Parents/guardians and students must realize that school bus transportation is a privilege, not a right.  Misbehavior of any kind will not be tolerated.  Students who misbehave may be suspended from school and/or may be denied the privilege of riding the bus.  Schools shall notify parents/guardians if there is continuous misconduct on the bus.

The following rules and regulations also apply to any field trip under school sponsorship.  Bus riders shall respect the wishes of chaperones, appointed by school officials to accompany bus riders.

Bus riders shall:

• Ride assigned buses
• Board and disembark from their assigned bus at the selected destination unless written permission is granted by the bus driver or authorized personnel to be let off at other than the regular stop.

• Call the bus company for requests for temporary exceptions to the rule that students ride on assigned buses.  Permission for exceptions will only be granted for emergency reasons and will be dependent upon room available.
• Forward requests for permanent exceptions to the rule that students ride on assigned buses to the district director of fiscal and buildings operations.
• Assume responsibility for rides when permission is granted to be let off at other than the regular stop.
• Obtain and forward to the director of fiscal and building operations office a certificate or statement from medical doctor to substantiate all physically-handicapping cases.  Temporary handicap shall require an annual statement and permanent handicap shall require only an initial statement.
• Inform the driver through the bus company, if possible, when a rider will be absent.

• Be at the designated bus stop on time.
• Stay off the road while waiting for the bus.
• Conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting for the bus.
• Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to board the bus.
• Line up in an orderly, single file manner.
• Not rush to get on the bus.
• Be courteous.
• Not take advantage of younger students in order to get a seat.
• Walk to the side of the road facing traffic to get to the bus stop, if there is no sidewalk or path.
• Use the handrail and watch their step when boarding the bus.

• Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times.
• Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times.
• Remember that loud talking or laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the drivers attention and may result in a serious accident.
• Treat the bus equipment as valuable property.  Damage to seats, etc. must be paid for by the offender.
• Never tamper with the bus or any of it’s equipment.
• Don’t leave books, lunches or other articles on the bus.
• Keep books, packages, coats and all other objects out of the aisles.
• Remain in the bus in case of a road emergency unless directed to do otherwise by the driver.
• Do not throw anything out of the window.
• Always remain in their seats while the bus is in motion.
• Always be courteous to fellow students, the bus driver, the driver’s assistant and passers-by.
• Keep absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop.
• Obey the driver promptly.

• Cross the road at least 10 feet in front of the bus, but only after checking to be sure no traffic is approaching and after receiving a signal from the bus driver.
• Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.
• Be alert for the pre-arranged danger signal from the driver.