• When leaving your home go directly to your bus stop.

• DO NOT RUN to catch your bus, this is very dangerous.

• Be at the bus stop five minutes before your bus is scheduled to arrive

• Stand at least 10 feet back from the road.

• Wait until your bus come to a complete stop before moving to board.

• If you must cross the street to board the bus, wait until it has STOPPED, the RED lights are flashing and the DRIVER SIGNALS that it is safe to cross. Then look both ways before crossing in front of the bus

• Board the bus in an orderly manner.

• Listen to the driver at all times.

• Quickly take a seat and stay seated until the bus reaches your destination.

• Talk in a normal tone so that you do not distract the bus driver.

• Keep the aisle and the emergency exits clear of all belongings.

• Drinking and eating are not permitted on the bus.

• Pointed or sharp objects such as pens, pencils, or other school supplies should be in a container.

• Glass containers are not allowed on the bus.

• Flammable materials, lighters, matches and other such paraphernalia are not allowed on the bus.

• Do not throw objects from the bus.

• Do not put your head or hands or body out the window.

• Do not deface, damage, or tamper with any of the bus equipment including the seats. Anyone found doing so will not only lose transportation privileges, but will have to pay for repairs.

• Be courteous, use appropriate language.

• Stay seated at all times when the bus is in motion.

• Keep your hands to yourself.

• Respect others personal space and property.

• ABSOULUTLY NO BULLYING ALLOWED!

• If you must cross the street, walk ten feet in front of the bus, look up at the DRIVER. When he/she SIGNALS you that it is okay to cross, look both ways making sure all traffic has stopped, then proceed across the street with caution. Remember vehicles don’t always obey a school buses stop lights…!

• Go directly home

• On a field trip or sports trip, the teacher accompanying you is responsible and will expect you to follow the rules and regulations.

• The same rules and regulations apply any time you ride a school bus.

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• The High School/Middle School late buses DO NOT stop at each individuals house or bus stop. It is the students responsibility to let the driver know where they live upon entering the bus. The driver will take students to the nearest stop in their area. The Plummer/Motz school late bus however will deliver each child to their home.

• Live animals, firearms, explosives or anything of a dangerous nature are NOT permitted on school buses. Gym bags, band instruments, school projects and other similar items are allowed only if they can be held on the students lap without endangering other students.

• For the safety and convenience of others on the bus, it is suggested that students with band instruments should attempt to sit in the front seats of the bus if available.

• Parents and school staff should watch for and be aware that drawstrings on backpacks can become entangled on bus handrails etc. when exiting the bus. It is best if students don’t hang such items as keychains or trinkets from their backpacks for their own safety.

• The bus driver will reprimand the student for minor violations.

• The bus driver may give a warning.

• The bus driver may assign seats.

• The bus driver will report serious or repeated violations to the school principal.

• The school principal will notify the student and the parent or guardian of disciplinary action which must be taken.

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