WARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS’ BUS RIDER RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS’ SAFETY

APPLIES TO EVERY STUDENT WHO RIDES A SCHOOL BUS DAILY OR ON FIELD TRIPS:

•Do not load or unload until the bus has come to a complete stop.

•When loading, move to the rear of the bus and find a seat.

•Use normal speaking voice when talking, never yell or scream.

•For your safety and that of others, never toss or throw anything at or to anyone.

•Never talk to the driver when the bus is in motion. He\She needs his\her full attention on the road

•Remain seated until the bus has come to a full stop.

•Keep arms, legs and head inside the bus—not out the window.

•Keep the bus clean, and never be a destructive passenger.

•When loading or unloading at home, be sure all cars have come to a full stop before you cross the road or street in front of the bus.

•Be considerate of others and do not annoy them.

•ALWAYS cross the road or street in FRONT of the bus.

•Do not run or push when loading or unloading.

•Don’t be a litterbug. Keep your trash until a trashcan is available. (Most busses have one)

•Eating and chewing gum are not allowed on the bus.

•Children under school age and adults are not allowed to ride on the regular routes.

•WRITTEN PERMISSION is required from the parent for any student to ride a bus other than his/her regular one.

•Never play with toys or carry live animals on the bus. No glass containers or balloons can be transported on the bus.

•When you arrive at school, go directly to the designated area. If a bus is late go directly to the office and check in.

BUS DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Complete misbehavior form:

2.Immediately notify Principal of bus misconduct.        

      SCHOOL BUS CONSEQUENCES

•VIOLATION OF RULES ON THE SCHOOL BUS WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE PRIVILEGE OF RIDING THE BUS

•The first violation reported to the principal by the bus driver will result in a conference between the driver, principal, and child and a written report sent to the parent, which is to be signed and returned to the principal.

•A second reported misconduct will result in a written report to the parents which will provide notice that the bus riding privilege is in jeopardy.

•A third report will result in 3 days loss of riding privileges.

•A fourth report will result in 5 days loss of riding privileges and the parent must meet with the Director of Transportation prior to riding privileges being restored.

•A fifth report will result in 10 days loss of riding privileges.

•A sixth report will result in privileges revoked for the rest of the school year.

              

               During the suspension from the bus, it is the responsibility of the parents

               to transport the student to and from school. Failure of the child to

               attend during this time will be considered an unexcused absence.

               Students are not to be dropped off before 7:45 and must be picked up

               by 3:30 p.m.