School Bus Expectations & Conduct Policy
Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a right. All students are expected to follow the bus rules to maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly environment. Misbehavior on the bus jeopardizes everyone’s safety and will result in disciplinary action, including possible suspension from the bus.
✅ Bus Expectations
Students must follow these rules at all times:
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Use respectful, quiet voices – no yelling or loud noise.
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Stay seated, facing forward – seatbelts on (if available), feet on the floor.
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Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself – no physical contact or throwing items.
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Keep the aisle and exits clear – no backpacks or bodies in the walkway.
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No eating, drinking, or gum – to avoid choking and keep the bus clean.
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Use appropriate language – no rude, profane, or suggestive words.
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Follow all directions given by the bus driver.
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Never tamper with emergency equipment – this includes exit doors, windows, and alarms.
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Remain respectful to others at all times – no teasing, threats, or bullying.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
🔒 Bus Conduct Violation Matrix
| Infraction |
First Offense |
Second Offense |
Third Offense |
Severe or Repeated |
| Minor Disruption (e.g., talking too loudly, minor horseplay) |
Verbal warning |
Written Warning |
Written Warning
*Referral to Office |
Bus suspension (1–3 days) |
| Refusing to follow directions |
Verbal warning |
Referral + seat change |
Written Warning
*Referral to Office
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3–5 day suspension |
| Out of seat while bus is in motion |
Written Write Up |
1 day bus suspension |
2–3 day bus suspension |
5–10 day suspension |
| Out of seat while bus is not moving |
Verbal Warning |
Written Write Up |
Office referral |
Office referral and 2 day bus suspension |
| Throwing objects on or out of the bus |
Write Up |
Office Referral |
Office referral and bus suspension
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Loss of bus privileges |
| Physical contact or aggression (pushing, shoving, slapping) |
Immediate Office Referral + 3–5 day suspension |
5–10 day suspension |
Parent meeting required and loss of bus privileges |
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| Inappropriate language or gestures |
Verbal Warning
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Written Write Up |
Office Referral |
Office referral and bus suspension |
| Bullying/Harassment/Threats |
Immediate referral for investigation |
Up to 5-day suspension + HIB process |
10-day suspension |
Loss of privileges and HIB consequence |
| Tampering with emergency equipment |
Immediate 3–5 day suspension |
5–10 day suspension |
Loss of bus privileges |
Possible school suspension |
| Severe or dangerous conduct (fighting, threats to safety) |
Immediate removal from bus |
5–10 day suspension |
Loss of privileges |
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