The District makes school bus transportation available to all students living two or more miles from school. This service is provided at no cost to students. Bus routes and any subsequent changes are posted at the school.
Students are expected to assist District staff in ensuring that buses remain in good condition and that transportation is provided safely. When riding school buses, students are held to behavioral standards established in this handbook and the Student Code of Conduct. Students must:

• Follow the driver’s directions at all times.

• Enter and leave the bus in an orderly manner at the designated bus stop nearest home.

• Keep feet, books, band instrument cases, and other objects out of the aisle.

• Not deface the bus or its equipment.

• Not put head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window, hold any object out of the window, or throw objects within or out of the bus.

• Wait for the driver’s signal upon leaving the bus and before crossing in front of the bus.

When students ride in a District van or passenger car, seat belts must be fastened at all times.

Misconduct will be punished in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct; bus-riding privileges may be suspended.

School Sponsored
Students who participate in school-sponsored trips are required to use transportation provided by the school to and from the event. The principal, however, may make an exception if the parent personally requests that the student be permitted to ride with the parent, or if the parent presents—before the scheduled trip—a written request that the student be permitted to ride with an adult designated by the parent.