Loading and Unloading: School Bus Safety

The Bus Driver has many responsibilities that are especially important during loading and unloading of the vehicle. A distraction or diversion of the Driver’s attention can have tragic consequences.

1. When a school bus with overhead flashing red lights is stopped and the STOP sign out, cross the road in front of the bus NOT behind the bus.
2. When crossing the road, keep enough distance between the bus and yourself so that:
• you can see the bus driver and any crossing directions the bus driver will give you;
• the bus driver can see where you are;
• when you look all ways you can more easily see oncoming traffic
3. Even though the overhead red lights are flashing and the STOP sign is out, look both ways before you cross the road.
4. Do not cross the road in front of a bus if the overhead red lights are not flashing or the STOP sign is not out.
5. On arrival at school, students are to proceed directly to school property and are not allowed to leave school grounds.

School Bus Rules

1. Students must obey the driver at all times.
2. Bus will not wait for late students.
3. Remain seated at all times.
4. Do not litter or throw articles in or from the bus.
5. No smoking or drinking beverages of any kind.
6. No obscene or profane language permitted.
7. No fighting or scuffling allowed.
8. Excessive noise will not be allowed.
9. Stay back from moving bus before loading.
10. Any damage to bus caused by students will be charged to them.

Every student riding the bus is responsible to the school principal for his or her conduct. Infractions of bus rules will be reported and disciplinary action will be taken.

Riding on a school bus to school and on planned excursions is a privilege, not a right. Improper conduct may result in the withdrawal of this privilege.