THE PRIVILEGE OF ANY PUPIL TO RIDE A SCHOOL BUS IS CONDITIONED UPON THEIR GOOD BEHAVIOR AND OBSERVANCE OF THE FOLLOWING RULES AND REGULATIONS. ANY PUPIL WHO VIOLATES ANY OF THESE RULES OR REGULATIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL WHICH THE PUPIL ATTENDS FOR NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION.
1. The driver is in full charge of the bus and the pupils. Pupils shall obey the driver courteously and promptly.
2. Pupils shall occupy the space designated for them by the driver.
3. Pupils shall be on time, the bus cannot wait for those who are not on time.
4. Pupils are never to stand in the road while waiting for the bus.
5. Pupils are to clean their feet before entering the bus.
6. Pupils shall not spit on the bus.
7. Pupils are not to throw waste paper or rubbish on the floor of the bus.
8. Pupils are not to mar or otherwise deface the bus.
9. Pupils are not allowed to carry a knife or any sharp instrument on the bus. If done the driver will take the knife or instrument to the principal’s office.
10. Pupils are not to start to school when sick or when any member of the family has a contagious disease.
11. The following activities are prohibited at all times:
a.Improper behavior to include: insolence, disobedience, vulgarity, foul language, fighting, pushing, shoving and similar offensive acts.
b.The use of tobacco in any form (smoking, chewing, dipping, snuff)
c. Eating or drinking on the bus
d. Throwing articles or objects in or from the bus.
e. Tampering with mechanical equipment, accessories or controls of the bus.
f. Placing musical instruments or other articles at the door by the driiver.
g. Obstructing the aisle in any manner.
h. Occupying more space in a seat than required.
i. Opening or closing windows without permission of driver
j. Toys, electronic games, radios
12. Pupils are to avoid unnecessary conversations with the driver
13. Pupils at all times are to keep arms and head inside the bus windows.
14. Pupils are not to leave the bus without the driver’s consent except at home or at school.
15. Pupils are not to leave their seats unless getting on or off the bus unless authorized by the driver.
16. Pupils are to respect persons whom they pass on the routes.
17. Pupils are to report to the driver at once any damages to the bus.
18. Pupils are to walk on the left side of the road, facing the bus and not behind it.
19. Pupils who must cross the road after alighting from the school bus shall pass in front of the bus and not behind it.
20. The driver shall see that the way is clear before the child is permitted to cross the road.
21. Should the conduct of a pupil on the bus endanger the lives or morals of other people, and offending pupils to cease such conduct when requested by the driver to do so, it shall be the duty of the driver to put the offender off the bus and report his action to the principal immediately. This should be done only in extreme cases and as a last resort to protect the Principal, Superintendent or Director of Transportation.
22. Any pupil who violates any of these rules and regulations may be reported to the principal of the school he or she attends for disciplinary action.
PARENTS & GUARDIANS: KEEP THESE REGULATIONS DURING THE TIME THE STUDENTS ARE IN SCHOOL.
WARNING: CLOTHING DRAWSTRINGS AND STRAPS OF ANY KIND CAN BE DANGEROUS AND MAY HANG IN SCHOOL BUS DOORS AND HANDRAILS. REMOVE, SHORTEN OR REPLACE WITH A SAFE TYPE OF FASTENER. PLEASE SIGN BELOW AND RETURN TO THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL YOUR CHILD ATTENDS IN ORDER FOR YOUR CHILD TO CONTINUE RIDING THE SCHOOL BUS.