Code No. 711.2
STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION
Students utilizing school transportation shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner fitting to their age level and maturity with mutual respect and consideration for the rights of the bus driver and the other passengers. Students who fail to behave in an orderly manner will be subject to disciplinary measures.
The board supports the use of recording devices on school buses used for transportation to and from school as well as for field trips, curricular or extracurricular events. The recording devices will be used to monitor student behavior and may be used as evidence in a student disciplinary proceeding. The recordings are student records subject to school district confidentiality, board policy, and administrative regulations.
The school vehicle driver shall have the authority to maintain order on the school vehicle. It shall be the responsibility of the driver to report misconduct to the building principal.
After three warnings for bad conduct, or earlier if circumstances warrant it, the superintendent shall have the authority to suspend transportation privileges of the student or other appropriate discipline.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding student conduct and discipline when utilizing school transportation.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 285; 321 (1993).
Cross Reference: 503 Student Discipline
Approved 8/23/94 Reviewed 01/19/98; 12/10/01; 11/13/06; 11/09/11; 11/08/16; 11/18/21 Revised 7/13/21
MORNING SUN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Code No. 711.2R1
STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REGULATION
All persons riding buses should adhere to the following rules. The bus driver or chaperones are to follow the school bus discipline procedure for student violations of this policy.
1. Bus riders shall be at the designated loading point before the bus arrival time.
2. Bus riders shall wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter.
3. Bus riders must not extend arms or heads out of the bus windows at any time.
4. Aisles must be kept cleared at all times.
5. All bus riders shall be received and discharged through the right front door. Emergency door is for emergencies only.
6. A bus rider will depart from the bus at the designated point unless written permission to get off at a different location is given to the driver.
7. A bus rider may be assigned a seat by the driver.
8. Bus riders who damage seats or other equipment will pay the cost of repair or replacement.
9. Bus riders are not permitted to leave their seats while the bus is in motion.
10. Waste containers are provided on all buses for bus riders' use.
11. Permission to open windows must be obtained from the driver.
12. Classroom conduct is to be observed by students while riding the bus except for ordinary conversation.
13. Driver is in charge of the students and the bus, and the driver is to be obeyed promptly and cheerfully.
14. Students shall assist in looking after the safety and comfort of younger students.
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Code No. 711.2R1
STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION REGULATION
15. A bus rider who must cross the roadway to board or depart from the bus shall pass in front of the bus (no closer than 10 feet), look in both directions and proceed to cross the road or highway only on signal from the driver.
16. Students shall not throw objects about the bus nor out through the windows.
17. Shooting paper wads, squirt guns or other material in the bus is not permissible.
18. Students shall keep feet off the seats.
19. Roughhousing on the bus is prohibited.
20. Students shall refrain from crowding or pushing.
21. The use or possession of alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs is prohibited on the bus.
22. Food and drink are prohibited on the bus unless special permission is granted.
23. The Good Conduct Rule is in effect.
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