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Student Safety
Transportation via school
buses is a privilege, and students of all ages are
requested and expected to observe appropriate safety and
conduct rules to remain eligible for transportation
services. Therefore, students are expected to know and
follow bus behavior rules per the following:
Before
boarding the bus, students should . . .
- Arrive at their
designated stop at least five minutes prior to their
scheduled pick up. The transportation company will not
send another bus to pick up a student if he or she misses
the bus because of tardiness to the stop. Students should be careful in the loading area and wait in an
orderly manner.Avoid "horseplay" and stay out of the street while
waiting for the bus to arrive.
- Approach the bus entrance in a single line, only
after the bus has come to a complete stop. Pushing and
shoving other students while boarding or exiting the bus creates a safety issue for all students and will not be allowed.
- All provisions of the MPS
Code of Conduct apply to students when being
transported by the transportation services company.
Violations of the MPS Code of Conduct while on a
school bus will be referred to the appropriate school
administrator for disciplinary action.Conduct violations may
result in a temporary or possibly permanent loss of a
student's transportation privileges.
After
boarding the bus, students should . . .
- Obey the bus
driver's directions.Go to the closest available seat or to the
assigned seat and stay seated until the bus arrives at
the destination. The bus driver may assign a student a
seat, if in his / her judgment that would be in the best
interest of student safety.Speak in a "classroom" voice. Loud speech or
laughter causes distractions for the bus driver.
Rough-housing or horseplay on the school bus will not be
allowed and may result disciplinary action that may
include loss of transportation privileges.Keep the bus litter free. No food or drinks may be
consumed on the bus. Some exceptions may be approved by
the school administrator per the terms of the Board of
Education policy. Remember that school buses are property of Durham School Services. If a student causes any damage to or
vandalizes a bus, he / she and the parent / guardian will
be financially responsible, and discipline action that
may include loss of transportation privileges may
occur. Never throw an object inside or out of the school
bus. Keep feet, hands, and head inside the bus at all
times.Observe the rules of good conduct and show
courtesy to everyone. The use of foul language, rude
gestures, or malicious behavior toward the bus driver,
fellow passengers, or another motorist will not be
tolerated and may result in disciplinary action which may
include loss of transportation privileges.
- Remember items which are not prohibited on school
grounds and in schools may not be taken on a MPS school
bus, including, but not limited to, alcohol, tobacco,
drugs, or weapons.
After
leaving the school bus, students should . . .
- If you live on the
right side (bus exit side) of the street, exit the bus
and walk in the area where you can be seen by the bus
driver.If you live on the left side of the street (across
the street from the bus), leave the bus and walk about 15
feet in front of the bus. Watch for the driver's signal
that is "clear" beyond the left front fender of the bus.
Stop and look in both directions to see if it is safe to
proceed across the street. Never cross the street behind
the school bus.
- For the safety purposes, students may ride only
their assigned bus, and students will be discharged at
their assigned stop only.
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