School Bus Rules And Regulations

The following rules can be enforced only with the cooperation of every person concerned with transportation.

  • Students must listen to the driver and follow the driver’s directions. The driver has the
  • authority of a classroom teacher.
  • If crossing the street to board the bus, students MUST look both left and right for cars,
  • make sure the RED lights are flashing, and wait for the driver’s signal to cross. Always
  • cross the street in FRONT of the bus.
  • Before boarding and after exiting the bus, students must keep a safe distance from the
  • bus. Keep at least 10 FEET away from the bus.
  • Students are to enter the bus promptly, immediately take their seats, and remain seated
  • whenever the bus in moving.
  • Students are to conduct themselves on the bus in such a way that will not distract the
  • driver. Distracting the driver puts everyone on the bus at risk.
  • Students must remain properly seated at all times. (Back to Back; Bottom to Bottom;
  • Book bag on the lap)
  • Outside of ordinary conversation in a normal tone, classroom conduct is to be observed
  • when on the bus. The driver has authority to prohibit any conversation.
  • Students must remain out of the driver’s seat and refrain from unnecessary
  • conversation with the driver while the bus is in motion.
  • Students are not to touch the emergency equipment on the bus (emergency doors,
  • windows, roof hatches, body fluid/first aid kits, 2-way radios, etc.) except as directed by
  • the driver or during an actual emergency.
  • The bus windows should not be opened without permission from the driver.
  • Students are to keep all body parts inside the bus. (Hands, arms, head, hair, etc.)
  • Students are to keep their hands and feet to themselves. (No fighting; horseplay)
  • Students are not to eat or drink while on the bus.
  • Students are not to throw objects of any kind either inside the bus, out of the bus, or
  • around the bus.
  • Students should help keep the bus clean, sanitary, and orderly. They must not damage
  • or abuse bus seats or equipment.
  • Students are not to use abusive language or profanity, obscene or rude gestures, or spit
  • while on the bus.
  • Students may NOT bring large musical instruments, any animals, balloons, glass
  • containers or objects, or large school projects onto the bus.
  • Students are not to leave the bus without the driver’s permission, except on arrival at
  • their assigned bus stop or at school.
  • If a student causes damage to the bus, he/she will be held financially responsible.
  • A severe behavior such as, but not limited to fire crackers, injury to a fellow student, or gross disrespect and defiance of the driver may result in a suspension of services, revocation of services, or a police referral on a first or second referral.

 

NOTE: STUDENTS MUST RIDE THEIR ASSIGNED BUS TO AND FROM THEIR ASSIGNED STOP. SWITCHING BUSES FOR ANY REASON IS STRICTLY PROHIBITIED UNLESS APPROVED BY THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

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