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School Bus Regulations
Western School District desires to operate its buses in a safe, efficient, and economical manner. We must have cooperation of school officials, parents, bus drivers, and students to attain this objective.
Bus routes and pick-up times are fairly stable within the district. They are published during the summer in the district newsletter or can be obtained from the transportation office.
In the interest of safety, we ask the cooperation of parents in encouraging their children to follow the following regulations:
1. Be in the place designated, ready to board the bus five minutes prior to the scheduled time because the driver cannot wait for tardy students. 2. Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before attempting to enter or leave. Except in an emergency, use only the front door to enter or leave. 3. Students must cross in front of the bus. When crossing the road, check traffic and cross at least three feet in front of the bus. 4. Stay seated while the bus is in motion. 5. Cooperate with and obey all the instructions of the driver. 6. Students are expected to keep the buses clean and orderly. Consequently, there is no eating on the bus and glass of any kind is not permitted. 7. Do not throw anything on or at a school bus. 8. Keep the aisles clear of feet, books and other belongings. 9. Keep heads, head, and hair inside the bus at all times. Ask permission of the driver to open windows. 10. Talk quietly – shouting, loud whistling, fighting, harassment of others, spitting or the use of profane or obscene language will be subject to disciplinary action. 11. Avoid crowding, pushing, or other disorderly conduct on the bus as well as when entering and leaving. 12. Any student violating the above regulations, found willfully, or maliciously defacing a bus will be subject to disciplinary action.
13. Being at the bus stop or on a school bus is the
same as being in school; the same standards and handbook
Leaving School During the Day
All students, even 18 year olds, must obtain administrative permission and then sign out in the office whenever leaving the school grounds during the normal school day. Students will be permitted to leave school only if there is an emergency, extreme illness, or parent/administration agreement. We will ask you to contact your home and parents (guardians) or present us with a written excuse from them in advance before we can allow you to leave. If a student finds it necessary to go to their vehicle in the parking lot during the school day, permission must be obtained from an administrator and the student will be escorted to and from their vehicle by an adult staff member. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in disciplinary action for skipping.
First Aid and Illness at School
Whenever first aid is necessary
or a student is too ill to remain in school, he/she should report at once to the
office to receive permission to sign out. If necessary, the student’s parents
(guardians) will be contacted. Leaving school or missing class because of
illness without following this procedure may result in an unexcused absence for
the time out of class. |