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Bus Rules
So that the school district can provide safe transportation for all students, the following guidelines must be observed:
BUS COULD ARRIVE UP TO 5 MINUTES EARLY - PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES BEFORE STOP TIME.
- Obey the bus driver at all times.
- Stand off the roadway while waiting for the bus.
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Be at the bus stop at least ten (10) minutes before a scheduled stop time. The bus could arrive up to 5 minutes early. The bus will not wait for late students.
- Cross the roadway several steps in front of the bus.
- Ride only on the assigned bus.
- Board and depart only at the assigned bus stop.
- Act appropriately while waiting for the bus.
- Give your proper name when requested by the bus operator or monitor.
- Remain seated at all times when the bus is moving.
- Remain silent when the dome lights are on.
- Refrain from bringing food or drink on the bus.
- Refrain from displaying signs on the bus.
- Refrain from using profane language or gestures. (WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION FROM THE BUS)
- Refrain from acts of vandalism.
- Refrain from throwing objects from the windows of the bus.
- Refrain from conduct or behavior that interferes with the orderly, safe and expeditious transportation of bus riders.
- Refrain from using cellular telephones and other electronic devices while on the bus.
- Video cameras have been installed on some buses. Students may be filmed while on the bus.
- Violations of the Code of Student Conduct or any behavior, which substantially distracts the driver and causes, or has the potential to cause, a safety hazard on a moving bus, may be the basis for suspension from bus/school and/or expulsion from bus-riding privileges.