The safety of students during their transportation to and from school is a responsibility which they and their parents/guardians share with the bus drivers and school officials. Therefore, the rules of student conduct will be issued to all students at the beginning of the school year, and to new students upon enrollment.
The following rules and regulations regarding transportation of school children have been adopted by the Northeast R-IV Board of Education. Pupils who ride the bus are expected to observe these rules.
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The driver is in charge of the pupils and the bus. Pupils must obey the driver promptly and cheerfully.
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Pupils must be on time, the bus cannot wait for those who are tardy.
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Never stand in the roadway while waiting for the bus.
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Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited.
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Outside of ordinary conversation, classroom conduct is to be observed. The driver is required to report rowdy conduct or improper language.
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The use of tobacco on buses is prohibited.
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Pupils must not throw waste paper or other rubbish on the floor of the burses.
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Pupils must not at any time extend arms or heads out of the bus windows.
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Pupils must take their places upon entering the bus and under no circumstances shall they move about the bus while it is in motion.
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Any damage to the bus is to be reported at once to the driver.
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When leaving the bus, pupils must observe directions of the driver.
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Pupils will not be permitted to board or leave the bus at any point except the destination.
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Pupils are asked to keep out of the driver’s seat and not to tamper with the bus in any way.
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We would appreciate your letting the driver know ahead of time when there is a deviation from your regular riding patter. This may be done days in advance. The driver may be called between 6:15 and 6:30 a.m. or you may notify any child who boards the bus ahead of you.
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Drivers have no authority to deliver children to any place other than school or home without written permission by a parent. The request must be accepted by the driver who may disallow entry if the bus will be overloaded.
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Each student will have an assigned seat and they are expected to sit in this seat only.
The bus driver will report to the principal any student who chooses to break any of the above mentioned rules. Results of violations are as follows:
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1st violation: discussion with students, parents notified
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2nd violation: parents notified, student’s bus privilege revoked for (3) days.
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3rd violation: parents notified, student’s bus privilege revoked for (5) days.
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4th violation: parents notified, student’s bus privilege revoked for (10) days.
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5th violation: parents notified, student’s bus privilege revoked for the remainder of the year.