Behavior on the school bus should be not only as good as it is in a well-mannered classroom; it should be even better.  The school bus is an extension of the classroom.

1. Be on time at your designated bus stop.  Students shall be at their assigned stops FIVE minutes before the bus is scheduled to depart.  The bus cannot wait for those who are tardy.  Board and exit the bus at your designated stop each day.

2. Do not play in the street or on private property.  Wait for the bus in a safe place – well off the roadway. 

3. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before entering.  Once the bus has come to a complete stop and the door is opened, enter in an orderly manner. All secondary students shall display their District Identification Card to the driver as they board the bus.  Go to your seat immediately.  (Traffic has stopped for student loading, so it should be done as quickly and safely as possible.)

4. When loading at school, all students must be on their bus by departure time.  For safety, once the driver has closed the door, and the buses have started to roll, students will not be allowed to get on their bus.  Do not run after the bus.

5. After leaving the bus, cross at a designated street crossing where possible.  If a designated street crossing is not available, walk 10 feet in front of the bus and wait until your driver ensures that it is safe and instructs you to cross.  Do not cross behind the bus. 

1. Follow all instructions from the school bus driver. Treat everyone (school bus driver, motoring public and fellow passengers) with courtesy and respect. INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT, USE OF OBJECTIONABLE LANGUAGE, OR ABUSE OF OTHERS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

2. Do not extend objects, hands or head out the bus window. Serious injury could result.

3. Remain quiet and orderly. Students will be assigned to a specific seat. Stay seated; seat to seat, back to back. Do not distract the driver. Keep the aisle clear. Talk quietly while on the bus. Be totally silent at all railroad crossings.

4. Keep your belongings in your backpack. Items NOT allowed on the bus: animals, skateboards, scooters, balloons, laser pointers, weapons, or explosive items, any tobacco products, matches, lighters or any item that is a health or safety hazard. The driver has authority to secure all objects.

5. Special Considerations. Eating and/or drinking on buses is prohibited. Musical instruments will only be transported when space is available and they can be transported safely. Vandalism to the bus will be charged to the student and/or the parent/guardian.

Drivers will make seating assignments to students.  Upon the completion of each run on a route, drivers will check the bus for cleanliness, damage, lost items and sleeping students.  If any vandalism is found, the students assigned to that seating area will be held responsible for the cost of repairs.  The Risk Management Department will forward a bill to the parents for payment.

Students may also be subject to the loss of riding privileges.

When requested, a meeting or conference between the driver, parents, students and administrators will be convened at the principal’s request.  Requests for these meetings should be scheduled through the Transportation Operations Manager or the Transportation Safety, Training and Certification Officer that supports your school.  A representative from the Transportation Department will attend all such conferences with the driver.

Rules of Conduct