Any misconduct by a student, which in the opinion of the bus driver or bus supervisor, is detrimental to the safe operation of the bus, shall be sufficient cause for the principal to suspend the transportation privilege. Inappropriate behavior that is considered serious or exceptional misconduct will result in consequences outlined on the discipline guidelines.

Rules of Conduct for Students Riding Buses

Students shall obey the driver and any aide assigned to the bus by the district. The driver is in full charge of the bus and passengers and shall be obeyed. When transporting classes or teams, the teacher or coach shall be primarily responsible for the behavior of the students. Students shall obey both the driver and the teacher, coach or other staff member. However, the bus driver will have final authority.
Students shall ride only on their assigned bus unless written permission to do otherwise has been received and approved (signed) by school officials.
Students shall not be permitted to leave the bus except at their regular stop unless written permission to do otherwise is received and approved (signed) by school officials.
Students assigned seats shall use only that seat unless permission to change is authorized by the driver and/or school principal.
Students shall observe rules of classroom conduct while riding on buses. Conversations and other noises shall be kept down to avoid distracting the driver. Students shall refrain from the use of obscene language or gestures. Students shall respect the rights and safety of others on the bus.
Students shall not smoke or ignite lighters, matches or any other items on the bus. Students shall not use tobacco, alcohol, drugs or any controlled substance on the bus.
Students are to assist in keeping the bus clean by keeping trash off the floor. Students must also refrain from throwing refuse out of the windows. Eating or drinking is not allowed except when specifically authorized and supervised by an accompanying teacher, coach or other assigned staff member.
Students shall not open bus windows without the driver’s permission.
Students shall not extend any part of their body out of bus windows at any time.
Students shall not carry or have in their possession items that can cause injury to passengers on the bus. Such items include, but are not limited to: sticks, breakable containers, weapons or firearms, straps or pins protruding from clothing, laser lights of any kind, large, bulky items which cannot be held or placed between legs, etc. Books and personal belongings shall be kept out of aisles. Inflated balloons shall not be transported on a bus.
Students shall not have animals on buses, except a certified service animal providing assistance to a disabled student per Policy 2030, Service Animals in Schools.
Students shall not sit in the driver’s seat or to the immediate right or left of the driver.
Students shall refrain from talking to the driver unless necessary.
Students shall go directly to a seat once inside the bus and remain seated at all times unless the driver instruct otherwise.
Students must leave the bus in an orderly manner and must obey the orders of school officials on bus duty. They must not cross the roadway until given consent by the driver. When boarding or leaving the bus, students should be in view of the driver at all times. There shall be no pushing and shoving when boarding or leaving the bus. Once off the bus, students shall adhere to rules for pedestrians.
Students shall never cross the roadway behind a bus.
Students must not stand or play in the roadway while waiting for the bus.
Students should leave home early enough to arrive at the bus stop before the bus is due. Children should arrive at their stop at least 5 minutes prior to pick up.
Self-discipline should be exercised by students at the bus loading area. Students should refrain from pushing and shoving other students. Students who have to walk some distance along the roadway to the bus-loading zone, where practicable, must walk (on the left-hand side) facing the oncoming traffic. This will also apply to students leaving the bus-loading zone in the afternoon. Students shall go directly home after leaving the bus.
Students shall use lap belts on buses when available.
Students shall follow emergency exit drill procedures as established by the emergency exit drill.
Students shall not tamper with emergency doors or equipment.
Students shall remain quietly seated, not exhibit disruptive behavior and turn off all noise- making devices at railroad crossings.
Parents of students identified as causing damage to buses shall be charged with the cost of the incurred damage. Students causing the damage may be suspended from transportation.
Student misconduct shall constitute sufficient reason for suspending transportation privileges.

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