BUS SERVICE

The Director of Transportation develops bus routes and schedules. Please contact that office with questions regarding bus stops and transportation eligibility. The phone number for the Department of Transportation is 420-6464.

It is district policy that only students eligible for bus service ride buses. In order to avoid overloads on the buses, we request that students ride only the bus to which they are assigned. We are not permitted to allow non-bus students to ride a bus for any reason at any time.

Students who are assigned to ride the bus must do so unless a note is sent to the principal from the parent/guardian. If a student needs to switch buses for any reason, a note must be written to the principal explaining the reason for the switch.

Bus problems/questions will be handled by the transportation department. Discipline problems on the bus will be handled jointly by the school and the Department of Transportation. When reporting such a problem, it is most helpful if you are able to provide names of offenders. The school will cooperate in trying to maintain decorum at bus stops.

BUS RIDER REGULATIONS

The following discipline regulations are herein set forth to create an atmosphere of maximum safety for students while riding our buses. Both student and parent cooperation is needed to achieve this condition.

 Violations of prescribed regulations will be reported to the principal, or his/her designate. After resolution of the situation, one copy of the discipline report will be sent to the Director of Transportation; one copy will be filed with the principal; and one copy will be sent to the parent. Generally, when a third discipline report is filed, the violating passenger will not be allowed to continue riding until a satisfactory conference has been held between the parents, the violator, principal and Director of Transportation. Serious discipline problems may result in removal of riding privileges at any time.

Regulations are as follows:

1 .     Be on time at the designated school bus stop -- help keep the bus on schedule.

2.      Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.

3.      Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter the bus.

4.      Do not move toward the bus at school loading zones until the bus has come to a
         complete stop.

5.      Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times.

6.      No eating is allowed on the bus.

7.      Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times after entering and until
         leaving the bus.

8.      Abusive treatment of the bus driver and/or equipment will not be tolerated. Never
         tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.

9.      Keep books, packages, coats and all other objects out of the aisles.

10.     Do not throw anything out of the bus windows,

11.     Do not stand while the bus is in motion.

12.     Be courteous to fellow passengers, the bus driver, and the crossing guard or
          driver's assistant.

13.     Be absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop.

14.     In case of road emergency, remain in the bus until instructions are, given by the
          driver.

 15.    Do not ask the driver to stop at places other than the regular bus stop. He/she is not permitted to do this except in cases of emergency or with school official authorization.