Michigan State Police bus safety inspections determine what school buses make the grade.
Bus inspections
In a recently released report, MSP states that Chippewa Valley School buses had 87 "pass" grades, one "yellow" and two "red" in the third quarter of 2013.Nearby L'Anse Creuse had 101 "pass" grades, one "yellow" and two "red" in the same time frame. While New Haven Community Schools received 18 "pass" marks out of a total of 18, also in the third quarter, the report shows.
Utica Community Schools got 169 "pass," one "yellow" and no "red" marks, the figures show.
What rankings mean
A "pass" means the total number of school buses deemed to be in satisfactory condition. A "yellow" notes buses in unsatisfactory conditions but are safe for operation. Meanwhile, a "red" signifies buses in unsafe conditions, according to Michigan State Police."Michigan law requires the repair of all red tag items before placing that bus back into passenger service," MSP states.
The law enforcement agency conducts school bus inspections beginning each Sept. 1 and ending each Aug. 31. The findings are posted after each Sept. 1.
View the complete results of school district bus safety inspections.
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