Bus Guidelines and Rules

To enhance safety and accountability:

• All students riding regular bus routes will be issued a bus fob.
• Students are required to swipe their fob when getting on and off the bus.
• Replacement fobs are $10. (A note with the student's name and payment can be given to the Bus Driver or School Office.)
• Bus fobs are issued annually by the Transportation Department.

Before the Bus Arrives:

• Be at the designated bus stop 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. 
• For student safety, remain off the street at all times while waiting for the bus and maintain an orderly group.
• In accordance with KSDE regulations, riders should stand 10 feet away from the stop and wait until the bus has come to a complete stop before attempting to load.

On the Bus:

• The Bus Driver is in charge of the bus.
• For accountability, the Bus Driver shall assign everyone a seat within the first two weeks of school. The driver is allowed to change the seating arrangement at any time.
• All riders are to obey the instructions of the Bus Driver.
• Be courteous and respectful to the Bus Driver and all other riders.
• Keep your head, hands, and objects inside the bus at all times.
• Do not throw or toss anything out of the bus windows.
• Do not distract the Bus Driver while they are driving.
• Use quiet voices and wear headphones/earbuds with any device playing audio.
• Bus riders are to keep the aisles clear at all times; this includes feet, backpacks, instruments, and other items.
• Riders shall remain seated, facing forward with backpacks placed on their lap.
• Please keep the bus clean and refrain from damaging the seats. Damages will be charged to the rider.
• No food or drinks are to be consumed while on the bus.
• Do not open or disperse perfumes, body spray, cologne, lotions or any other substance emitting a fragrance or odor while riding the bus.  
• Bus riders are to remain quiet during the backing of the bus.
• In case of emergency, riders shall remain in the bus, calm, and quietly await instructions from the driver. 
• Riders shall gather all personal belongings prior to exiting the bus.

Prohibited Items: Large items, skateboards, scooters, animals not serving as a service animal, aquariums, tobacco products, and anything else the Bus Driver feels is unsafe.

After Leaving the Bus:

• Riders will be dropped off at their regular neighborhood bus stop only. 
• To ensure full attention of the surrounding area, riders shall remove and store any headphones/earbuds prior to exiting the bus.
• Riders are to exit the bus and walk at least 10 feet away from the bus as soon as possible.
• Riders crossing the street must wait for the driver to instruct the rider with the all-clear sign to start walking across the street and walk in front of the bus, keeping a distance of 10 feet between the rider and the bus .