According to State regulations school officials are to design routes and assign buses so that buses are used safely and efficiently. Whenever possible, buses should be filled to capacity. The State Education Department indicates that school districts should only have an available seat for those students who are expected to ride the bus. Timely submission of transportation requests by parents/guardians is important.
Student Bus Rules
Students are responsible for complying with all school rules and regulations relating to bus transportation. Parents are expected to speak with each of their children regarding the bus rules, bus safety, and following the rules. Students out of compliance present a safety concern to all passengers in the bus as well as to the driver. Parents of students who are unable to comply with safety rules on a school bus will be provided with notice of any incidents. Parents are expected to discuss the violations with the child and the corrective action to be made. Transportation privileges may be affected for students not able to maintain safety on the school bus. Three simple rules for the school bus are: