[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27523]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

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                         HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 18, 2005

  Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, this week is American Education Week and I 
would like to take this opportunity to recognize and honor all the men 
and women across the country who serve as Education Support 
Professional, ESP, in our Nation's public schools. Education Support 
Professionals are essential school employees who interact daily with 
students, staff and parents.
  Public School drivers are essential school employees who interact 
with students, teachers, parents and the community every day. Bus 
drivers are the first and final link in the daily chain of events for 
every student in a school district.
  Standards of performance for bus drivers in a given day will include 
but not be limited to: checking all safety and communications equipment 
on the bus at the beginning and end of each day, protect children from 
unsanitary conditions, returning lost and found student personal 
property, manage emergency situations, handle and stabilize student 
behavior which may put them and other students or staff at risk.
  Take a moment to appreciate and recognize this fine group of 
Americans who are dedicated, loyal and committed to our future and the 
educational enhancement of all public school students.

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