Safety aboard the bus begins with the student. Certain basic rules of conduct combined with the use of common sense are a must to assure a safe ride on the bus. Students should be aware of all safety rules including those posted inside the bus. Please take time to read the following rules and follow them.

• Additionally, no animals, reptiles or large items are allowed on the bus.
• Musical instruments are permitted on the bus as long as they can be securely held on the student's lap.
• Bookbags should not be worn on the back while riding on the bus so that the children sit with their backs against the seat.
• Written permission must be obtained from the school office before riding a different bus or getting off at a different stop due to emergency situations.

REMEMBER Bus riding is a privilege.
The cooperation of everyone in following these simple rules will make the entire bus riding experience a pleasant and safe one for all.

Any student reported by our Transportation Department to the school administrators for misconduct on the school bus will be held responsible for his/her behavior and may be subject to disciplinary action. Drivers use a "Bus Conduct Report" that identifies the violation committed by the student.

Three of these conduct reports generally result in suspension of the student's riding privileges. The final decision is based on such criteria as Board of Education policy the district's Zero Tolerance for Violence Policy, and the severity of the incident and surrounding circumstances.

Buses are now equipped with video cameras that have proven to be very effective in identifying students who behave inappropriately. Parents may be shown the video tape in the presence of school officials to review their child's behavior.