SCHOOL BUS POLICES BUS STUDENTS Supervision is provided for bus students upon their arrival at school. Request of non-transported students to ride a bus to a friend’s house will not be granted. Buses on most all routes are filled to capacity; therefore, there is not seating space for non-transported students. Students are expected to ride only their assigned bus between home and school. If pupils miss the bus at dismissal, they are to call home to inform their parents. If there are any questions concerning transportation, feel welcome to call and discuss these matters with the Director of Transportation at the ESC (506-1125). SCHOOL BUS DISCIPLINE POLICY The following rules and regulations have been adopted by the Anoka-Hennepin District #11 School Board. These guidelines will help us to provide safe transportation to and from school for your student. Students should be at the bus stop at least five minutes prior to the scheduled time. It is a privilege, not a right, to ride school buses in Anoka-Hennepin District #11. BUS DISCIPLINE POLICY Students who have the opportunity to ride district school buses may do so as long as they display behavior that is reasonable and safe. Choosing to follow unacceptable behavior will result in loss of bus service. The bus driver is responsible for the safety and discipline of students on the bus. The building principal is available to give assistance to the driver and will determine consequences of misbehavior and the reinstatement of bus service for the offending students should a suspension become necessary. A suspension applies to all buses unless otherwise designated by school officials. The responsibility for student supervision by the District shall begin when the student boards the bus in the morning and is continued until the child leaves the bus at the end of the day or until released to the parent/guardian in a manner consistent with guidelines on release of students. Transporting of School Related/Non-Related Items: Under the Laws and Rules for the Operation of School Buses in the State of Minnesota, it is stated: “...no materials, including: guns, loaded or unloaded; gasoline cans, empty or full; animals or any other object of dangerous or objectionable nature are transported in the school bus when children are being transported.” SCHOOL BUS DISCIPLINE POLICY continued Hockey sticks, baseball and softball bats, sleds or any other unacceptable recreational equipment will not be allowed on regular buses. Ice skates that are boxed or have skate guards will be allowed. Tape recorders used for instructional purposes should be appropriately packaged. Damage to personal items is not covered by the bus contractor’s district insurance coverage. K-5th Grade Behavior Guidelines and Consequences Class I Offenses: 1. Spitting 2. Excessive noise 3. Excessive horseplay 4. Eating or drinking on bus 5. Leaving seat/standing while bus is in motion 6. Squirt guns/liquid containers in any form, except those intended for lunch box use 7. Profanity, verbal abuse, harassment, obscene gestures or possession of unacceptable material 8. Radios, tape recorders, and electronic games are not allowed on the bus (recorders for instructional purposes permitted with principal approval) 9. Other offenses as reported by the driver or principal Class I Consequences: First Offense Warning or 1-5 day suspension Second Offense Warning or 1-5 day suspension Third Offense 5-10 day suspension Fourth Offense 1. 10 day minimum suspension 2. Possible loss of all bus service 3. Parent/Principal meeting optional Class II Offenses: 1. Hanging out of window 2. Throwing/shooting of any object 3. Physical aggression against any person 4. Use of tobacco or any controlled substance 5. Vandalism to bus (restitution will be made) 6. Holding onto/or attempting to hold onto any portion of theexterior of the bus 7. Lighting of matches, fireworks or any flammable object or substance 8. Unauthorized entering or leaving bus through emergency door or tampering with bus equipment 9. Other offenses as reported by driver or principal Class II Consequences: First Offense 5 day suspension Second Offense 5-10 day suspension Third Offense 1. 10 day minimum suspension 2. Possible loss of all bus service 3. Parent/Principal meeting optional Fourth Offense Loss of bus service