Bus Rules
It is the Responsibility of transported students to do the following:
- To occupy the seat assigned by the driver and remain seated while the bus is in motion.
- To observe classroom, conduct except for ordinary conversation.
- To obey the driver and attendant and report to the principal or designee when told to do so.
- To cooperate with school patrols.
- To warn the driver of approaching danger, if there is reason to believe the driver is not aware of the danger.
- To be at the place designated, both morning and evening, ready to board the bus ten (10) minutes before it is scheduled to arrive. The bus cannot wait for those who are tardy.
- Always stay off the roadway while waiting for a bus and conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
- To wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before attempting to get on or off.
- To leave the bus only with the consent of the driver.
- To cross the highway, if necessary, after leaving the bus in the following manner:
- To wait at the side of the road within sight and hearing of the driver and wait for proper signal for crossing.
- To look both to the right and left and proceed across the highway in front of the bus upon signal from the driver.
- To always keep all body parts inside the bus windows.
- To be silent when approaching or crossing railroad tracks.
- To leave the bus by the emergency door only when told to do so by the driver, or in case of an emergency that is life threatening.
- To refrain from eating or drinking.
- To refrain from smoking or vaping while on the bus.
- To board and leave the bus at their regular stop, unless by permission of transportation director or designee.
- To refrain from the use of profanity or abusive language on the bus.
- To refrain from carrying large objects, including band instruments that might interfere with seating and safety of others.
- Animals, snakes, frogs, reptiles and insects, glass containers, sharp objects, balls, bats, skateboards, cutting instruments, fireworks, and any other similar items are not allowed on the bus.
- Any electronic devices such as cell phones, iPod, etc., should be put away and not be turned on when riding the bus. (At driver’s discretion)
- Fragrances such as perfumes, deodorants, etc., should be put away and not sprayed on the bus.