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Bus Behavior

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:

  1. Use respectful, quiet voices – no yelling or loud noise.

  2. Stay seated, facing forward – seatbelts on (if available), feet on the floor.

  3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself – no physical contact or throwing items.

  4. Keep the aisle and exits clear – no backpacks or bodies in the walkway.

  5. No eating, drinking, or gum – to avoid choking and keep the bus clean.

  6. Use appropriate language – no rude, profane, or suggestive words.

  7. Follow all directions given by the bus driver.

  8. Never tamper with emergency equipment – this includes exit doors, windows, and alarms.

  9. 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
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
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
Inappropriate language or gestures Verbal Warning

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