Oregon Pupil Transportation Manual

School Bus Riding Rules

An important part of providing safe transportation is appropriate and safe behavior while riding the school bus. To help ensure a safe and pleasant ride each student should be familiar with the bus riding rules, expectations, and consequences for infractions. We ask you to review the following rules and information with your child to help us establish expectations and appropriate behavior.

RULES GOVERNING PUPILS RIDING SCHOOL BUSES 

(Oregon Department of Education) OAR 581-053-0010

1. Pupils being transported are under the authority of the bus driver.
2. Fighting, wrestling, or boisterous activity is prohibited on the bus.
3. Pupils shall use the emergency exit only in case of an emergency.
4. Pupils shall be on time for the bus both morning and evening.
5. Pupils shall not bring firearms, weapons, or other potentially hazardous materials on the bus.
6. Pupils shall not bring animals, except approved guide assistance animals on the bus.
7. Pupils shall remain seated while the bus is in motion.
8. Pupils may be assigned seats by the bus driver.
9. When necessary to cross the road, pupils should cross in front of the bus or, as instructed by the bus driver.
10. Pupils shall not extend their hands, arms, or body parts through bus windows.
11. Pupils shall have written permission to leave the bus other than at home or school.
12. Pupils shall converse in normal tones; loud or vulgar language is prohibited.
13. Pupils shall not open or close windows without the permission of the bus driver.
14. Pupils shall keep the bus clean and refrain from damaging it.
15. Pupils shall be courteous to the driver, to fellow pupils, and passersby.
16. Pupils who refuse to obey the directions of the driver promptly or refuse to obey regulations may forfeit their privilege to ride on the buses.
17. Rules Governing Pupils Riding School Buses must be kept posted in a conspicuous place in all school buses.

CSD Bus Riding Rules (In addition to ODE rules)

1. Eating, drinking, or chewing gum on the bus may be allowed only if students properly dispose of  their trash and keep the bus free of litter.
2. No use or possession of tobacco is allowed on the bus.
3. No inflated balloons are allowed on the bus.
4. Skateboards or scooters must be fully contained in a backpack or appropriate case to be  transported and must not be removed while on the bus.
5. Personal music players may be used with headphones so long as the volume is kept reasonably low.

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