STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REGULATION
It is the belief of this department that all passengers can and must behave in a safe and appropriate manner when riding the school bus. Any behavior that may prevent the bus driver from performing their job safely and effectively WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. The safety of all passengers is our primary concern.
In an effort to provide all school bus passengers with the safest and most efficient ride to and from their attendance center, the following BUS SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES must be followed at all times:
- Follow the directions of the bus driver and bus aide.
- Stay seated at all times.
- Keep all body parts inside the bus.
- Keep feet and legs and school supplies out of the aisle; aisle must remain clear.
- Sit facing front of bus.
- No eating or drinking on the bus.
- No pushing, shoving, or fighting.
- No inappropriate languages directed to other passengers or the driver.
- No yelling or screaming. Excessive noise distracts the driver, as well as prevents the driver from hearing important communications from the dispatcher.
- Band instruments will be allowed as long as aisles are not blocked and there is available space. Pre-approval for large instruments is recommended.
- No loud/inappropriate music/sound effects from any electronic device.
VIOLATION OF THESE RULES POLICIES, PROCEDURES WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINARY ACTION:
1ST Violation: Transportation Coordinator will verbally contact parents, assign seating, give written notification to parents
2nd Violation: 3 day SUSPENSION; written warning, parents contacted by Transportation Department
3rd Violation: 5 day SUSPENSION; written warning, parents contacted by Transportation Department
4th Violation: SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FOR REMAINDER OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
The District reserves the right to impose disciplinary consequences up to and including an automatic suspension from school transportation for up to one calendar year based upon the nature and seriousness of the student’s action and/or conduct in each case.
THE FOLLOWING INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FOR UP TO ONE CALENDAR YEAR:
1. Physical harm, injury, or threat to the driver or aide, and/or other students on the bus.
2. Property damage to the school bus by a student.
3. Total disruption and/or refusal to obey the bus driver, the aide, and/or school bus rules.
4. Using inappropriate language directed at another student, the driver, the aide or someone outside the bus.
5. Extending body parts or objects outside the bus, at the discretion of the Transportation Department due to the severity of the violation.
Please review this information with your child/children so that all passengers can enjoy a safe, positive experience on the school bus. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Transportation Department at 712-527-4116. Thank you for your understanding and Cooperation.
*Adopted: 11/10/14
*Reviewed: 11/11/19
*Revised: 03/09/20