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OK to leave at stop unattended?
(NOTE: If unchecked, a parent or guardian must be at the stop 5 minutes prior to the designated drop-off time each time student rides in the afternoon.)
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Optional Swap Stop (required only if you need more than one stop)
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RULES FOR BUS SCHOOL SAFETY
● Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before the time posted.
● While your child is waiting, please remind them to mind other people’s property.
● Wait for the bus in a safe place and stand 15 feet back, away from the curb at the bus pick-up location.
● Take your seat as quickly as possible after boarding the bus.
● Remain properly seated with your feet in front of you and facing the front at all times.
● Keep hands, arms, and head inside the bus at all times.
● Enter and exit the bus carefully and use the handrail.
● Notify the driver if you need to cross the street and wait to cross until the driver has checked that it is safe to do so.
● Display respectful behavior and use appropriate language at all times.
● Request bus driver assistance to retrieve any items dropped under or near the bus.
● Never chase the bus , please for any reason.
● Keep all personal belongings inside your backpack.
● No food, drinks, or gum are allowed on the bus.
● Animals and insects should not be transported on the bus.
● Glass containers, projects, or large objects should not be transported on the bus.
● Use of cell phones, tablets, or other electronic devices is permitted as long as devices are on silent mode or only one ear bud is used to allow for any instructions from the bus driver to be heard by all passengers.
Students shall follow all rules and instructions from their driver at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.
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VCS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT DISCIPLINE POLICY
The following consequences will be followed by the Bus Drivers, the Transportation Director or Assistant, Dean of Students and all Principals:
First Offense: Verbal Warning: Written parent contact requiring parent signature, returned to Transportation Coordinator the next school day. If not returned, a call is placed to the parent by the Transportation Coordinator.
Second Offense: Conference with Student, Driver and Transportation Director or Assistant Parent phone call is made by Transportation Director or Assistant. Driver recommends appropriate action (seat assigned, assignment changed, detention, etc). Transportation Director or Assistant issues appropriate action. Documentation sent to the appropriate Principal, including written parent contact at first offense.
Third Offense: Driver and Transportation Director or Assistant communicate with appropriate Principal Dean of Students or Principal recommends Saturday School or suspension. Parents called in for a conference; contract written by student and parent that would allow student ridership. Documentation sent to Transportation Coordinator.
Fourth Offense: Student loses privilege to ride VCS School Bus. The length of time for suspension of riding privileges will be determined by the Vice Principal, Dean of Students, or the Principal (depending on the department involved.)
Severe Clause: The severity of a student’s inappropriate behavior may justify not following the aforementioned steps sequentially. They are intended to be a guide which would generally be followed.
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By signing below:
I acknowledge that my child(ren) and I have received, read and understand the rules for riding the bus. My child (ren) and I understand that riding the bus is a privilege and therefore agree to support and abide by the established rules.
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I understand this is a legal representation of my signature.
Clear
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Payment
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