Bus Transportation
Bus transportation is provided for all C-FC students. C-FC will only allow students to go to and from school from their designated destination. There will not be any bus passes to other locations given unless there is an emergency. The school establishes bus routes yearly and all students will have assigned seating.
C-FC will only allow students to go to and from school from their designated destination. Families may designate more than one drop-off location. Bus passes may be allowed if there are seats available on the route and has been pre-approved by the transportation director. The school establishes bus routes yearly and all students will have assigned seating.
Bus Rules and Guidelines
Safe transportation of school students is a joint responsibility. Bus drivers, school authorities, parents, and students must all cooperate in order to assure safe, comfortable transportation. These regulations are to be used as a guide in determining proper operation and behavior on the school buses.
- Students who ride to school on the bus must ride home on the bus unless permission is given by the parents in writing or by a personal phone call to the building offices. A student who rides to any school sponsored activity must ride home on the bus unless permission is given by the parents to do otherwise.
- Upon entering the school bus, students will immediately find their seats. They will remain in their seats. No one will be standing while the bus is moving.
- Two students in a seat must make room for a third then necessary.
- The last row of seats shall be used only when necessary according to capacity.
- Use decent language. Loud boisterous talking or laughing which distracts the driver is prohibited.
- No snow or water shall be intentionally brought onto the bus.
- Every student will get on and off at the bus stop assigned unless he/she has a bus pass to do otherwise.
- No fighting, scuffling, pushing, tripping, or teasing, shall be permitted on the bus.
- Nothing shall be thrown or otherwise propelled on the bus or through the windows.
- Do not stand or extend your head, arms, or hands out of the bus window. Do not move about or leave or enter the bus while it is in motion.
- There is to be no littering on the bus and in the event that eating causes littering, the driver will suspend the eating privilege.
- No student shall open the emergency door without being directed to do so by the driver except in an emergency in which the driver is unable to do so.
- Unreasonable conduct or any action that could endanger safe busing is not tolerated. Knives, sharp objects, and weapons are prohibited.
- Students will be held responsible for any damages that they may do to any school bus.
- The use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, or other illegal substances on school buses is prohibited. Any students suspected of being under the influence or in possession of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, or any illegal substance will be reported by the bus driver to the principal and the appropriate authorities will be notified. Disciplinary measures to be taken (see below).
Discipline for Bus Misbehavior
- Minor behavior problems will be handled at the discretion of the bus driver. Each driver will maintain a behavior record of these offenses.
- Unresolved offenses or offenses of a more serious nature will result in the driver submitting a School Bus Behavior form to the principal. The principal will develop a behavior record. The principal will notify the parent of the offense(s) in writing. The principal may call to give preliminary notice of the impending letter. (Optional).
- Continuous unresolved offenses or offenses of a serious nature will result in one of the following:
- Suspension of bus riding privileges for a specific period of time.
- Conditional busing established at a conference with consequences for any continuing misconduct determined by the principal and conveyed to all parties.
- Expulsion from riding the bus.
- Serious offenses may include, but are not limited to, disrespect or disobedience of the driver, damage to the bus, use or possession of an illegal substance, physical violence, vulgar language, harassment, and endangering self or others.
Parent Responsibility
- Read and discuss the bus rules and procedures with your children.
- Encourage appropriate bus behavior.
- Accept liability for damage done to buses by children under your legal guardianship.
- Provide alternative transportation to and from school for your child if he loses riding privileges.
Student Responsibility
- Read and discuss bus rules and procedures with your parents.
- Cooperate with your driver to ensure a safe, pleasant, anxiety-free ride for all students.
- Comply with all rules and procedures and obey your driver promptly and courteously.
Procedures for Parents/Students to Follow to Resolve Bus Problems
- The student tries to resolve the problem on his own using positive actions.
- The student discusses the problem with the bus driver.
- The student discusses the problem with his parents, who may contact the driver to discuss the problem.
- The student or parent contacts the Assistant Principal or Transportation Supervisor to discuss the problem.
- Parent contacts the Principal to discuss the problem.
- Parent contacts the Superintendent to discuss the problem.
- Parent contacts the School Board president regarding the problem.
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