V.STUDENT BUS SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE REGULATIONS

A. Student Regulations
1. Student transportation is a privilege extended to students who qualify for transportation pursuant to State Statutes.  Students who do not obey the state and local regulations governing student transportation may have their transportation privileges revoked by the school district.
2. Students who are compelled to walk a distance to meet the bus must walk on the side of the road to their left facing traffic, except on divided or multi-lane roadways.
3. Students must be on time at their assigned bus stop.  The bus driver will not wait for students unless they are observed making an effort to reach the bus or unless otherwise specified and justified in the student's Individualized Educational Plan.
4. Students must wait in a safe place, clear of traffic and away from where the bus stops.  Students shall wait in an orderly line and avoid "horseplay".  When unloading, students should clear the traffic area immediately.
5. Students required to cross the road to load or unload the bus shall walk far enough in front of the bus (eight to ten feet) so that the driver can see them.  Students shall not cross until they have checked the traffic and the driver have indicated it is safe to cross.
6. The driver is in full charge of students when they are riding on the bus.  The students must obey the driver promptly.  In cases where a teacher or school administrator is on the bus, they are also authorized to enforce student discipline.
7. Students shall not get on or off the bus while it is in motion.  Students must remain seated and keep the aisles and exits clear.
8. Students will not be permitted to leave the bus on the way to or from school except at their regularly assigned stop or school except on the written request of a parent or guardian.
9. All students shall be seated when the bus is in motion; the driver has the authority to assign students to seats.
10. Students shall not be permitted in front of the passenger seating area while the bus is in motion.
11. Students are not to carry on unnecessary conversation with the driver while the bus is in motion.
12. Students will stay out of the driver's seat and will not tamper with any equipment.
13. Students must cooperate with the bus driver in keeping the bus clean.
14. Rough or boisterous conduct will not be permitted on the bus.   Students should keep absolutely quiet when the bus is approaching a railroad crossing and remain quiet until the bus is safely across the tracks.
15. Students shall not use profane language or obscene gestures.
16. Food or drink may be allowed on the bus at the discretion of the driver; factors that might be considered are: the length of the drive, the age of the children, the type of food or drink requested, whether or no the bus is left clean and

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