| The Transportation Department provides school patrol equipment and supplies FREE OF CHARGE to all Saint Paul public elementary schools, non-public schools located within Saint Paul, and charter schools transported by the District. The cost of this equipment and supplies is funded through the Transportation Budget and is not supported by any outside organization. Building principals or Patrol Supervisors may order equipment by submitting a School Patrol Order Form by mail or fax (265-0910) to the attention of Mark Vogel.
The Transportation Department manufactures School Patrol flags from basic components. Flags with damaged poles can be repaired by contacting Mark Vogel at 696-9600. School Patrol flags should be replaced when they show significant wear. School Patrol flags that are replaced must be returned to the Transportation Department for dosposal. Under no circumstances are intact flags to be placed in, or by, trash containers where children could find them and play traffic control.
School Patrol equipment is very expensive and schools are requested not to order unnecessary equipment, or to "stockpile" supplies. Equipment may be ordered by faxing the School Patrol Order Form to Mark Vogel at 265-0913.
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School patrol flags are made of reflective blaze orange material. They have a school stop sign on both sides. These flags are used by school patrol members to stop traffic so fellow students can cross the street safely.
School Patrol Vests comply with OSHA standards for reflective traffic control vests. The
School police badges are used to identify school patrol members. They are silver in color and say "Saint Paul School Police" on them. They are pinned onto the outside of the vest and have an identification number on them.
The Sergeant badge is used to signify that this student has shown leadership ability. These students usually receive extra training by the building patrol supervisor.
The Lieutenant or Captain are the students assigned to help the building patrol supervisor at a school. They act under the direct supervision of the patrol supervisor . They assist the other patrols in doing the best job possible. These students in many cases have attended the legionville school patrol leadership training camp.
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School patrol poncho's are used by patrol members when they are performing their official duties. They are orange in color and water repellant. Ponchos are designed to be worn over jackets to assist the school patrol member in keeping warm and dry while out on their corner when it is raining.
Headbands are used to help keep school patrol members ears warm. These are recommended for use in cold but not freezing weather.