Patrol Says 88% of MO School Buses Pass Inspection
By: KOLR10 News
Updated: May 31, 2012
(Jefferson City, MO)--School buses around Missouri are parked for the summer, but the results of the state's annual school bus inspections show nearly 90% of all public school buses are in good shape.
The Missouri Highway Patrol, the agency responsible for conducting the inspections, released information Thursday showing 88% passed, compared to 87% last year. That's 11,934 buses checked, 1,157 buses were deemed defective, and 239 buses were taken out of service the Patrol said. (See the full Highway Patrol release below)
The Springfield Public School district released a statement a short time later, saying it's 144 buses had a 96.5 percent approval rate - no buses were deemed defective and no buses were required to be taken out of service. (See the full SPS statement below)
Missouri Highway Patrol News Release:
Results of Annual School Bus Inspection
Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division's 2012 annual school bus inspection program. A total of 11,934 school buses were inspected between the dates of February 2 and April 30, 2012. Missouri's
2012 statewide approval rating was 88.3%, compared to 87.7% in 2011.
The 2012 statewide results are as follows:
10,538 buses received approval upon initial inspection. During the
annual school bus program, buses found to be free of defective items
are rated as "approved".
1,157 buses were deemed defective upon initial inspection. Buses with
one or more minor defective items, yet deemed safe for the transport
of students, are rated as "defective".
239 buses were placed out-of-service upon initial inspection. Buses
with one or more major defective items are deemed to be unsafe for
the transport of students and are rated as "out-of-service" by
inspection personnel.
Buses rated as "defective" may continue to be operated for the purpose of pupil transportation until repair is made. School districts are allowed 10 days following initial inspection to repair identified defects before being re-inspected by Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection personnel. Buses placed out-of-service by inspectors must be repaired, then re-inspected and placed back into service by Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection personnel prior to being used for the transportation of students.
"I applaud the working relationship among the employees of the Patrol's Motor Vehicle Inspection Division and Missouri's school districts and contracting companies," said Colonel Replogle. "This year's increase in approval rating is a clear indicator that Missouri's pupil transportation professionals continue to strive to make student safety their top priority.
Missouri's schoolchildren deserve the safest transportation possible when travelling to and from school each day. The annual school bus inspection program continues to ensure that Missouri's school buses are among the safest in the nation."
A total of 256 Missouri school districts will be awarded the distinction of Total Fleet Excellence for approval ratings of 90% or higher with no buses placed out-of-service. During the 2012-2013 school year, buses with an award-winning fleet may display the Missouri State Highway Patrol Total Fleet Excellence sticker in the lower corner of the first window on the passenger-entry side of the bus. In addition, each district earning the Total Fleet Excellence designation will receive a certificate from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Springfield Public Schools News Release
SPS buses pass inspection with high approval rating
May 31, 2012
Springfield Public Schools' commitment to safe school buses is reflected in its performance on the annual school bus inspection. SPS received a 96.5 percent approval rate, qualifying for the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Total Fleet Excellence Award, compared with Missouri's 2012 statewide approval rating of 88.3 percent
SPS had 144 buses inspected and 96.5 percent of them passed inspection the first time. No buses were deemed defective and no buses were required to be taken out of service, explained Rick Emling, SPS director of transportation.
SPS is one of 256 Missouri school districts to be awarded the distinction of Total Fleet Excellence for approval ratings of 90 percent or higher with no buses placed out-of-service.
During the 2012-2013 school year, buses with an award-winning fleet may display the Missouri State Highway Patrol Total Fleet Excellence sticker in the lower corner of the first window on the passenger-entry side of the bus. In addition, each district earning the Total Fleet Excellence designation will receive a certificate from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The Missouri Highway Patrol, the agency responsible for conducting the inspections, released information Thursday showing 88% passed, compared to 87% last year. That's 11,934 buses checked, 1,157 buses were deemed defective, and 239 buses were taken out of service the Patrol said. (See the full Highway Patrol release below)
The Springfield Public School district released a statement a short time later, saying it's 144 buses had a 96.5 percent approval rate - no buses were deemed defective and no buses were required to be taken out of service. (See the full SPS statement below)
Missouri Highway Patrol News Release:
Results of Annual School Bus Inspection
Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the results of the Motor Vehicle Inspection Division's 2012 annual school bus inspection program. A total of 11,934 school buses were inspected between the dates of February 2 and April 30, 2012. Missouri's
2012 statewide approval rating was 88.3%, compared to 87.7% in 2011.
The 2012 statewide results are as follows:
10,538 buses received approval upon initial inspection. During the
annual school bus program, buses found to be free of defective items
are rated as "approved".
1,157 buses were deemed defective upon initial inspection. Buses with
one or more minor defective items, yet deemed safe for the transport
of students, are rated as "defective".
239 buses were placed out-of-service upon initial inspection. Buses
with one or more major defective items are deemed to be unsafe for
the transport of students and are rated as "out-of-service" by
inspection personnel.
Buses rated as "defective" may continue to be operated for the purpose of pupil transportation until repair is made. School districts are allowed 10 days following initial inspection to repair identified defects before being re-inspected by Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection personnel. Buses placed out-of-service by inspectors must be repaired, then re-inspected and placed back into service by Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection personnel prior to being used for the transportation of students.
"I applaud the working relationship among the employees of the Patrol's Motor Vehicle Inspection Division and Missouri's school districts and contracting companies," said Colonel Replogle. "This year's increase in approval rating is a clear indicator that Missouri's pupil transportation professionals continue to strive to make student safety their top priority.
Missouri's schoolchildren deserve the safest transportation possible when travelling to and from school each day. The annual school bus inspection program continues to ensure that Missouri's school buses are among the safest in the nation."
A total of 256 Missouri school districts will be awarded the distinction of Total Fleet Excellence for approval ratings of 90% or higher with no buses placed out-of-service. During the 2012-2013 school year, buses with an award-winning fleet may display the Missouri State Highway Patrol Total Fleet Excellence sticker in the lower corner of the first window on the passenger-entry side of the bus. In addition, each district earning the Total Fleet Excellence designation will receive a certificate from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Springfield Public Schools News Release
SPS buses pass inspection with high approval rating
May 31, 2012
Springfield Public Schools' commitment to safe school buses is reflected in its performance on the annual school bus inspection. SPS received a 96.5 percent approval rate, qualifying for the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Total Fleet Excellence Award, compared with Missouri's 2012 statewide approval rating of 88.3 percent
SPS had 144 buses inspected and 96.5 percent of them passed inspection the first time. No buses were deemed defective and no buses were required to be taken out of service, explained Rick Emling, SPS director of transportation.
SPS is one of 256 Missouri school districts to be awarded the distinction of Total Fleet Excellence for approval ratings of 90 percent or higher with no buses placed out-of-service.
During the 2012-2013 school year, buses with an award-winning fleet may display the Missouri State Highway Patrol Total Fleet Excellence sticker in the lower corner of the first window on the passenger-entry side of the bus. In addition, each district earning the Total Fleet Excellence designation will receive a certificate from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
