Cle Elum-Roslyn School District No. 404

 

Board Policy

 

Management Support                                                                                                            6605P

 

Student Conduct on Buses

 

Any misconduct by a student, which in the opinion of the bus driver or bus supervisor, is detrimental to the safe operation of the bus shall be sufficient cause for the principal to suspend the transportation privilege.

 

Rules of conduct for students riding buses:

 

A.                 The Bus Driver is in full charge of the bus and pupils.

B.                 Students shall obey the driver and any aide assigned to the bus by the district.

C.                 When   transporting classes or teams, the teacher or coach shall be primarily responsible for the behavior of the students. Students shall obey both the driver and the teacher, coach or other staff member.

D.                 Students shall not be permitted to leave the bus except at their regular stop unless written permission to do otherwise is received by school officials.

E.                  Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus.

F.                  Observe classroom conduct.  Unnecessary conversation with bus driver is prohibited.

G.                 Keep the bus clean.

H.                 Be Courteous – No profane language, teasing, or name calling. Students crossing roads must do so under the direction of the bus driver, and cross only in front of the bus.

I.                    Stay in your seat while the bus is in motion.

J.                   Respect other’s property.

K.                If monitors or patrols are on duty, students must obey and respect their orders.

L.                  Driver may assign seats as needed.

M.               No pets or animals (except seeing eye dogs) allowed on bus.

N.                No hazardous, large or bulky objects allowed on bus. ( Glass, sharp, heavy objects, large musical instruments, flammables, firearms or weapons.)

O.                Students going to and from their bus stops where there are no sidewalks shall walk on the left-hand side of the roadway facing oncoming traffic.  Students shall go directly to their home after leaving the bus.

P.                  Students shall follow emergency exit drill procedures as prescribed by the driver.

Q.                Students shall not tamper with emergency doors or equipment, and keep isles and emergency exits clear.

R.                 Parents of students identified as causing damage to buses shall be charged with the cost of the incurred damage.  Students causing the damage may be suspended from transportation.

S.                  Student misconduct shall constitute sufficient reason for suspending transportation privileges.