students to get caught up on related instructional activities, review and practice what they've learned, and prepare for upcoming exams. There will also be days when there will not be a broadcast due to holidays. As closely as possible, every effort will be made to parallel the holiday schedule for the majority of schools. It will be the facilitator's role to coordinate the use of the video broadcasts, the classroom activities, the audio interaction sessions, and the required assessment with the transmission schedule. 3 en n :r tD 0.. C - tD Atiaosas DIRECI'OR'S COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 4 J\TE CAPITOL MALL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071  (501) 682-4475 GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education Division JUN - 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORI Forward Copies To: Superintendents, Co-Op Directors NO: FIN-97-115 Page: 1 of I Date: June 5, 1997 Type of Memo: Regulatory Response Required By: All There are attachments to this memo. Assistant Director, Finance & Administration: Dr. Bobbie Davis Subject: Safety Drills Index Code: EBCB Tri-Annual Fire Drill Reports Regulatory Authority: Ark. Code Ann. 6-10-110 (Repl. 1993) Contact Person: Dave Floyd Phone No: 682-4261 Your third tri-annual fire drill report is due on June 20, 1997. Enclosed is a copy of the form for your use. Duplicate this form as needed for your district. Please report the results of all of your monthly drills that were not included on your February report. Return the form to School Plant Service. TRI-ANNUAL FIRE DRILL REPORT AS REQUIRED BY STATE BOARD POLICY FOR ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN KEEPING WITH ACT 61 of the 1959 ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY School District Name: ---------------------------- Address: _________________ County: ____________ _ Report #1 ________ Report#2 _________ Report #3 _______ _ (Sept 20) (Feb 20) (June 20) 1. Is there a School Fire Marshal Program currently in operation in each unit of the school district? Yes____ No ___ _ 2. Is there an adequate evacuation plan with a diain:a,rn posted inside each classroom of the school district? Yes____ No ___ _ 3. Are all buildings checked for haz.ards before being locked at the end of the day and at night after activities? Yes____ No ___ _ 4. Has each school facility been inspected by your local fire department, as required by Ark. Code Ann. 6-21- 106? Yes ___ _ No ---- 5. Does the district provide a program of safety training essential to the reasonable protection of the lives of students and property from fire and other haz.ards in each unit of the school district? Yes____ No ___ _ SCHOOL DA TE OF FIRE DRILL TIME OF FIRE DRILL EVACUATION TIME Dave Floyd, Coordinator SCHOOL PLANT SERVICE SIGNED --------SUPERINTENDENT DA TE _______ _ PLEASE SUBMIT TO: SCHOOL PLANT SERVICE, ROOM 110-B #3 CAPITOL MALL, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201 ADE Form No. FIN-07-00-001 8/91 Attansas DIRECTOR'S COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION "'" \ ,,:r
.]1' ~'f,111fl'E CAPITOL MALL LITIL~ ROCK, ARKANSAS '?2201~1~?1  (501) 682-4475 -    cr:,U GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education D1v1S1on Cl--flCE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Forward Copies To: Secondary Principals Middle/Jr. High Principals Elementary Principals NO: DIR 97-016 Page: 1 of 1 Date: June 5, 1997 Type of Memo: Informational Response Required By: Those Affected There are attachments to this memo. Deputy Director, General Education: Dr. Diana Julian Subject: Supervision of Professional Staff Index Code: GCN Teacher Supervision Workshop for New Elementary/Secondary Principals Regulatory Authority: NIA Contact Person: Janinne Riggs Phone No: 682-4374 The Arkansas Department of Education will sponsor a workshop on teacher supervision for new elementary/secondary principals on July 24, 1994, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the North Little Rock High School-East Campus Mini Auditorium, 2400 Lake view Road, North Little Rock. The workshop will focus on the principles of supervision and evaluation, legal issues pertaining to evaluation, and the recently adopted teacher evaluation regulations. Featured speakers will be Dr. Diana Julian, Deputy Director and Mr. Paul Blume, General Counsel for the Arkansas School Boards Association. The recently adopted rules and regulations do not require new principals to attend teacher evaluation training sessions, however, the ADE does plan to continue providing orientation sessions. Attendance is not mandatory and is the decision of the local district. Please return the attached registration to Janinne Riggs, Room# 401-A, Fax Number: 501-682-4249 no later than July 11, 1997 to confirm participation. Lunch will be on your own. Contact Janinne at 682-4374 if you have questions. Namti. School District: Position
TEACHER SUPERVISION WORKSHOP For New Elementary/Secondary Principals July 24, 1997 9:30 A.M. - ~:00 P.M. North Little Rock High School-East Campus Mini Auditorium 2400 Lakeview Road North Little Rock (Map on back of Agenda) Mailina= Address
____________________ _ Phone Number: Please return this registration by July 11, 1997, to Janinne Riggs #4 State Capitol Mall, Room 401-A, Little Rock, AR 72201 or fax to (501) 682-1249. attachment -DM # DIR 97-016 TEACHER SUPERVISION WORKSHOP July 24, 1997 North Little Rock High School-East Campus Mini Auditorium 2400 Lakeview Road North Little Rock (Map on back of Agenda) Tentative Agenda 9:30 -11:30- Dr. Diana Julian The Principles of Supervision 11:30-1:00- Lunch on your own 1:00 -3:00- Mr. Paul Blume Legal Issues    ADE Memos Received 6-16-97 Computerized Data Systems Statewide Information System Manual Public Hearing Public Hearing on Proposed Revisipn to ADE's Regulations <1
nd Procedures Governing Home Schools School District Annual Report Final Notice of Accreditation for the 1996-97 School Year Intervention/Prevention Grant Program for Arkansas School Children Arkansas . DIRECTOR'S COMMUNICATION .,~~1~!M~~K.~!'KE.!?,!!,S~!!.2~ GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education Division JUN I G 1997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING NO: IT-97-002 Page: 1 of 1 Date: June 12, 1997 Forward Copies To: Superintendents, Co-Op Directors Type of Memo: Informational Response Required By: None There are attachments to this memo. Assistant Director, Information and Technology: Jim Boardman Subject: Computerized Data Systems Index Code: EHA Statewide Information System Manual Regulatory Authority: NI A Contact Person: John Gately Brenda Caudle Phone No: (501) 682-5246 (johng@apscn.kl2.ar.us) (501) 682-5192 (brendac@apscn.kl2.ar.us) The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) in cooperation with the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN) has developed a state reporting process that will allow Arkansas school districts to report their data electronically over the statewide network to the Department. Enclosed is a copy of the Statewide Information System Manual for the 1997-98 and 1998-99 school years. The manual includes the data elements, submission cycles, list of reports, and calculations which will be used for the initial implementation of the system. The manual and data elements will be updated annually in consultation with school districts and educational service cooperative staff to reflect changes in state and federal reporting requirements. Every effort will be made to distribute the annual update as far in advance of the new fiscal year as possible. Anticipated changes for the 1998-99 school year include revision in the course code/job assignment numbering system to make the numbering system more standard and reflective of the variety of courses being offered. Changes in the numbering system should be available by January 1998. The manual cannot answer all questions, especially for non-APSCN districts. Please contact statewide information system project leader, John Gately at 682-5246 (johng@apscn.kl2.ar.us) or the data base manager, Brenda Caudle at 682-5192 (brendac@apscn.kl2.ar.us) with any comments or concerns. JUN 1 6 i997 OFFICE OF DESEGREGATION MONITORING Forward Copies To: Superintendents, Co-Op Directors NO: TEC-97-050 Page: I of I Date: June 12, 1997 Type of Memo: Informational Response Required By: Those Affected Assistant Director, Technical Assistance: Frank Anthony Subject: Public Hearing lndex Code: BEE Public Hearing on Proposed Revision to ADE's Regulations and Procedures Governing Home Schools Regulatory Authority: Ark. Code Ann. ~ 6- I 5-50 I through 507 (Repl. 1993) as amended by Act 522 of 1995 and Act 400 of 1997. Contact Person: Yvette Dillingham Phone No: (501) 682-4252 NOTICE: THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ADE) WILL HOLU A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE ADE'S REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING HOME SCHOOL ON MONDAY,JUNE 30, 1997,AT 2:00 P.M. IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE BIG MAC BUILDING, #I CAPITOL MALL, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. A COPY OFTIIE PROPOSED REVISIONS IS ATTACHED. WRITTEN COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED lJNTILJUNE JO, 1997, AND THOSE COMMENTS SHOULD BE SENT TO: YVETTE DILLINGHAM,#-' CAPITOL MALL, ROOM 102-B, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201. 1.00 PROPOSED ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR HOME SCHOOLS REGULATORY AUTHORITY 1.0 I These regulations shall be known as Arkansas Department of Education Regulations governing the Home School Program. 1.02 These regulations are enacted pursuant to the State Board of Education's authority under Ark. Code Ann. 6-15-501 through 507 (Repl. 1993) as amended by ACT 522 of 1995 and Act 400 of 1997. 2.00 PURPOSE 2.0 I It is the purpose of these regulations to set the reasonable guidelines for the operation of the Home School Program. 3.00 GENERAL 3.01 Under Arkansas law children between the ages oftive (5) and seventeen ( 17) inclusive on October I (September I to begin in school year 1998 in accordance with Act 12]0 of 1997) must attend school. 3.02 For the purpose of this Act, a parent who intends to home school a child who will be five (5) years old by October I (September I to begin in school year 1998 in accordance with Act 1230 of 1997), must enroll the child in home school within ten (10) days of the beginning of the current school year or at any time during the school year the parent withdraws the child from the local or resident school district. Parent/guardian withdrawing their child during the school year must register for home school within ten ( I 0) days of the beginning of each school year thereafter. Any parent/guardian who withdraws their child from public, private, or parochial school any time during the school year shall file an Intent to Home School and Waiver Forms with the superintendent of the local or resident school district. These forms shall be tiled within ten ( I 0) days of withdrawal from the public, private, or parochial school. As described in Section Five (5) in these Rules and Regulations. any student entering home schooling during the school year shall participate in the re(Juired State testing Rev. 6/97 program at the required grade levels0 3.03 Parents may elect for a child, who will not be six (6) by October 1 (or five (S) by September I to begin in school year I 998 in accordance with Act 1230 of I 997), not to attend kindergarten by filing a Kindergarten Waiver form with the local school district administration office. 3.04 A home school is defined as a school conducted primarily by parents or legal guardians for their own children. 3.05 Home school students who enroll in a public, private or parochial school during the time they are home schooling cannot re-enter home schooling until a new Notice of Intent and Waiver forms are completed and returned to the local or resident school district. 3.06 Home school students who are in the required grade levels for which the state mandates norm-referenced testing and who are no more than two (2) years beyond the normal age for the required grade levels must take a standardized normreferenced test as identified by the Arkansas Department of Education and results will be used for statistical purposes only. 3.07 Books, curricula or materials are not furnished by the Arkansas Department of Education, local school district, or education se1vice cooperatiw 1t is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to purchase all books, curricula or materials that they use in home schooling. 4.00 NOTICE OF INTENT 4.01 Parents or Guardians who plan to home school must file written notice by completing and returning the printed current year Notice of Intent and Waiver forms to the public school superintendent's otlice of their local or resident school district within ten (I 0) days of the beginning of each school year or at any time during the school year that the parent/guardian withdraws the child(ren) from the local or resident school district. Parent/guardian who withdraws their child(ren) during the school year must complete a current year printed Notice of Intent and Waiver forms within ten ( I 0) days of the beginning of the school year thereafter. There are no exceptions to these filing requirements except as outlined in 4.02. 4.02 Any student(s) home schooled in another state prior to moving to Arkansas during Rev. 6/97 2 4.03 the current school year may continue in a home school if the parent(s) or guardian(s) file the current year printed Notice of Intent and Waiver forms with their local or resident public school superintendent's otlice within thirty(30) school days. The required Notice of Intent and Waiver forms must be the printed current year forms obtained from your local superintendent's office and must include the following information for statistical and test administration purposes only: a. The name, date of birth, and grade level of each child and the name and address of the public, private, home school or parochial school last attended, if any, for each student. b. The location of the home school (your mailing address) and phone number. c. A brief description of the basic core curriculum to be used and the subjects to be taught. d. Schedule of instruction to be followed (hours per day
days per week
number of weeks). e. The education qualifications of the parent/teacher(s). f Parents or guardians shall deliver written notice in person to the superintendent of their local school district the first time such notice is given~ 5.00 TESTING REQUIRED 5.01 ACHIEVEMENT TESTS a. Test administration of home school students shall be under the direction of the education service cooperatives and the Pulaski County school districts. Achievement testing will be during the testing dates identified by the Arkansas Department of Education. b. The education service cooperatives and Pulaski County school districts will ensure that all test materials are secure before testing, between and following test administration and provide the Arkansas Department of Education, for approval by the Director, with a common set of procedures for test Rev. 6/97 3 administration of home school students in the required grade levels. These common set of procedures must include security measures to ensure that appropriate testing conditions and procedures have been followed as outlined in the appropriate test administration instructions. c. Each student enrolled in a home school program who is considered to be in the required grades or no more than two (2) years beyond the age appropriate grade will be tested annually by using the State identified norm-referenced achievement test. d. Parent/guardian requesting alternate testing procedures and timeframe must be submitted in writing to the education service cooperatives or the Pulaski County school districts and must remain within the State identified testing dates. If approved, alternate testing procedure costs shall be the responsibilitiy of the parent/guardian. 6.00 TEST RES UL TS 6.01 All test results for home school students will be used for statistical purposes only. 7.00 TRANSFER OF STUDENTS 7.01 Students transferring from a school not accredited by the state, including home school, to a school which is accredited by the state shall be evaluated by the staff of the accredited school to determine proper placement. As a part of the on-going assessment process, a State identified norm-referenced achievement test shall be one of the instruments utilized. 7.02 Local school districts have discretion to determine which course credits, if any, will be recognized when a student transfers from an unaccredited school. 7.03 Home School is an unaccredited school, there are no grades, credits, transcript, or diploma provided by the Arkansas Department of Education, education service cooperative or by the local school district for students enrolled in home school. 7.04 Any home school student who re-enters a local school district must attend classes for at least nine (9) months immediately prior to graduation before the student can Rev. 6/97 4 8.00 become eligible to receive a high school diploma from the local school district. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 8.01 By way of these regulations, it shall be the policy of the State Board of Education that school districts provide a genuine opportunity (see 34 C.F.R. Sec. 76.651 (a)) to students who are home-schooled with disabilities, as defined in state regulations, to access special education and related services from the district where they reside. This policy is not to be constrned as conferring the procedural protections and rights under Part B of the IDEA to such students and their parents. 8.02 Only state and/or local funds may be used to provide such services. 9.00 DRIVER'S PERMIT/LICENSE 9.01 A student enrolled in a home school shall present proof in the form ofa notarized Notice of Intent along with an application for an instructional permit or for a driver's license. The parent/guardian has the responsibility of providing the notarized copy. Rev. 6/97 5 Arkansas DIRECTOR'S COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ~TATE CAPITOL MALL LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-1071  (501) 682-4475 t GENE WILHOIT, Director, General Education
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