Surprise School Bus Inspection

Transportation aces surprise State Patrol bus inspection

Early Monday morning Washington State Patrol officers arrived unannounced to the district’s Transportation Cooperative for a surprise inspection of the school bus fleet. State patrol officers inspected 11 of 42 buses through a random selection process. WSP inspects for any deficiencies such as lights, buzzers, emergency exits, air brake systems and leaks under the bus. These surprise inspections come once a year in the winter months.

“The outcome was a Superior rating with no buses out of service,” said Transportation Director John Griffith. “Our mechanics and drivers do a great job working together and keeping our buses and kids safe.”