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June 2012
School Transportation - Shuttle Services
www.rohrerbus.com
In This Issue:
An Update From Our President - Notes From Our Safety Department - Safety Competition Results
News From H.R. - Summer Meeting Schedules - Summer Job Opportunities - Company Picnic Reminder - Fun Facts
An Update From Our President
As hard as it is to believe, yet another end of a school year is upon us. While we turn the page
on the ‘11-’12 school busing season, I am pleased to report that it has been another successful
one for the entire Rohrer Bus company. Because of the diligent and responsible work from each
one of our dedicated employees, we have been able to safely deliver each one of our customers’
students - over 15,000 of them!
While enjoying your time away from our company over the next few months, please keep us, our
values, and our customers close in your thoughts. After all, August will be here before we know
it and we are looking forward to having you back safely and properly certified to embark on a
John Schrantz new school year. On behalf of all the management team here at Rohrer Bus, I thank you for
another great year and am looking forward to a seeing you again in the Fall!
Be Safe,
John
SUMMER
REMINDERS
- Make sure all windows and doors are shut when leaving your vehicle
- Take notice to the fuel in your tank. Don’t let more than 1/4 tank in it
- Alert the proper personnel of any issues with your vehicle
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Saturday, June 16
Registration
Dinner
10AM-12NOON
Starts @
Pavilion “O”
12:30 PM
Contact Jim with any questions
2012 School Bus Safety Competition
The local school bus safety competition was held in
Selinsgrove on May 12. Bus drivers from IU 15 &
IU 16 participated. The competition consisted of a
written exam, an obstacle course, and a “bugged”
bus. The top ten contestants from each IU advance to
the state competition in State College on June 22 &
23! Congratulations to the following Rohrer Drivers!
IU 15
3rd-Pam Emerick (S.T.)
4th-Brandi Fichthorn (L.D.)
5th-Fred Hornaic (F.T.)
6th-Roger Sprenkle (S.T.)
7th-Douglas Smith (S.T.)
8th-Jeannine Tanskersley (L.D.)
9th-Tara Wagner (C.V.)
10th-Sherry Hudgins (S.T.)
IU 16
6th-Jessie Bordner (Mifflinburg)
9th-Douglass Stamm (Selins.)
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINERS ARE NEEDED
Contact
Requirements
Kathy Torisky
• Valid Class “B” CDL License
• Good Communication & Human Relation Skills
717-957-3811
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• “S”, “P”, and “Airbrake” Endorsements • Availability Between AM & PM Bus Runs
[email protected]
• Valid PA School Bus & D.O.T. Physical • Occasional Evening Classroom Training
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June 2012
News From Our Safety Department
District
Safety
Meetings
The safety department held three (3) Safety Meetings within each district over the past
school year. The subjects covered were: (1) Reporting Procedures, (2) Bullying Behavior,
and (3) Backing, Parking, and Intersections.
Seven (7) districts reached attendance of 82% or greater. These districts are to be
commended for their efforts and cooperation in making these Safety Meetings a success.
Attendance at these meetings demonstrates our drivers & supervisors commitment to
making Rohrer Bus a safer, better company. The following districts deserve to be recognized:
Halifax, Lower Dauphin, Northern York, South Middleton, Susquenita,
Upper Dauphin, and
the Full Time Operational Drivers
Safe Driver Awards
Twelve (12) drivers have been selected by the PSBA &
Rohrer Bus to receive an award for their record of safety
while driving a school bus. The award is titled “Safely
Transporting Pennsylvania’s Future”. Drivers are judged on
number of years driving, consecutive years of safe driving,
attendance, & type of route. Awards are given based on five
(5) year increments. Rohrer Bus employees who receive this
award will be recognized at a later date. Congratulations to
all of our drivers who receive this award!
Driver Meeting Schedule
Drivers MUST attend the August Meetings. If
you plan to transfer to another district, contact
Jane Gerhold before August.
DATE
8/1
8/2
8/2
8/3
8/6
8/7
8/8
8/8
8/9
8/10
8/13
8/14
8/15
8/15
8/16
8/17
DISTRICT
Selinsgrove
East Pennsboro
Consortium
Delaware Valley
Bermudian Springs
South Middleton
Lewisburg
Mifflinburg
Cumberland Valley
Susquenita
Susquehanna Twp.
Lower Dauphin
Northern York
Halifax
Abington Heights
Upper Dauphin
*If you have any
questions, please
contact Jane Gerhold
TIME
LOCATION
9:30-11AM Selins. Interm.
9-11AM
Rohrer Bus
1:30-3PM
Rohrer Bus
9:30-11AM
DVSD
9-10:30AM Rohrer Bus
9-11AM
Rohrer Bus
9:30-11AM Lewisburg SD
1:30-3PM Mifflinburg SD
9-11AM
Rohrer Bus
9-11AM
Rohrer Bus
9-11AM
Rohrer Bus
9-11AM
Rohrer Bus
9-11AM
Rohrer Bus
1:30-3PM
Rohrer Bus
9:30-11AM Abington Admin.
9-11AM
Rohrer Bus
*Please see your
supervisor for exact
meeting locations
Accident/Incident Forms
At the beginning of the 2012/13 school year,
new accident/incident forms will be placed in all
vehicles for the use of drivers if an accident or
incident would occur. The new forms will provide
necessary information that can be utilized for following up on
the event. The information on the forms, along with pictures,
allows the Safety Department to minimize risk and provide
support for the driver. The incident form can also serve as a
replacement for the old “Passenger Injury” form.
Drivers should carefully complete the forms in detail so that
a clear picture of what occurred can be presented whenever
required. Rohrer Bus continues to refine safety procedures
and forms so that unnecessary risk is always avoided.
Regional Safety Workshop
On May 23, ten (10) members of the Rohrer Bus
management team attended a safety workshop on health
and safety risk assessments. Participants in the program left
with a greater ability to identify the pitfalls in their
organization’s safety program and the logic based tools
necessary to build an organization of balance and long term
success. The employees in attendance returned to Rohrer
Bus with the knowledge and interest of continuing to
improve the safety culture at Rohrer Bus for the benefit of all
employees.
Important Notices from Payroll
1.) If you work a light summer schedule, fixed dollar 401-K
deductions or extra federal withholding may prevent issuing
small paychecks. You may avoid this by submitting a new
W-4 form without extra federal withholding and/or by July 1
changing fixed 401-K deductions to a percentage of pay or
suspending contributions entirely for third quarter (July,
August, & September)
2.) If you close a bank account to which your payroll direct
deposits were going, please notify payroll immediately as
this could impact receiving your pay in a timely manner.
*If there are any questions regarding the content of this
newsletter, please direct them to David Schrantz.