DCF 251.08(4)(b)8.8. A review of child abuse and neglect laws and center reporting procedures.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)9.9. Information on any special needs a child being transported may have and the plan for how those needs will be met.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)10.10. A review of the use of the vehicle alarm, if applicable.
DCF 251.08(4)(b)11.11. Any other job responsibilities as determined by the licensee.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)(c)
DCF 251.08(4)(c)1.1. Prior to the day a driver first transports children in care and annually thereafter, the licensee shall obtain a copy of the driving record for each driver and place the record in the staff file. The licensee shall review each driving record to ensure that the driver has no accidents or traffic violations that would indicate that having children ride with the driver could pose a threat to the children.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.2. In determining whether a driver may pose a threat to the children, the licensee shall consider the totality of the driver’s record, any other relevant facts, and the following factors in combination:
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.a.a. The seriousness of any accidents or violations.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.b.b. How much time has passed since an accident or violation occurred.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.c.c. The number of accidents or violations.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)2.d.d. The likelihood that a similar incident will occur.
DCF 251.08(4)(c)3.3. A driver whose driving record indicates that the driver poses a threat to the children may not transport children.
DCF 251.08 NoteNote: Information on how to obtain driving records may be obtained by contacting the Department of Transportation at (608) 261-2566 or https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/request-record.aspx.
DCF 251.08(4)(d)(d)
DCF 251.08(4)(d)1.1. Except as provided in subd. 2., a driver of a vehicle that is transporting children in care may not use a cellular phone or other wireless telecommunication device while loading, unloading, or transporting children, except when the vehicle is out of traffic, not in operation, and any of the following applies:
DCF 251.08(4)(d)1.a.a. The phone or device is used to call 911.
DCF 251.08(4)(d)1.b.b. The phone or device is used to communicate with emergency responders.
DCF 251.08(4)(d)1.c.c. The phone or device is used to communicate with the center regarding an emergency situation.
DCF 251.08(4)(d)2.2. A navigation device may be used during transportation if the device is programmed to a destination when the vehicle is out of traffic and not in operation.
DCF 251.08(5)(5)Vehicle.
DCF 251.08(5)(a)(a) The licensee shall ensure that each vehicle that is used to transport children is all of the following:
DCF 251.08(5)(a)1.1. Registered with the Wisconsin department of transportation or the appropriate authority in another state.
DCF 251.08(5)(a)2.2. Clean, uncluttered, and free of obstruction on the floors, aisles, and seats.
DCF 251.08(5)(a)3.3. In safe operating condition.
DCF 251.08(5)(b)(b) At 12-month intervals the licensee shall provide the department with evidence of a vehicle’s safe operating condition on a form provided by the department.
DCF 251.08 NoteNote: The department’s form, Vehicle Safety Inspection, is used to record evidence of the vehicle’s safe operating condition. Information on how to obtain forms is available on the department’s website, https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/cclicensing/ccformspubs.
DCF 251.08(5)(c)(c) At least once per year, the licensee shall make available to the department each vehicle that is required to have a child safety alarm under sub. (8) (a) to determine whether the child safety alarm is in good working order.
DCF 251.08(5)(d)(d) Hired or contracted school buses used to transport children shall be in compliance with ch. Trans 300.
DCF 251.08(6)(6)Seat belts and child safety restraints.