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Transportation Safety and Discipline School bus transportation plays a vital role in education process for the students we serve. Our number one goal is to provide safe, efficient transportation for students to and from school and/or school events. Drivers will make every effort to provide students a safe and comfortable journey to and from school. Appropriate students conduct on school buses is expected at all times. Disruptions on the bus pose potentially serious safety concerns that put students, drivers, and other drivers at risk. Whenever a bus driver's attention is diverted, a serious safety hazard can arise in a matter of seconds. Education is required by Tennessee state law, school transportation is not. Because the bus is an extension of a student's school day, school rules/code of conduct also apply to behavior on the bus. Eligibility to ride the bus may be revoked if students violate school bus rules and regulations. SCHOOL BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Students shall obey the bus driver at all times. Students shall respond promptly to any instructions given by the driver. 2. Each student will be seated in the seats which they are assigned, take their seats promptly upon entering the bus, face the front of the bus, and remain seated while the bus is in motion. 3. No windows or doors will be opened or closed without permission of the bus driver. Incidents involving students throwing items from the bus pose serious safety issues to other drivers and will be reported to the Sheriff's Office. At no time will students put hands, head or other body parts out the bus window. 4. Fighting will not be tolerated. Students fighting on a school bus are subject to be transported by the Grundy County Sheriff's Department, local Police Department, or Tennessee Highway Patrol. Parents will be notified. Students whom instigate fighting, but may not be actively involved may be subject to the same penalty or suspension as students involved in a fight. 5.
Bullying will not
be tolerated. Student whom are intimidated, harassed or coerced by
another student should immediately report the incident to the driver
and/or a school administrator. 6. Students are expected to be at their bus stop at least 5 minutes before the normal bus arrival time. Students should stay well away from the roadway while waiting at their stop. Students should never run to catch the bus. 7. Horseplay will not be allowed. Students will refrain from teasing, scuffling, tripping, holding, hitting, throwing items, or any other activities the driver may interpret as horseplay or unsafe. 8. Bus seats must be shared with other students on a daily basis ---Limit of three (3) students per seat. 9. All books, book bags, backpacks, and other items must be kept out of the aisles/walkway. Carry on items will not occupy another student's seat, nor extend above the seat back. Animals, oversized objects, or glass containers are not permitted. 10.
If a bus is
not overloaded, but all available seat space is taken, student(s) must
stand in the aisle behind the guardrail and to the rear of the driver. 11. Students must observe classroom conduct. Ordinary conversation is permitted at the driver's discretion. Loud, boisterous, profane language and obscene gestures, or indecent conduct will not be tolerated. 12. Use of alcohol, illegal drugs, possession of weapons, tobacco, eating, chewing gum, or soft drinks on the bus is prohibited. 13. The use of electronic devices or other items in a manner that might interfere with the safe operation of the bus or distract the driver is prohibited. This may include (but is not limited to) radios, cell phones, cd/tape/mp3 players, mirrors, lasers, flash cameras, or other reflective devices. 14.
Once
students board their bus, he/she will not be allowed to exit the bus
while in transit. Students with a medical emergency will be transported
by ambulance. 15. Students should avoid any behavior that may damage the bus in any way. Any damage to seats, windows, or equipment will be charged to responsible student(s) or parent(s). Bus service will be suspended until full payment is made. 16. Students must provide written permission from a custodial parent/guardian to ride a different bus than the one assigned. Written permission is also required for a student to get off at a different stop than the one assigned ( such as work, place of business, etc.). Students should provide the note to their school office/administrator and to the bus driver. 17. Students should always use the hand rail while boarding and exiting the school bus. 18. If Students must cross the roadway to board or exit the bus, they must wait for the driver's signal or instructions. Students should cross well in front of the bus so that drivers can see them as they cross. Students should consult with their driver for proper crossing procedure and /or instructions. 19. Students whom do not ride on a regular basis should communicate their schedule needs with the driver. Students whom do not ride for three (3) consecutive days are subject to elimination of that particular bus stop until service can be reinstated. 20. The rear door and escape hatch trigger an alarm when opened. They are only to be used to exit the bus in an emergency situation or a drill conducted by the driver. Failure to follow the Rules and Regulations may result in the following disciplinary action: 1st Offense - Assigned seating (driver's discretion). 2nd Offense - Suspension of bus transportation for three (3) school days. 3rd Offense - Suspension of bus transportation for five (5) school days, along with three (3) days In-school (ISS) suspension. 4th Offense - Referral to Alternative School. No bus transportation. Bus suspension Parents assume responsibility for the behavior of their children while their children are riding the bus. If a student is suspend from transportation services, a parent/guardian will be responsible for transporting the student to and from school until such time reinstatement is made. Reinstatement will be allowed only after the full suspension has been served while school is in session (weather related days do not count toward time off the bus). |
