PREPARE FOR PICK-UP

Students need to be ready at least five (5) minutes before scheduled bus pick up time. Bus drivers will wait one (1) minute for the student and then leave for their next stop. Drivers will not beep their horn, call the home or return for a student who was not ready on time.

PREPARE FOR DROP-OFF

The drivers will keep students on the bus until they know the designated adult to receive the student is there. If no adult is present, the driver will continue their route and return the student to their school. If no one at school is available to receive the returned student, the driver will  bring  the  student to the transportation department and local authorities will be contacted.

BUS STOP

Students will be picked up and dropped off at or near the home. Transportation will determine the actual stop based on safety of the stop and the reasonableness of the stop.

BOARDING AND DISEMBARKING THE BUS

Students are expected to follow driver directions while boarding or disembarking the school bus. Students who cross the street  at the stop must cross in front of the bus. Crossing students must wait until eye contact is made with driver and the driver hand signals student to cross. Students must also check for traffic when they are crossing.

STUDENTS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY

Please assist your student to and from the bus. Students who require a wheelchair are required to have a designated adult present at the bus stop. Drivers are not required to lift students.

PASSENGER CONDUCT

Common bus rules are posted on all buses. Students are expected to follow bus rules and driver directions. The bus driver has the authority to assign seats if needed to keep a safe environment. If the bus is equipped with a seatbelt, they must be worn.

It may be necessary to place a student in a safety vest to assist them in remaining safely seated while on the bus.

Failure to comply can result in a loss of riding privileges.