Which of the following is NOT typically maintained by Massachusetts school bus operators for pupil transport?

• A. Maintenance records
• B. Route sheets or trip logs
• C. Emergency contact cards for each pupil
• D. Pupil counts

Answer: (C)

The key idea is which records are kept by the bus operator to ensure safe and accountable transport. Maintenance records verify the bus is in proper working order. Route sheets or trip logs document each trip’s plan, stops, and times, helping the driver follow the schedule and providing a record for review. Pupil counts are taken to confirm every student is on board or has exited at the correct stop, which is essential for safety and accountability.

Emergency contact cards for each pupil, however, are typically school records. The school maintains and updates these contacts, and the transportation provider may use them only as needed in emergencies. This separation protects privacy and ensures schools manage updated guardian information centrally. So, emergency contact cards are not normally maintained by the bus operator for pupil transport.