BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS

The major responsibility for the safe transportation by school bus of children to and from school rests with the school bus driver.  However, it is generally recognized that a safe, well ordered transportation system results from a cooperative effort on the part of drivers, pupils, parents, teachers, administrators and school board.

To have a quality school bus program, certain rules and regulations must be instituted and followed to the letter.  The driver has the full authority to maintain order on the bus.  Any child who does not abide by the rules will be subject to disciplinary action and may lose the privilege of riding the bus. 

1.        BE ON TIME

2.        Remain seated while the bus is moving

3.        Keep arms and hands inside the bus

4.        Bus aisles must be kept clear

5.        Profanity, loud noises, or boisterous behavior is inappropriate at all times.

6.        No pop, candy, or other food items on the bus without the permission of the driver.

7.        No talking when the bus is stopped.

8.    Always cross in front of the bus and only when the driver indicates that it is safe.

9.        Driver will discharge students from the bus only at home and school.  The parents with a note or phone call must make any other arrangements in advance.

10. Students must follow the directions given by the driver at all times. 

BUS CONSQUENCES

1.     The first step is only a Warning.  (There will be a note sent home and it must be signed and returned to the driver in order for the student to ride the bus.)

2.     The second step is also a Warning.  (There will be a note sent home and it must be signed and returned to the driver in order for the student to ride the bus).

3.     The third step the student will be sent to the Principal’s Office and the parents will be called. (There will be a note sent home and it must be signed and returned to the driver in order for the student to ride the bus).

4.        The fourth step the student will be sent to the Principal’s Office, the parents will be called and the student will be suspended for 3 days of the bus. (There will be a note sent home and it must be signed and returned to the driver in order for the student to ride the bus).

5.        The fifth step the student will be sent to the Principal’s Office, the parents will be called and the student will be suspended for 5 days of the bus. (There will be a note sent home and it must be signed and returned to the driver in order for the student to ride the bus).

6.    The sixth step the student will be sent to the Superintendent’s Office, the parents will be called and the student will be suspended for 10 days off of the bus.  There will be a note sent home and it must be signed and returned to the driver in order for the student to ride the bus).

7.  The seventh step the student’s bus privileges will be suspended for the remainder of the year. 

As a parent, I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the bus rules and consequences. 

Parent’s Signature_________________________________________               Date________________________