Make sure you send a written note to the office at your child's school.  It's important that you be specific as to where your child needs to get off that afternoon, along with the date and your signature on the paper.  The principal or designated person will review your request and forward any bus stop changes to the bus driver.  NOTE - The school principal or designated person reserves the right to deny any and all requests that are not in writing from the student's parent or guardian.

Consequences for improper behavior depend upon the infraction.  The consequences may vary from student/driver/principal conference, a change in seating assignment, or suspension of bus riding privilege.  Riding the school bus is a privilege.  Should that privilege be abused, it may be revoked for a specified period of time or permanently.

The following acts are examples of improper behavior that interfere with the orderly operation of school buses and are prohibited:

• delaying the bus schedule
• consumption of food or drinks;
• fighting;
• using tobacco products;
• using profanity;
• refusing to obey instructions;
• tampering with or damage to the bus;
• refusing to meet the bus at designated stops;
• unauthorized leaving of the bus;
• distracting the driver's attention while the bus is in operation;
• failing to observe established safety rules and regulations;
• committing offensive actions towards others both inside and outside the bus;
• violating any other expected standard of behavior while on the bus.

The discipline of school bus children is handled on an individual basis at the school level.  Any questions concerning the discipline of school bus passengers should be directed to the principal at your child's school.