Transportation

Student Transportation

Students arrive and leave Speight by bus or family vehicles only. Due to our location, there are no students who walk or ride bicycles.

BUS TRANSPORTATION

Bus transportation is a privilege. Detailed information about bus transportation may be accessed on the Wilson County Schools Transportation Department page. The information below applies to all students who ride Speight buses in compliance with those policies.

BUS ASSIGNMENTS AND SPECIAL BUS PERMISSIONS

• Bus assignments will be posted for all students registered with the school during Open House. They may also be obtained by visiting the website above and typing in the family’s residence address.

• Any requests for change of bus stop, special bus assignments or other special requests must be completed on a bus form and submitted to our office for Transportation Department verification and approval.

• Students who do not have bus assignments will need alternate transportation until they receive approval.

• Requests for temporary bus reassignment (i.e., riding home with a friend) must be requested in writing by a family member listed on the Student Reunification Form and include an accurate phone number for verbal confirmation by the school office. Students should take notes requesting a Special Bus Assignment to the front office upon arrival in the morning to allow time for verification.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS ON THE BUS

All school policies regarding student conduct apply to students at their bus stop and on the bus. Students should follow these basic procedures when riding the bus.

• Wait for the driver to indicate that it is safe to board the bus. Every student will receive instruction about the correct procedures during the first 10 days of school and again at the beginning of the 3rd quarter during Health classes.

• Board the bus using the handrail.

• ​Move quickly to your assigned seat. Be seated, face forward and remain in your assigned seat until you arrive at your destination.

• Keep the aisle clear so the driver can observe traffic behind the bus.​

• Speak in a quiet voice and listen for instructions from the driver.

• Silence is required when the bus is stopped at railroad crossings.

• Keep yourself and your possessions inside the bus.

• Refrain from eating and drinking on the bus unless allowed by your driver. Remove all trash from anything you consume on the bus when you get off.

• Remain seated on the bus until your driver dismisses you.

DAMAGING SCHOOL BUSES

Board Policy states that any willful or careless damage to a school bus shall be paid for by the person responsible for such damage. The principal and the Transportation Director will inspect all school buses and assess fair and reasonable damage fees. All persons should be aware that, in addition to violating Board policy, it is unlawful to willfully demolish, destroy, deface, injure, burn or damage any public school bus or public school activity bus.

Students who are assigned to a seat on the bus will be expected to maintain those seats.

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BUS DISCIPLINE

Drivers will make every allowance before submitting referrals for bus discipline. Students who are written up will conference with administration and discipline will be applied based on the behavior. The general guidelines listed below will be followed.

Depending on the seriousness of the offense, administration reserves the right to suspend bus privileges at their discretion. During bus suspensions, the student must be provided with alternate transportation to and from school.

All buses are equipped with audio/video recording devices. ​

FAMILY VEHICLE (CAR RIDERS)

MORNING

Students arriving by car in the morning must remain in their vehicles until the school opens at 8:00 AM. There are no adults at the school to supervise children and students are not allowed on the hallway before that time. Student who arrive after 8:30AM will be counted tardy and must sign-in at the front office.

AFTERNOON

Students are released through the front doors of the school at 3:30 PM. Families may park in the car line and wait for students to leave the building. Individuals who need to enter the building should park in a parking space rather than the pick-up line to avoid congestion at dismissal.

EARLY CHECK-OUT

Students who have appointments after school must be checked out before 3:00 PM. The school will not check students out between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM.