Despite Covid-19 school districts offering in-person learning continue to operate daily. Whether students are riding the bus five days a week or on a hybrid schedule, it is important to revisit the “Rules of the Bus”. The buses may not be at full capacity this year, and the bus stops may seem quieter; however, educating children on safety at the bus stop and on the bus is imperative to ensure their safe arrival to school. Whether you are a parent, guardian, or educator, please make sure to share this important conduct information. Below is a compiled list of rules gathered from districts from their “School Bus Code of Conduct”. The Covid-19 restrictions add additional precautions such as social distance seating, mask wearing, and symptoms to consider before riding the bus, to name a few. Please be sure to visit and read the link provided below for more information.
Rules of the Bus
- Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to scheduled pick-up time in the morning.
- Stand at a safe distance from the curb or roadway and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop and the doors open before approaching the bus.
- When crossing the road by the school bus, always cross 10 feet in front of the bus and wait for the driver’s signal to cross. Students should NEVER cross behind a school bus.
- If you drop something in the road, let the bus driver know right away before trying to retrieve it.
- Students shall always follow the instructions of the bus driver or assistants. Being rude or disrespectful to the bus driver or engaging in behavior that distracts the driver will not be tolerated.
- Students must respect fellow passengers. Student must not abuse other students or their property.
- Students must remain seated, face forward, and keep aisles clear. Students shall speak in normal tones; loud, rude, vulgar, or obscene language is prohibited.
- All items carried by student must always remain under their control and must be carried in the lap or be able to fit under the seat.
- No eating, drinking, or spitting inside the bus. Paper or other debris is not to be left inside the bus.
- Students must not throw anything inside or outside the bus; students shall not abuse District property or trespass on private property.
- Students may only leave the bus at their designated stops. Permission must be granted in advance to ride an unassigned bus, with the appropriate documentation. Only authorized students and school personnel may ride or board the bus.
- Cell phone usage should be limited to texting, video games, or listening to music (with headphones or earbuds).
- State law and/or District policy prohibits the following items on school buses:
- Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco
- Glass items
- Legally prohibited substances
- Weapons or Explosives
- Fireworks (including smoke or stink bombs)
- Animals, insects, or reptiles
- Other dangerous items
- No opening or exiting the rear emergency door.
- Keep the bus clean and damage free.
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