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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.

• 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.