Board Policy on Student Conduct on Buses
Riding the bus is a privilege and all riders will be expected to behave appropriately toward other riders and their driver. Failure to follow guidelines may result in temporary or permanent loss of privileges.
Department of Transportation Expectations for riding the bus
There are Five (5) General Rules which will be maintained on every school bus:
Listen to the driver's instructions
Remain seated at all times
No food or drinks on the bus
Keep hands, legs, arms, feet, and objects to yourself
Take care of the bus
Drivers will complete a bus referral form for violations of these five general rules. Consequences may include the following:
1st Offense Student conference, parent contact
2nd Offense Student conference, parent contact
3rd Offense Parent conference, one day bus suspension (or detention)
4th Offense Three to five day suspension from all buses
5th Offense Five to ten day suspension from all buses
6th Offense Suspension from bus for remainder
In addition to the Five General Rules, certain violations warrant immediate action and probable suspension from the bus. There is a severe clause for the following offenses: 1) failure to comply with request of school official; 2) gross disrespect to riders or driver; 3) fighting or injury to another rider; 4) defacing or vandalizing the bus; 5) tampering with safety equipment or exits; 6) possession of weapons and/or incendiary devices; 7) possession of or being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.