AR 5131.1
Students
Bus
Conduct
Because
school bus passengers' behavior can directly affect their safety and the safety
of others, the following regulations apply at all times when students are
riding a school bus, including school activity trips.
1. Riders shall follow the instructions
and directions of the bus driver at all times.
2. Riders should arrive at the bus stop on
time and stand in a safe place to wait quietly for the bus.
3. Riders shall enter the bus in an
orderly manner and go directly to their seats.
4. Riders shall remain seated while the
bus is in motion and shall not obstruct the aisle with their legs, feet, or
other objects. When reaching their destination, riders shall remain
seated until the bus stops and only then enter the aisle and go directly to the
exit.
5. Riders should be courteous to the
driver and to fellow passengers.
6. Because serious safety hazards can
result from noise or behavior that distracts the driver, loud talking,
laughing, yelling, singing, whistling,
scuffling, throwing objects, smoking, eating, drinking, standing and changing
seats are prohibited actions which may lead to suspension
of riding privileges.
7. No part of the body, hands, arms or
head should be put out of the window.
Nothing should be thrown from the bus.
8. Riders shall help keep the bus and the
area around the bus stop clean. Riders
shall not damage or deface the bus or tamper with bus equipment.
9. No animals shall be allowed on the bus
without express permission from the principal
or designee.
10. Riders should be alert for traffic when
leaving the bus.
Riders
who fail to comply with the above rules shall be reported to the school
principal, who shall determine the severity of the misconduct and take action
accordingly. In all instances of
misconduct, the rider and his/her parent/guardian shall be given notice and
warning. In the case of a severe
violation or repeated offenses, the rider may be denied transportation for a
period of time determined by the principal, up to the remainder of the school
year.
Bus
drivers shall not deny transportation except as directed by the principal.
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