Harrisonburg City Public Schools And Harrisonburg High School ...

Pupil TransportationThe bus driver has the responsibility for the safety of all students assigned to his/her bus. Thedriver can perform this responsibility only with the cooperation and courtesy of all students. It is theaim to insure that the health, safety, welfare, and educational opportunity of each transported studentis thoroughly protected.School Bus Safety and DisciplineEach principal is responsible for carrying out a school bus safety program and has jurisdiction overthe conduct of students while they are being transported. Students must be made aware of thefollowing school bus safety procedures:A. Meeting the bus:1. Students should be at their bus stop prior to the arrival of the bus.2. Students should take the safest route to their assigned bus stop.3. Students should wait in a safe place off the main road or street.4. Students should wear bright clothes if there is snow, rain, or fog.5. Students should stand back from the road or street and give the busdriver room to stop.6. Students should not trespass on private property or litter.7. Students should not play in the roadway or street.8. Students should not sit on the curb.9. Students should not run in a bus loading/unloading area.B. Boarding the bus:1. If students must cross the highway to board their bus, they should cross at least ten feet infront of the bus, never behind it.2. When entering the bus, students must enter in an orderly fashion and in accordance withinstructions from the bus driver.3. Younger students should be allowed to enter the bus first.4. Students should go directly to a seat and remain seated while the bus is in motion.NOTE: If a student with a disability requires special consideration in meeting, boarding or exitingthe school bus such accommodations should be determined by the student’s Individualized EducationPlan team in consultation with the transportation director and be written into the student’sIndividualized Education Plan.Standards of Conduct:Students shall not behave in a disruptive manner or otherwise violate the following Standards ofConduct while waiting for a school bus, while on a school bus or after being discharged from a schoolbus. Policy 416 is included here by reference.1. Students should show respect for the bus driver.2. Students are to remain seated until the bus reaches its destination and comes to a completestop.3. Students are to speak in a normal voice and refrain from using unacceptable language.4. The bus aisle is to be kept clear of feet, arms, and other objects.5. Books, coats, and all other objects should be held on students' laps.6. Vandalism to the bus will be paid for by those responsible, and the school board's regulationregarding parent liability will be enforced.7. Students are to be silent at railroad crossings so the bus driver can hear railroad warningsignals.8. State regulations prohibit smoking on the bus at any time.9. Students should ride the same bus mornings and afternoons. No change in buses may bemade without written request from the parent. Additional bus stop locations cannot beestablished for special permission transportation.10. Students should not tamper with the bus or any of its equipment, including emergency16