Mounting First Aid Kits

 Friday, January 31, 2020

11:28am Jim: Yeah, I did that wrong...Are there 6 brackets in there? 

11:30am Me: Sorry about that comment. I do that to my poor kids all the time. "Thanks. You did it wrong but thanks."

11:30am Jim: Lol, I'm glad you said something!

11:32am Me: There are only two brackets on the bus. I was thinking about it, I think the way you have it is fine. We won't be able to take the first aid kit with us for a drill, but in an emergency those handles are perforated so you can pull the kit off with a little effort.

11:33am Jim: I'll hunt down some brackets. The first aid kit is metal. That one might be tough to pull off :)

11:35am Me: Good point! Thanks again for getting out there and working on it. I feel a lot better having everything secure.

12:12am Jim: The gear indicator light on 27 seemed to work when I turned the lights on. Were you talking about the light that is on the shifter,behind the letters so you can see what gear you are in?

12:24pm Me: yes, that's the light I'm talking about but I think it was on Bus#29. It's whichever but I took to State Debate.

12:32pm Me: #20 is back now if you need it.

12:35pm Me: The garage and supply closets look AMAZING. Kudos to whoever did that.

12:37pm Mark did that.

Maintanence Report

 Wednesday, January 29, 2020

7:59am Me to Jim: Maintenance Report: Bus #27 Step light is out and the emergency exit alarm is chirping like one of the latches is loose. I checked and double checked them all but can't determine which one it is.

8:00am Me: Also, you asked about the sleeping child alarms yesterday. I don't think #27's is active.

#31 Fender Dammage

Sunday, January 26, 2020

1:07pm  I just remembered #31 has additional damage that I witnessed. The front fender happened a few months ago in the parking lot of Kansas Bus. Robert caught the fender on a snow plow blade as he was attempting to park in the over-crowded lot.

Info for Accident Report

 Friday, January 24, 2020

12:37pm Jim: Hey, Kimberly, bus 31 has some damage that Robert never filled out an accident report for. Do you know what happened? No one is in trouble because Robert obviously knew about it (he got a quote for the repairs). I just need to know what happened so I can file an insurance claim.

3:45pm Yes. I do know what happened. I'm working concessions right now but will get that info to you when I'm done.

4:06pm Me: I pulled into a parking lot at McPherson college that turned out to be tighter than anticipated. I caught a fence pole while reversing to make the turn. 

The "love tap" mentioned in this text is on Bus #30- front, upper right, just behind the door. That one was from that awful day last year when I got lost subbing Jenny's morning route to Alden. I got tangled in a tree while trying to make a tight turn out at Bagby's.

Delayed Start, only PM PreK

Tuesday, January 22, 2020

8:12am Me: Good morning! It looks like you've been out and about bright and early. I've been in contact with Mr. Lydia this morning. With the delayed start morning Preschool will not be held today, just afternoon. I don't seem to have contact info for Bailey Gillespie. Can you please let her know that I will pick her up in front of her house at 11:50 to pick up afternoon students? Thank you. 🙂

8:26 am Jim: She'll be at school. Just pick her up at the back doors.

8:27am Me: Perfect. Thank you.

To Jim: Confused about Robert

 Tuesday, January 21, 2020

8:18pm Jim: Balie will be back there at 11:00.

8:21pm Me: Thank you! Also, I know you have an awful lot going on, but is there any way we could visit sometime tomorrow? I'm really surprised and confused about what's going on with Robert. I'd like to understand where all of this is coming from.

8:27 pm Jim: I'd be happy to talk to you first thing in the morning. I have to go to a meeting at 9 and will be gone most of the day. I probably won't be able to answer your questions, but I can tell you his situation has nothing whatsoever to do with Thursday's trip.

8:38 pm Me: Thanks. I'm regrettably not available first thing in the morning. I was able to visit with a couple of board members today who said just about the same thing as you before encouraging me to visit with you. There must be much that I'm not seeing because he has been so good for me to work with. I guess at this point all I can ask is that his many years of dedicated service to the district and the community will be considered. If separation is inevitable I hope it will be handled as respectfully as possible. After so many years a dishonorable discharge seems unfair and rather bitter to swallow. 

8:51 pm Jim: You are a good and loyal person and I appreciate your comments. The worst part of my job is having to make decisions that negatively affect people and their families, and not be able to explain why. I promise you I have taken those factors into consideration and I have been sick to my stomach since Monday morning, but my recommendation has to be based on what is best for our students and the district.

8:52 pm Me: He was just so close to retiring as it is. I know this is tough. Thanks for listening.

State Debate Ice Storm Departure

Friday, January 17, 2020

1:10 AM Jim: Let me know when you get there.

2:04 AM Me: We just pulled into the hotel.

2:07 AM Jim: How bad was the drive?

2:09 AM It was not bad at all. It got really wet the last 30 minutes, but not slick at all.

State Debate Leaving Tonight

Thursday, January 16. 2020