Education at its finest. - USD 231 - Gardner-Edgerton School District

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BUS TRANSPORTATION POLICY Th e following transportation policies are established by USD 231 in the interest of maximum effi ciency and safety to pupil transportation. Cooperation of students and parents is necessary to achieve these goals. GENERAL 1. Families who live within 2.5 miles of their attendance center must pay for bus service, except for a child who attends Nike Elementary School (K-4). Families who have made child care arrangements at a location other than their residence will be charged for a bus ticket if the child care is located within 2.5 miles of the assigned attendance center (school). Bus service is not available to locations outside of a student’s attendance boundary. 2. Buses will only pick up students from bus stops located inside district boundaries. 3. Drivers will not admit unauthorized passengers without prior approval from the school or bus supervisor. 4. On the fi rst day of the school term, all students should be ready to board the bus by 7:00 a.m. unless they are sure the bus will pass their stop at a diff erent time. During the fi rst week of school, students should continue to be ready to board the bus by 7:00 a.m. until an approximate bus arrival time is established. 5. Rural patrons must provide an adequate turn around for buses. A minimum of 500’ visibility is needed. Th e home address must be clearly marked at the street. 6. Bus drivers will not discharge riders at places other than the regular bus stop near the home, or at school, unless by proper authorization from parent and school offi ce personnel. Changes in pick-up and drop-off locations should be made two working days ahead of the scheduled change. 7. Bus pick up and drop off points must be the same every day. Pick up and drop off points may be diff erent from each other, but must not change from day to day. 8. In the management of students riding buses, the driver is in complete charge. Violations of school bus policies or failure to obey driver’s instructions will be reported to the principal and parents. 9. Students riding buses should carry a book bag or back pack to keep loose papers from being blown in front of buses at bus stops. PRIOR TO LOADING 1. Be on time! Buses will not wait beyond the regular schedule. 2. Bus riders should conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting for the bus and stand off of the roadway. 3. Students should be careful in approaching bus stops. Students should wait until buses come to a complete stop before attempting to board the school bus. 4. Pre-schoolers and students not riding buses should not be at bus stops unless under the direct supervision of an adult. 17 WHILE ON THE BUS 1. Students are to conduct themselves in a courteous and orderly manner while waiting for, riding on or unloading the bus. Classroom conduct is to be observed by all students riding the bus. No horseplay is permitted. 2. Th e bus driver is in charge of all students and the bus. Students must obey the driver promptly and cheerfully. 3. All buses will have assigned seats designated by the driver. 4. Upon boarding the bus, students should go quickly and quietly to the rear of the bus and load three (3) to a seat until seats are assigned. After seats have been assigned, students should proceed directly to their assigned seat. 5. Students should keep all appendages in the bus at all times. Windows should be lowered a maximum of one-half way or to the black line on each bus window. 6. Unnecessary conversation with the bus driver is prohibited. 7. No skateboards or scooters allowed on the bus or at bus stops. 8. Food and drink are not to be consumed on the bus. On special fi eld trips or activity trips this regulation may be waived with mutual consent of the sponsor and bus driver. 9. Intoxicating liquor or alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco shall not be consumed or carried on the bus or at bus stops. 10. No animals shall be transported by students. Small specimens needed for classroom instruction such as insects and tadpoles may be transported if carried in metal or plastic containers. No glass containers are allowed on the bus. No snakes are to be transported. 11. Students shall not get on or off the bus or move about while the bus is in motion. 12. No weapons of any type, except side arms carried by a law enforcement offi cer, shall be transported on a bus. (K.S.A. 8-2009) Knives are not allowed on the bus. 13. Bus equipment should be treated as valuable personal property. Any damages to a bus by a student must be paid for by the student responsible for the damage. 14. Students should assist in keeping the bus safe and clean at all times. 15. Students should never tamper with the controls or the equipment on the bus. 16. Books, packages, coats, musical instruments, feet, and all other objects should be kept out of the aisles. 17. Objects should not be thrown in the bus or out of bus windows. 18. Absolute quiet should be maintained when the bus approaches a railroad crossing. 19. Students should not endanger the safety of others, use obscene language, use unacceptable signs, or commit acts of vandalism.
BUS TRANSPORTATION POLICY (continued) EXITING THE BUS 1. Students must follow any instruction from the driver when exiting the bus. 2. Students should cross the road at least ten feet in front of the bus, and only when the driver signals it is safe. Th e student should also look to be sure no traffi c is approaching from either direction. U.S.D. 231 will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, natural origin, handicapping condition or any other statutorily prohibited basis. DAILY BUS SCHEDULE Bus information will be available at enrollment and on the school district web site. PERSONAL BELONGINGS To reduce the risk of loss, First Student recommends that students leave all personal electronic items at home, including MP3 players and personal gaming devices. Cell phones should be stowed in back packs. BUS DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES In order to ensure safe operation of the bus, students are responsible for their behavior while riding the bus. Behavior infractions will be reported, and disciplinary action taken in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the school. Parents are requested to explain the importance of proper behavior on the bus. Th ey are also expected to support disciplinary actions that are necessary to help their child modify his/her behavior. Th e primary responsibility of the bus driver is to safely transport students to and from school. While transporting students, the driver is responsible for maintaining discipline on the bus. Th e driver will report behavior infractions to the proper authority using the referral forms provided. Unacceptable Behaviors while on the Bus* MINOR INFRACTION MAJOR INFRACTION Hi� ng Assault Spi� ng Figh� ng Profanity Vandalism Out of Seat/Standing Up Insubordina� on (Open de� ance) Throwing Objects Possession of a Weapon Obstruc� ng Aisles Possession or Use of Alcohol, tobacco or drugs Making Loud Noises Hanging Out of Windows Insubordina� on (failure to comply with a reasonable request) *Other behaviors may be iden� � ed by the driver. BUS DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES (con� nued) Consequences for Minor Bus Infrac� ons Warning Following an ini� al warning, a student will often modify their behavior, rendering a referral unnecessary. Re-assignment of assigned seats is o� en necessary. Ini� al warnings will be noted on any subsequent referral forms. First O� ense Driver conferences with the student, iden� - � es the infrac� on, writes up a behavior referral, and provides copies to the appropriate school administrator. The administrator contacts the parent and assigns appropriate discipline. Second O� ense In addi� on to the procedure outlined for a First O� ense, the parents are informed that a bus suspension will occur in the event of a third o� ense. Third O� ense In addi� on to the procedure outlined in the First and Second O� enses above, the administrator contacts the parent, reviews the child’s behavior record, and suspends the bus riding privileges for 1-5 days. All subsequent o� enses in the minor category will be treated as a Major Infrac� on, in order as a � rst, second and third o� ense, resul� ng in corresponding disciplinary ac� on (see subsequent chart). Consequences for Major Bus Infrac� ons First O� ense Driver conferences with the student, iden� - � es the infrac� on and writes up a behavior referral with copies to the appropriate school administrator. The Administrator contacts the parent, reviews the behavior incident, and suspends the student’s riding privileges for 3-5 days. Second O� ense In addi� on to the procedure outlined for the First O� ense, riding privileges may be suspended for an extended period of � me as determined by the school administrator. Third O� ense In addi� on to the procedure outlined for the First O� ense, riding privileges may be suspended for an extended period of � me as determined by the school administrator. An administra� ve hearing to consider long-term suspension may also be requested by the school administrator. Th e school administrator will determine at what level an off ense has occurred, based on any prior referral forms and/or disciplinary action. If the infraction is a violation of the law, the proper authorities will be notifi ed. If the infraction results in property damage, restitution must be paid or a plan for restitution must be agreed upon before riding privileges will be reinstated. 18
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