Please visit the JCPS link to Transportation Services for access to our bus tracking system and learn more about the district's transportation system.

https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/o/jcps/page/student-transportation-services#bus-safety 

While waiting for the school bus:

• Arrive at your bus stop five minutes before the bus. The driver is on a schedule and must stay on time.

• Keep the roadway clear of books, clothing, and other articles. Never play in the road, and stand well away from the road when the bus approaches.

• Respect neighbors’ property, such as flowers, shrubbery, windows, fences, and other items, while waiting for the bus and avoid making excessive noise or littering,

• Wait until the bus stops, then walk to the door and board the bus in an orderly manner. Do not push or shove.  Do not run alongside the bus when the bus is moving

• If you live on the opposite side of the road from a bus stop, wait on your side of the road until the bus arrives.   The driver will signal to cross the road when it is safe.  In the afternoon, cross in front of the bus and not behind it.

While riding the school bus:

• Students are expected to ride their assigned buses.

• Students can leave the bus only at the regular, designated stop. Any change must be made in writing at the parent's/guardian's request and approved by the school principal's signature.   

• Students cannot switch buses without authorization from a principal or the Transportation Services Department.

• Report any alleged misconduct on the school bus to the principal.

Zachary Taylor Progressive Discipline for Bus Behavior

As bus referrals accumulate for students', the consequences will be more severe. Please remember, if your child is suspended from riding the bus, they are still required to be at school. If they miss school due to a bus suspension, the absence is considered unexcused for most students. Guardians of students with exceptions are conferenced with on an individual basis. 

Progressive Discipline

o 3rd referral gets a 1 day suspension.

o 4th gets a 2 day suspension.

o 5th gets a 3 day suspension and parents/guardians must have a conference with school administrators. 

o 6 gets a 4 day suspension.

o 7th gets a 5 day suspension.

o 8 and up gets 6 days or more of suspension and parents/guardians must have a conference with school administrators. Please see note below. 

*These are on a case by case basis, and according to behavior guidance from JCPS, suspensions can go up to 20 days in length. This is also noted in the JCPS student behavior handbook that goes home with every child at the start of the year.