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Fremont Community Schools School Bus Safety Guidelines
School Bus Safety Guidelines:
1. Elementary students will sit in the front of the bus, middle school students will sit in the middle of the bus and high school students will sit in the back of the bus as determined by the bus driver.
2. Be on time for buses. Load and unload from buses at authorized locations only.
3. Approach bus stops by always walking on the left side toward oncoming traffic and by watching at all times where moving vehicles are going and how fast they are traveling.
4. When crossing a roadway to enter or after exiting a bus, be sure you walk only when bus lights are flashing red, the stop arm is out, and the bus is not moving. Stay clear of the bus.
5. Sit in assigned seat if the driver directs you to do so. Keep the aisles clear and avoid all behaviors which may divert the driver’s attention from their important job of driving safely. Respect for the driver and other students will be expected at all times.
6. Do not wear clothing or other accessories which might get caught on the bus when entering or exiting.
7. Obey the driver and all rules of the handbook. Discipline policies will be enforced.
8. Do not stand up on the bus.
9. Refrain from loud shouting.
10. Keep your head, arms and hands inside the bus at all times.
11. Be courteous.
12. Come directly into the building from the bus and go directly to the bus when dismissed. No student will be allowed to leave school grounds once they have arrived at school.
13. Help keep the bus neat and clean.
14. All school rules and consequences for misbehavior apply to students while on the bus as it does for regular school hours.
Loading Zone Safety Guidelines:
Boarding the Bus:
1. Arrive at the bus stop five (5) minutes before the scheduled stop, dressed appropriately for the weather.
2. Respect other’s rights at the bus stop.
3. Respect private property while waiting for the bus.
4. Never play in the street or on snow banks.
5. Use appropriate language.
6. The use of alcohol, tobacco or any controlled substance is prohibited.
7. As the bus approaches, stand at least five (5) feet away until the bus stops. If you can touch the bus, you are too close.
8. When crossing the street, always cross at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus, after receiving the signal (hand motion) from the driver that it is safe to do so.
9. Board the bus one at a time, avoid crowding or pushing.
Exiting the Bus:
1. Remain seated until the bus has made a complete stop, avoid crowding or pushing.
2. After exiting the bus, move at least ten (10) feet away, of the danger zone.
3. When crossing the street, cross only after the driver signals it is safe to do so. Cross at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus.
4. Never cross behind the bus.
Items not allowed on school buses:
1. Animals or insects
2. Hazardous materials
3. School projects that are too large to fit on your lap
4. Athletic equipment*
5. Balloons
6. Perfumed items such as hair spray, fingernail polish, etc. - may be carried, but not used inside the bus.
* Items may be transported if approved as a school district sport or activity providing there is adequate space on the bus.
Discipline Guidelines:
1. Verbal warning, attempt to contact parent, possible seat assignment and/or one (1) day bus suspension administered by driver
2. First referral: Written Bus Conduct Report issued. Student referred to building administrator. Parent notified either in writing or by telephone.
3. Second referral: Written Bus Conduct Report issued. Student referred to building administrator. Parent notified. May result in one (1) to three (3) day bus suspension.
4. Third referral: Written Bus Conduct Report issued. Student referred to building administrator. Parent notified. May result in three (3) to five (5) bus suspension.
5. Additional referrals: Written Bus Conduct Report issued. Student referred to building administrator. Parent conference scheduled with transportation supervisor, school principal and/or school superintendent. Minimum ten (10) day bus suspension up to bus expulsion for remainder of school year.
- Offenses that are dangerous or destructive will result in immediate suspension of riding privileges and
may include notification of law enforcement officials. The length of suspension and further disciplinary
measure will be determined by the degree of the offense.
- Any incident of racism, violence, bullying, and/or harassment will be investigated and resolved at the
district level by the principal and transportation supervisor/designee.
- The following are examples of serious behavior that may result in automatic suspension of riding
privilege for up to the full school year:
- Use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs
- Threat, harm, or harassment of any persons on the bus - The transportation supervisor will notify the principal and may involve law enforcement.
- Possession or use of any dangerous objects - Law enforcement will be notified.
- Defying the bus driver
- Unauthorized exit from any emergency exit
- Throwing objects/articles in and out of the school bus windows and/or throwing objects/articles at the bus driver
- Written Bus Conduct Reports will be forwarded to the school office and will be retained in the same manner as other student discipline records.
- Bus Vandalism/Damage: Students vandalizing/damaging school buses will be held responsible for restitution for the damages. Failure to pay such damages (or make arrangements to pay) within two weeks may result in the loss of bus privileges until damages are paid.
- In cases involving criminal conduct, the appropriate school district personnel and local law enforcement officials may be informed.