School Bus Safety Regulations

Students are expected to assist District staff in ensuring the buses remain in good condition and that transportation is provided safely. When riding in District vehicles, students are held to behavioral standards established in this handbook and the Student Code of Conduct. School bus rider safety regulations must be adhered to:

1. Students will cooperate with the bus driver at all times.

2. Students will not write on, disfigure or damage any part of the bus.

3. Students will not throw any item on or out of the bus.

4. Students will not fight or be rowdy on the bus or at the bus stop.

5. Students will not possess or use drugs or tobacco in any form on the bus.

6. Students will not have food or drinks on the bus.

7. Students will not scream, yell or cause loud noises on the bus.

8. Students will remain seated, facing forward in the seat, while the bus is in motion.

9. Students will not be dropped off elsewhere unless they have the school principal's prior approval. School buses are operated to take only eligible students from home to school and back home again. Students will no longer be allowed to ride home with a friend on the friend's bus. Please make other arrangements for your child to go home with a friend.

10.The bus will not deliver students to group meetings after school (Scouts, Brownies, etc.)

11.Students will conduct themselves on buses in the same manner as in the classroom. Cursing or showing disrespect will not be tolerated.

12.Parents and other adults will not be allowed to board the bus for safety reasons. If you have discipline or scheduling concerns, please do not attempt to discuss these during the loading or off-loading process as it distracts the driver's attention from the students. Direct any questions concerning school bus transportation to Rod White, Director of Transportation.

These safety regulations are not inclusive of all laws, regulations, policies and guidelines in force by Federal, State or local governments.