Bus Transportation

Bus transportation is provided for students. Only through the cooperation of those riding in the buses can the district furnish the best school transportation and keep equipment in good working condition. No bus transportation will be provided within one and one-half miles of school.

Bus Rider Rules and Regulations

• Be on time at the designated school bus stops with current bus pass.
• Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus. Bus riders should conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting.
• Enter and leave the bus in an orderly manner.

 Student Conduct on Buses

While on a school bus, students will be responsible to the bus driver. Disorderly conduct shall be sufficient reason for the driver to report the behavior to the principal.

The principal shall have full authority to suspend children from the bus until the student’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) bring the children to school for conference and satisfactory assurance given to the principal by the parents that the student will conform. If the student continues to cause problems, the driver will notify the principal or school representative, who will suspend the student’s bus privileges for a designated period. The school district will not tolerate misbehavior on the buses.

It shall be the duty of every teacher to see that his/her students are familiar with all rules governing the conduct of students while riding the bus. Some of the most important rules are:

While On The Bus

• Keep head and arms inside the bus
• Walk in front of the bus when crossing the street
• Remain quiet enough that instructions from the driver can be heard at all times
• Refrain from the use of profane language
• Keep arms, legs and head inside the bus at all times after entering and until leaving the bus.
• Be quiet. Shouting, singing, etc. are not permitted.
• Do not eat, drink, litter, fight, quarrel, or throw objects.
• Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times.
• Bus riders are expected to be courteous to fellow pupils and the bus driver.
• Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your own home. Damage to seats, etc. must be paid for by the offender.
• In case of a road emergency, students are to remain on the bus.
• Bus riders are not permitted to leave their seats while the bus is in motion or change their seats without permission.
• Animals, reptiles, insects are not allowed without advance approval.
• Keep books, packages, coats and other objects out of the aisles.

After Leaving The Bus

• Cross the road when necessary after getting off the bus at least ten feet in front of the bus but only after looking to be sure that no traffic is approaching from either direction.
• Be alert to the danger signal from the driver.

The driver will not discharge riders at other places than the regular bus stop at the home or at school unless proper authorization from the parents and school officials has been given.

Remember

• Riding the school bus is a privilege that may be revoked at any time.
• The bus driver may prevent any person from riding the bus who is unable to identify himself as a student in attendance. This can be done by showing the current school I.D.
• Bus drivers are responsible for control or discipline while the bus is in operation.
• Conduct reports turned in by the bus driver may result in a warning, or suspension from the bus pending a parent conference.
• 1st Suspension—3 day suspension from riding to and from school.
• 2nd Suspension—5 days suspension from riding to and from school, plus the possibility of losing bus riding privileges for the rest of the semester