Needless to say, it is important for children to conduct themselves properly while riding a bus. Misbehavior tends to distract the driver's attention, thereby placing the lives of passengers, other drivers, etc. in serious jeopardy.
Because of the potential danger, misbehavior on the bus will be dealt with more severely. Riding a school bus is a privilege, not a right. A child whose behavior places in danger the safety of others may have his privileges suspended temporarily or permanently.
A reminder to parents - for the safety and security of our students, all of the district's busses are equipped with video recording cameras, therefore, there are times when your child could be video taped while riding their school bus.
Questions relative to bus service should be directed to the Muccio School Transportation Company (772-7256) or one may call the Elementary Office (776-2176). Bus policies and procedures are as follows:
Children riding the school bus should:
The only authorized means of transportation of children assigned to a bus is by bus. If a child is to go somewhere other than to his home after school, he must have a note from his parents or guardian.
Children are to be discourage from requesting permission to ride a bus other than the bus to which they are assigned for the purpose of spending the evening or night with a friend. If it is absolutely necessary and of an emergency nature, ant it is impossible for parents to provide transportation for a child to spend time at another child's home, we will permit a child to ride another bus providing there is space available on that bus and that parents send a note to school requesting such permission. If the bus is filled to capacity, obviously we cannot accommodate an additional child.
For the safety of all students, bus changes must be in written form with authorization directly from the student's parents. Notice should be received prior to the school day. Phone messages and late notices are only accepted in cases of real emergencies.