Bus Rider's Handbook - Vidor Independent School District

Page 6 of 7Fighting 1 st offense 5 days suspension from bus2 nd offense 10 days suspension from bus3 rd offense bus suspension rest of semester4 th offense bus suspension rest of school yearHigh SchoolFirst Level II is sent to campus principal, student has conference with principal and parent is called.Second Level II the student returns to their Campus Principal: SAC or Detention, parent called, possiblebus suspension 3 days.Third Level II – 3 days suspension, possible bus suspension 5 daysFourth Level II – 5 days suspension, possible bus suspension 10 daysFifth Level II – 10 days suspension, possible bus suspension for semesterSixth Level II – bus suspension for semester, possible bus suspension for remainder of yearImmediate Suspension - SECONDARY ONLY (Middle School, Jr. High, High School)1. Foul, vulgar language and/or gesture directed at Driver (Insubordination, 2 days suspension)1 st offense 5 days bus suspension2 nd offense 10 days bus suspension3 rd offense bus suspension for rest of semester4 th offense bus suspension for rest of school year2. Foul, vulgar language and/or gesture1 st offense immediate 3 day bus suspension2 nd offense 5 days bus suspension3 rd offense 10 days bus suspension4 th offense bus suspension for rest of semester5 th offense bus suspension for rest of school year3. Obscenities, mooning (showing skin), flashing, sexual body language1 st offense immediate 5 day’s bus suspension2 nd offense 10 days bus suspension3 rd offense bus suspension for rest of semester4 th offense bus suspension for rest of school year4. Fighting1 st offense 5 days bus suspension2 nd offense 10 days bus suspension3 rd offense bus suspension for rest of semester4 th offense bus suspension for rest of school yearDepending on the severity of the offense, the student could lose bus riding privileges immediately and theabove procedure will not be followed.If a student is suspended from one school bus, he/she is suspended from all other buses as well.A school bus suspension is not an excused absence from school. Students will be expected to be atschool each day of their bus suspension.Bus Student Discipline Appeal Process:Bus riding privileges that are revoked for more than two weeks may be appealed to the Superintendent.The appeal is to be made in writing to Superintendent and a copy to the principal and TransportationDirector.In Case of an Accident or Emergency1. Follow the driver’s instruction.2. If you must evacuate the bus, move to a safe location and stay in a group.Updated 09-19-12 jt