Traffic
Education and Enforcement Programs
Student Valet Program
Dear Fifth Grader Students
and Parents:
Livermore Elementary
is implementing a new Student Valet Program that needs your help. We are
aware of the problems of student safety during drop off times and we believe
that we have the solution. This program is designed so you will not need
to park or exit your vehicle to drop off your child(ren.)
There will be a pre-designated
location for families to drop off their child; this is called the valet
drop off area. The valet drop off location will be posted by signs and/or
outlined with paint. The valets will be stationed at the far end of this
location. The driver will pull into the valet drop off area and the valets
will flag the drivers toward them. When the first driver reaches the farthest
valet, the valet will signal the driver to stop. The trailing drivers will
be signaled to stop directly behind each other. At no time will the valets
step into a traffic lane.The
valets are required to stand up on the curb or behind cones.
When the driver has
made a complete stop and put the vehicle into park, the valet will open
the passenger door, greet the family with a “Good morning” and help exit
the child(ren) and their backpacks out of the vehicle. The valet will then
tell the driver “Have a nice day” and close the vehicle door. The vehicles
(in a line) will pull forward and out of the valet area. This fluid motion
will encourage drivers not to back up and try to maneuver around each other.
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Time
Involvement: The students will serve for a term of one year, generally
one day a week. No school time will be lost due to valet duties. The valets
will arrive 15 minutes before school and be dismissed promptly after the
morning bell rings. A mandatory meeting will be held monthly to discuss
issues.
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Safety:
Every attempt will be made to ensure student’s safety and interest in
this program. Regular meetings will be held at lunchtime to discuss the
team’s efforts. There will be a mandatory training and test before any
student will be allowed to participate. There will be an adult supervising
at all times. The school will provide visible attire including bright
orange vests and rain gear.
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Benefits:
Beside providing the necessary safety to students, this program offers
the opportunity to become involved, volunteer, build self-esteem, gain
leadership experience, become a role-model and gain responsibility during
their “senior year” at Livermore Elementary.
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Incentives:
Throughout the year there will be a variety of rewards. This is meant
to be a fun experience and at the end of the year a fun (FREE) field trip.
In order for this to work, we need you!!!! Please fill out and return
that following information by October 4, 2001. An application will then
be sent home. This program is currently being used at numerous schools
in the area. ============================================================================
Yes, we are interested in participating in the Student Valet Program.
Student’s name:_______________________ Parent’s name:______________________