SCHOOL/GROUP RULES
- School Group Guidelines
Capacity Restriction: Each bus accommodates a maximum of 50-60 riders depending on size of students.
- Chaperone Requirement: A proportional number of adults (staff members/volunteers) must accompany students to ensure proper supervision.
- Trip Coordination: At least one adult per bus must:
* Be familiar with the destination and directions.
* Carry a cell phone with contact numbers for other group leaders.
- Bus Inspection: The trip leader must inspect the bus upon arrival at the destination and return to the school to confirm all passengers have exited and to check for any damage or lost items.
- Cleanliness: Group leaders are responsible for ensuring the bus is clean at the end of the trip.
- Itinerary Compliance: All trips must follow the pre-approved route from school to the destination and back. Special stops require prior approval with a written itinerary submitted to Eagle Bus Service before departure.
- Student Accountability: Chaperones must account for all assigned students before departing from any location.
- Behavior Expectations: Students must follow all school and bus-specific rules.
Prohibited Items on School Buses
The following items are not allowed inside the passenger compartment of the bus. If storage under the bus is unavailable, an additional bus may be required.
- Large items such as instruments, sports equipment, coolers, or class projects that block aisles, doorways, or exits.
- Strapped or secured items inside the bus (state policy prohibits this; such items must be placed in storage compartments).
- Firearms, weapons (operative or ceremonial), or any dangerous objects.
- Food or beverages (trip leaders must ensure buses remain clean).
- Glass items (bottles, containers, vases) and metal cans (soda cans) that could pose a risk.
- Oversized items like pole vault poles, drill team flags, or similar large objects.
- Alcoholic beverages (open or closed) are strictly prohibited on Eagle Bus Service vehicles.