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Bus Safety Rules

Obey the bus driver's directions and rules
Ride only in your assigned seats
Keep all school supplies and personal items in backpacks, including food, drinks, and gum
Provide a written request from parent/guardian regarding alternative locations (must be signed by an administrator)
Avoid excessive noise.

Loading and Unloading the Bus

Remain back from the roadway while awaiting the bus;
Students shall not attempt to board the bus until the bus is fully stopped or leave their seats on the bus until their destination is reached;
Never cross close to the front of the bus - make sure the driver can see you.
Never pick up anything you drop close to or under the bus - ask the driver what to do.
Never run after a bus or bang on the side.
If you must cross the street in front of the bus, follow the driver's directions, and stop and look before you cross.
Never run across a street, it's better to miss the bus than rush and risk being hit by a car.
Stay away from the rear and sides of the bus - always be in a safe place where the driver can see you.
Wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing the street at a bus stop. When crossing a street is necessary, students shall always go far enough ahead of the bus so they are able to see the face of the bus driver, and he may adequately observe them.
The emergency door shall be used for emergencies only;
Students are not permitted to open windows without the permission of the bus driver;
Lighting matches, spitting, littering, and use of tobacco are prohibited on the bus;

Motorists

Never pass a school bus when the stop lights are flashing.
Always observe the speed limit in school zones.
Be extra vigilant around school hours - assume a child might run out at any moment.
Be courteous to school buses, give them room and let them change lanes when they need to.

PK-4 Transportation Rules

PK-4 students will have an assigned seat at the front of the bus.
An adult-to-adult transfer is required at all times between parents and school staff.
The parents/legal guardian or designee (adult 18 or older) is required to assist the student on and off the first step of the bus.
Per state law, adults are not permitted on the school bus.
A driver’s license may be requested at any time to confirm the identity during drop off.
Students are under the supervision and control of the bus driver or while on the bus. All reasonable directions given by him/her shall be followed.
The principal of the student transported shall be informed by the bus driver or appropriate supervisor of any serious discipline problem and may be called upon to assist if necessary (TCA 49-6-4102).
The bus is an extension of the school; students must behave according to safety and classroom standards.
A student may lose bus privileges if their behavior is disruptive or violates transportation rules, with due process provided.
Changes in transportation must be communicated to the teacher.
Any student wishing to ride a bus other than his/her designated bus must have written parental permission and approval of the principal or his/her designee.

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Transportation