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Pawnee Student Bus Conduct & Expectations

The District provides buses for transportation to school and activities throughout the school year. The same rules that apply in the school shall apply to the buses. Students are to follow the rules and the directions of the driver. At no time will the students be allowed to disrupt the concentration of the driver with horseplay, throwing items on the bus, etc. Rules for the buses shall be read to each student who rides the bus and a copy provided. Students are welcome to take advantage of the opportunity to ride the bus, however if you choose to violate the rules, consequences shall result. Should any student choose to exhibit negative behavior, the consequence may be the loss of riding privileges or other disciplinary measure. Parents of students are to notify the office or driver if their student is not going to ride the bus in the morning or in the evening.

Student Bus Expectations

When waiting for the bus: be ready at least five minutes early. wait in a safe area away from the immediate bus loading area. wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before approaching. Opening the door will indicate that the driver is ready for you to load. don't run or play ball in the bus loading area. don't allow a pet to follow you. don't walk or play on snow banks. You may slip and fall under the wheels of a car or bus. move back from the road when you see the bus approaching. When on the bus: always sit - don't move around. talk softly, never throw things or fight. The driver can't concentrate on driving if riders are yelling, loud, fighting or moving around. never put any part of your body or possessions outside the bus window. at railroad crossings, there must be absolute silence. eating and drinking will be up to the bus driver. Please obey drivers' rules. When arriving at your destination: don't leave your seat until the bus has stopped. move away from the bus as soon as you get off. if you drop something near the bus, don't pick it up until after the bus has left. if you have to cross the road go far enough in front of the bus, a minimum of 10 feet in front of the bumper, so that you can see the driver's face. That means the driver can see you. when you have crossed in front of the bus, stop to look for cars, and wait for the driver's signal to cross the road. Drivers don't always obey the law that says they must stop when the school bus stops. if you don't have to cross the road, stay away from the side of the bus. Pawnee students also: treat fellow students with respect and consideration. bring a note for the driver when they find it necessary to be dropped off at another stop on their route. get any other variation in the regular bus route authorized through the superintendent's office at least two days in advance. do not bring glass containers on the bus. do not bring large items, pets or dangerous things on the bus without driver's permission. bring a note for the driver when leaving K -6 grade students home alone. Consequences for choosing not to abide with these expectations. . . FIRST OFFENSE - Written disciplinary notice. SECOND OFFENSE - Day loss of bus privilege. THIRD OFFENSE - Week loss of privilege. FOURTH OFFENSE - Loss of bus privileges. When riding bus home from school: make sure drivers know when you are not riding. if riding a different bus, tell driver where you are to get off the bus. be prompt to get on the bus - 5 minutes after the bell rings. BACK TO TOP

Student Conduct on Buses

The privilege of riding a school bus is contingent upon a student's good behavior and observance of the student code of conduct and established regulations for student conduct both at bus stops and on-board buses. The driver of a school bus shall be responsible for safety of the students on the bus, both during the ride and while students are entering or leaving the vehicle. Therefore, it is the bus driver's duty to notify the supervisor of transportation and the superintendent of the school involved if any student persists in violating the established rules of conduct. After due warning has been given to the student and to parents/guardians, the superintendent may withhold from the student the privilege of riding the school bus. The student also may be denied admission to school, suspended or expelled, in accordance with established policies including discipline of habitually disruptive students, for flagrant violation of school bus rider conduct regulations or conduct detrimental to the safe operation of the bus. Adopted: August 26, 2004 BACK TO TOP