BUS CONDUCT "Uniform Code of Discipline...."
Conduct of students riding school buses will be regulated
and acceptable discipline will be maintained. When a discipline
problem arises on a bus, the bus driver will prepare a written report
regarding the actions of the student violator. The "Bus Conduct
Report" will be submitted to the Coordinator of Transportation who
will sign the report and submit it to the student's principal. In case
of a serious offense, the Coordinator will notify the principal by
phone that a written report of a disciplined student will follow.
The Transportation Department will be responsible
for preparing and sending four "Bus Conduct Report" copies to
the principal, while retaining one copy for the Transportation
Department. Principals will notify the parents(s) or guardian of the
student's misconduct by sending a copy of the discipline report and
/or by telephoning the parent(s) or guardian. Principals will
investigate by setting up conferences with all concerned parties in
order to determine the facts. The Coordinator of Transportation and
the bus driver will be available for conferences.
When final disposition is made in the case --
relative to the CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT regulations -- the principal
will inform the Coordinator of Transportation as to what action was
taken. In order to expedite this, the principal will complete the
bottom portion of the "Bus Conduct Report". When the
Coordinator of Transportation receives the disposition report, a
completed copy is also given to the driver. Both the principal and the
Coordinator of Transportation will maintain a discipline file on cases
brought for action.
TO THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN RIDING SCHOOL BUSES
The rules and regulations which follow are the result of careful
study and based upon the experiences we have had in the operation of a
school bus system. Transporting students to and from school and on
field trips is becoming more complex each year. The number of students
to be transported is constantly increasing, and traffic is changing
rapidly. In order to ensure maximum safety to those riding school
buses, it is necessary that students and the parents or guardian
cooperate in this effort. There is no substitute for training to
develop safe habits in pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Students in the Benton Harbor, Coloma, and Eau
Claire school districts are provided with the safest equipment
possible. Drivers are trained not only in operating procedures, but in
many related areas as well. However, to ensure maximum safety there
are certain practices which must be followed by each bus rider.
Parents should be willing to read these rules and cooperate in seeing
that their children are given instructions relative to their
responsibilities.
The "Uniform Code of Discipline" CODE OF STUDENT
CONDUCT for the Benton Harbor, Coloma, and Eau Claire school districts
will be utilized in all discipline reports.
Students must obey drivers promptly as they are in
full charge of buses and students while in transit.
STUDENTS MUST:
- Be on time at designated bus stops. Buses cannot
wait for tardy students.
- Obey the driver's suggestions cheerfully. Help
the driver to assure safety at all times.
- Expect to walk one-half or up to one mile to a
bus stop.
- Stay off roadway while waiting for the bus. Form
a line to get on the bus.
- Cross in front of the bus when crossing road or
highway, NOT IN THE BACK OF THE BUS.
- Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop
before attempting to enter or leave the bus. Remain seated while the
bus is in motion. Enter or leave the bus only at the front door,
except in the case of an emergency.
- Do not leave the bus, except at home or school.
No unscheduled stops will be made except those authorized by the
Coordinator of Transportation or a school administrator.
- Occupy any seat assigned by the driver. Keep feet
out of aisles, off seats, and backs of seats.
- When conditions require, sit three in a seat by
filling back seats first.
- Hold musical instruments. Do not leave them in
aisles or at the front or rear emergency door.
- Sit erect with feet on the floor.
- Keep head, arms, and hands inside the bus.
- Observe classroom conduct. Avoid unnecessary
disturbing noises. The driver should not be distracted while the bus
is in motion. Do not shout at passing persons or vehicles.
- Be courteous! Use no profane or vulgar language.
- Help keep bus clean. Do not chew gum, eat, or
drink beverages. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON THE BUS.
- Be considerate of others, especially small
children.
- Inform driver when absence is expected from
school.
- Report any bus damage you observe to the driver.
Damage or vandalism will result in payment for the damages and a
suspension of bus riding privileges.
- Students who are unauthorized riders are not
allowed to ride school buses.
- Are not to reserve seats for fellow students.
- FIGHTING - PUSHING - SHOVING or other rowdy
behavior will not be tolerated.
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