Bus Rules and Discipline Regulations

The school bus is an extension of school activity: therefore students shall conduct themselves on the bus in a manner with the
established standards for safety and classroom behavior. Students are under the supervision and control of the bus driver while
on his/her bus and all reasonable directions given by him/her shall be followed. The principal of the student transported shall be
informed by the bus driver of any serious discipline problem and may be called upon to assist if necessary. A student may be
denied the privilege of riding the bus if the principal determines that his/her behavior is such as to cause disruption on the bus, or
if he/she disobeys state or local rules and regulation pertaining to student transportation. Any student who gets off the bus at any
point between the pick-up and school must present the bus driver a note of authorization from the parent or the principal of the
school that the student attends. Any student wishing to ride a bus other than his/her designated bus must have written parental
permission and the approval of the principal or his/her designee. Students who transfer from bus to bus while enroute to and
from school shall be expected to abide by the discipline policies adopted by the Board and rules adopted by the staff of the
terminal school.
1. Be at the bus stop on time.
2. Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before attempting to load or unload.
3. Board the bus in an orderly manner. Avoid any pushing, shoving, or loud talking.
4. After boarding, find a seat as quickly as possible. Remain seated until the bus stops at your destination.
5. The Bus Driver will have the authority to assign seats if necessary to maintain proper conduct. Any misconduct will be
reported to the respective Principal.
6. Students responsible for destruction of seats, seat covers, windows, etc. will be denied bus privileges until payment for
damages has been received.
7. Keep hands, face, and limbs inside the bus window at all times.
8. Students will be expected to keep the bus clean and not throw objects on or from the bus.
9. Smoking, matches, cigarette lighters, alcoholic beverages, drugs are not allowed. Eating, drinking, and gum will not be
allowed as these are choking hazards. (Bus will be stopped if any of these hazards are observed.)
10. Knives and guns are strictly prohibited on any school property including buses.
11. Pencils, pens, rulers must be stored within a backpack, purse, or book.
12. Students who want to get off the bus at a location other than their regular stop must have a note signed by a parent/guardian
and the principal of the school they attend. There are no exceptions to this rule.
*If you have a question/concern about the bus or your child's bus route, you may call the bus garage at 473-8013.