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THE VCUSD 2022-2023 PARENT-GUARDIAN/STUDENT HANDBOOK
Dear Parents and Guardians:
The Transportation Department of the Vallejo City Unified School District looks forward to providing transportation services to all eligible students of the district during the 2021-22 school year. Continuing to provide safe and efficient services for your students remains our primary goal.
In an effort to provide limited transportation services to our students attending 6th thru 12th grade, we have incorporated strategically placed bus stops throughout the District. These bus stops are reviewed and updated annually to ensure the locations are safe and accessible. These bus stops are intended for those students who live beyond the walking border of their home school. Please note: students attending schools other than their home school due to a parent request will not qualify for this service. Space is limited so bus pass applications are approved on a first come, first serve basis. Every student receiving transportation services from Vallejo City Unified School District will be required to obtain an annual bus pass.
If you are interested in receiving transportation services next school year, you must submit a completed application to the Transportation Office located at 501 Oregon Street. Please be advised that transportation services are extremely limited and are on first come first served basis. Services will only be provided for eligible students with the following circumstances:
• Specific Individual Education Plan (IEP) that indicates specific educational related transportation requirements.
• Kindergarten through 5th grade whose residence is greater than one and a half (1½) mile radius from their home school.
• Students in 6th through 8th grade whose place of residence is two and one quarter (2¼) mile radius from their home school.
• Students in 9th through 12th grade whose place of residence is greater than a (3) mile radius from their home school.
Due to limited availability for our middle school and high school transportation services; transportation services are not guaranteed.
For your convenience a copy of the Bus Application is located on the District’s website; www.vallejo.k12.ca.us/transportation. If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at (707) 556-8880.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Oraboni, Director of Operations
Bus Rider Rules
Pursuant to Board Policy (5141.1), the following rules apply at all times when students are riding a school bus, including when on school activity trips:
Riders shall follow the instructions and directions of the bus driver at all times.
Riders should arrive at their designated bus stop on time and stand in a safe place at the stop to wait quietly for the bus.
Riders shall enter the bus in an orderly manner and go directly to their seats.
Riders shall sit down and fasten any passenger restraint systems. Riders shall remain seated while the bus is in motion.
Riders shall not block the aisle or emergency exit with their body or personal belongings. Riders may bring large or bulky items, such as class projects or musical instruments, on the bus only if the item does not displace any other rider or obstruct the driver's vision.
Riders should be courteous to the driver and to fellow passengers. Vulgarity, rude, or abusive behavior is prohibited.
Any noise or behavior that could distract the driver, such as loud talking, scuffling or fighting, throwing objects, or standing or changing seats, is prohibited and may lead to suspension of riding privileges.
Riders shall not use tobacco products, eat, or drink while riding the bus.
Riders may bring electronic devices onto the bus only if such devices are permitted at school. If the use of cellular telephones or similar devices disrupts the safe operation of the school bus, the bus driver may direct the student to no longer use the device on the bus.
Riders shall not put any part of the body out of the window nor throw any item from the bus.
Riders shall help keep the bus and the area around the bus stop clean. Riders shall not damage or deface the bus or tamper with bus equipment.
Service animals are permitted on school transportation services; all other animals are prohibited.
Upon reaching their destination, riders shall remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop and upon the signal from the driver, unfasten any restraint system, enter the aisle, and go directly to the exit.
Riders should be alert for traffic when leaving the bus and shall follow the district's transportation safety plan when crossing the road and exiting the bus.
Riders are required to show their bus pass when entering the bus and when requested by the driver.
The driver or any passenger shall report any violation of the district's bus rules to the principal and Transportation Office. The principal or Transportation Office shall notify the student's parent/guardian of the misbehavior, determine the severity of the misconduct, and take action accordingly. In instances of a severe violation or repeated offenses, the rider may be denied transportation for a period of time determined appropriate by the principal or Transportation Office.
School Bus Citation
The bus driver will issue a bus conduct form for misbehavior at the bus stop or on the bus. In the case of severe behavior (i.e. endangering the safety of other students and/or the driver) as determined by the Principal, Transportation Supervisor and/or Director of Operations, and Special Education staff, as applicable, the below steps will be waived and temporary or permanent bus suspension will be immediately implemented.
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