TRANSPORTATION RULES

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR EVERY STUDENT, EVEN IF THEY DO NOT RIDE A BUS

The purpose of this form is to aid in transporting students to and from school safely. (Most injuries or fatalities occur while students are going to and from the bus stop.) It is most important that parents, students and drivers cooperate to provide a safe transportation. Please discuss these and other applicable rules with your children to help them understand their necessity.

1. Students should be prepared to board the bus at the usual time at the approved bus stop. The bus driver cannot wait for those who are tardy.

2. Students who must cross the roadway to catch the bus or return home must cross only in front of the bus.

3. The driver is in full charge of the bus and riders. Each student may be assigned a seat.

4. Students are responsible for understanding and observing bus rules and conduct. (Not limited to this list only. See the Maury County Public Schools Student Handbook.)

5. The right of students to ride the bus is conditioned on their good behavior and observance of rules.

6. Should any student violate bus rules, it shall be the duty of the driver to warn the student and/or report such violation to the principal. Disciplinary action may include revoking bus privileges.

7. Pets, toys, balls, balloons, sports equipment, skate boards, cell phones, glass containers, radios, cassette players, boom boxes, CD players with headphones, or any large objects, including band instruments, are not permitted on the bus. (Exceptions must be approved by the principal/Transportation Department Supervisor.) Soft drinks and food products are prohibited (except school lunches).

8. Profanity, violence, use of tobacco, possession of weapons, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages or non-prescription drugs is prohibited.

9. Unnecessary conversation with the driver and moving about while the bus is in motion or extending arms or head out windows are prohibited.

10. Students must ride the same bus morning and afternoon except upon written request approved by the principal. Alternative destinations must also be approved by the principal and the transportation department.

Name of Student ____________________________________________________� Date ___________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________________

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Home Phone Number ________________________________ Emergency Phone Number ____________________________

School Attending ________________________________________________________� Grade ______________________

Name of Driver ___________________________________________________________� Bus Number ________________

A.M. Pick-up Time ___________________________________� P.M. Return Time: _________________________________

Has any information changed since last school year?� Yes ___________� No __________

I hereby certify that I have read the above rules, and agree to their enforcement.

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���������������� Parent/Guardian Signature (If student is under 18)

PLEASE READ, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN TO YOUR PRINCIPAL

Please mark the following only if your child does not ride the bus:

Car Rider _____________________� Walker _______________________� After School Care ____________________