Bus Rules
Bus Routes
School bus routes are determined by the transportation operations
manager, and the bus must follow the route as designated unless the
principal or transportation operations manager recommends a change.
Bus routes should follow state maintained highways unless road conditions
or other factors make this inadvisable. Unless the bus stop is at
a point where pedestrian and vehicular traffic are controlled by
adequate stop-and-go traffic signals, school officials may not route
a school bus or authorize the driver to stop and receive or discharge
passengers on a divided highway, unless door-side stops. Bus stops
should be at least 0.2 mile apart unless safety requires closer stops.
Pupil Assignment to Buses
A local board of education that operates a school bus transportation
system need not provide transportation for any child who lives within
1.5 miles of the school where he is enrolled. The transportation
operations manager is responsible for assigning students to specific
buses. Pupils should be assigned to buses that pass more than 0.3
mile of their homes. Students may not ride any bus other than the
one to which they are assigned without the principal's expressed
permission. Local boards may permit students to be transported to
locations other than their homes-for example, to a day-care-- if
the parent so requests and if the decision conforms with the requirement
of G. S. 115C-2449(d) that such assignment not interfere with the
proper administration of such school or with the safe and efficient
transportation by a school bus of other pupils enrolled in such school.
Supervision and Safety of Student Riders
Under the transportation operations manager and/or principal's
direction, a school bus driver has complete authority over and
responsibility for maintaining order and good conduct on the bus.
All misconduct on the bus or disregard of the driver's instruction
should be reported promptly to the principal. Principals may take
any disciplinary action that they are authorized to take if the
misconduct or violation had occurred on school grounds. Thus a
principal may suspend a student's privilege of riding the bus if
the student's behavior warrants such action. All concerns about
school buses should be referred to the operations manager and /or
area manager.
Operations Manager/Area Manager
Teresa Williams 662-2408
Vandora Springs Bus Rules
* Respect yourself, respect others, respect property
* Food, drinks, gum are not allowed
* Smoking on the bus is not allowed
* Weapons are not allowed
* Keep hands and feet out of the aisle of the bus
* Remain seated while the bus is moving
* Fighting is not allowed on the bus
* Profanity and abusive language are not allowed
* Safety equipment must not be disturbed
* Nothing should be thrown on the bus
* Avoid loud talking or noises that could distract the driver
* Vandalism of the bus, equipment, or seats is not allowed
* Report any problem to your driver
Misconduct on a School Bus
School transportation service is a privilege, not a right. Students
at all times while riding a school bus or other school vehicle shall
observe the directives of the school bus driver. The following conduct
or violation of any other rule of the Code of Student Conduct while
on the school bus or other school vehicle is specifically prohibited
and may result in temporary or permanent suspension from school transportation
services and/or from school:
A. Delaying the bus schedule
B. Getting off at an unauthorized stop
C. Distracting the driver's attention by participating in disruptive
behavior while the vehicle is in operation
D. Failing to observe established
safety rules and regulations
E. Willfully trespassing upon a school bus
Legal Reference: G.S. 14-132.2, 115C-391
Adopted: July 8, 1987-Revised: May 30, 2001
Student Expectations
* Follow the rules for good behavior:
-Stay on the sidewalk when in the bus area.
-Stay in line when exiting or entering the bus.
-Classroom rules apply on the bus.
* Follow the directions of the bus driver.
* Riding the bus is a priviledge, not a right.
* Students may not ride any bus other than the bus assignedto them.
* Stuents may not bring large displays or projects on the bus.
Parent Expections
* See principal for bus changes.
* Talk with your child about bus safety rules.
* Display assigned card for carpool student pick-up.
* Arrange daycare transportion with daycare.
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