This is posted on all buses
“DON’T LOSE YOUR RIDING PRIVILEGE!” FOLLOW THESE RULES
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Regulations for Students Riding School Buses
From student Code of Conduct pages 30-32 The privilege of any student to ride a school bus is conditional upon his/her good behavior and observance of the following rules and regulations. When a student violates any of these rules and regulations, the principal of the school which the student attends will take necessary corrective action. 1. The driver is in full charge of the bus and the students, as long as students are on the bus. Students shall obey the driver promptly. 2. Students shall occupy the space designated for them by the driver. 3. Students shall be visible upon bus arrival. The bus cannot wait for those who are not on time. 4. Students are never to stand in the road while waiting for the bus. 5. Students are not to deposit waste paper or other rubbish on the bus. 6. Students are not to mar or otherwise deface the bus. 7. Students are not allowed to carry a knife or any sharp instrument on the school bus. If this occurs, the driver is to take the knife or instrument to the principal’s office. 8. Students are not to start to school when sick. 9. The following activities are prohibited at all times: a. improper behavior to include: insolence, disobedience, vulgarity, foul language, fighting, pushing, shoving or similar offensive acts b. eating or drinking on the bus (candy, gum, etc.) c. throwing articles or objects in or from the bus d. tampering with mechanical equipment, accessories or controls of the bus e. placing musical instruments or other articles at the door by the driver f. obstructing the aisle in any manner g. occupying more space in a seat than required h. opening or closing windows without permission of driver i. bringing toys, glass, etc. on the bus j. bringing animals, reptiles, rodents, etc. on the bus k. spitting on the floor of the bus 10. Students are to avoid unnecessary conversation with the driver. 11. Students are to keep arms and heads inside the bus windows at all times. 12. Students are not to leave the bus without the driver’s consent at home or at school. 13. Students are not to leave their seats unless getting on or off the bus or unless authorized by the bus driver. 14. Students are to report to the driver at once any damages to the bus. 15. Students are to walk on the left side of the road, facing the traffic. 16. When students must cross the roadway to enter or exit from the bus, they shall not cross the roadway until signaled to do so by the bus driver. 17. If a student is to exit the bus at a stop other than the designated regular stop, parental consent must be given to the school office. 18. If a student is a guest on a bus, written permission must be signed by a parent and approval must be given by the school office, or the superintendent’s designee. 19. For safety reasons, when students are required to cross the roadway when entering or exiting the school bus, these roadway crossings shall be made in front of the bus. The students shall cross the roadway a distance of approximately ten (10) feet in front of the bus in order that they may be seen by the bus driver. 20. Should the conduct of a student on the bus endanger the lives of other people, and the offending student fails to cease such conduct when requested by the bus driver to do so, it shall be the duty of the driver to put the offender off the bus and report his or her action to the principal immediately. This should be done only in extreme cases and as a last resort to protect the safety of the other students. 21. Any complaints of drivers, students, or parents not specified in the above regulations, shall be reported promptly to the principal and director of transportation. 22. Any student refused admission to school due to parasites, communicable disease, or other health related problems may be refused bus transportation until being examined and readmitted to the school. 23. Any student who persists in violating any of these rules or regulations shall be reported to the principal of the school which they attend; their bus riding privileges may be denied temporarily or permanently. 24. Any student suspended from bus riding for disciplinary reasons will be suspended from ALL transportation privileges (including provided transportation for extracurricular activities). 25. The bus driver shall discharge pupils at their regularly scheduled stops only, except with written authorization from the Principal or Superintendent to discharge a pupil at another location. No preschool, kindergarten, first grade or severely disabled student shall exit the bus unless received by a properly credentialed adult or accompanied by a 4th grade or older student that resides at the residence. Students will be returned to school if not properly received. Continued violations may result in the suspension of all transportation privileges and/or the notification of child welfare agencies. The Principal shall have written authorization from a child¹s parents before permitting discharge at a location other than the regular stop. Disciplinary Procedures for Violation of Bus Regulation 1. First Offense - Bus Drivers will initially contact parents to notify them of student misconduct on the school bus. Be advised that any bus violation may result in disciplinary action by the school principal/designee or transportation coordinator. Disciplinary Response Options: a. verbal warning b. probation/isolation c. parent notification d. written assignment e. In-School Detention f. Will be consistent with options on pages 10-23 g. suspended from bus transportation 2. Second Offense - The driver reports the student’s misconduct to the principal/designated administrator in writing on the Bus Misconduct Report Form. There will be a letter of warning sent to parents/legal guardians. Disciplinary Response Options: a. probation/isolation b. written assignment c. In-School Detention d. Will be consistent with options on pages 10-23 e. suspended from bus transportation 3. Third Offense - The driver reports the student’s misconduct to the principal/ designated administrator in writing on the Bus Misconduct Report Form. The Principal/Designee will have a meeting with the student’s parent/guardian and the bus driver to discuss the student misbehavior on the school bus. Disciplinary Response Options: a. probation/isolation b. written assignment c. In-School Detention d. Will be consistent with options on pages 10-23 e. suspended from bus transportation 4. Fourth Offense - The driver reports the student’s misconduct to the principal/ designated administrator in writing on the Bus Misconduct Report Form. Disciplinary Response Options: a. Verbal and written notification to parent/guardian and 3-10 day suspension of bus riding privileges. b. Will be consistent with options on pages 10-23. 5. Fifth Offense - The driver reports the student’s misconduct to the principal/ designated administrator in writing on the Bus Misconduct Report Form. Disciplinary Response Options: a. Verbal and written notification to parent/guardian and suspension of bus riding privileges for remainder of semester or year. b. Will be consistent with options on pages 10-23. |
Bus Note for Parents.
The file below is a note that bus drivers use to give parents leading up to a write up.
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