Washoe Country School District

May 23, 2012

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Backpacks and book bags are highly recommended for all students riding a school bus to and from school or on a field trip. Backpacks must be removed from the student’s back while riding.

Rules:

  1.  Always obey the bus driver
  2. Arrive at the bus stop five (5) minutes before scheduled departure time, but no more than five (5) minutes.
  3. Behavior at the bus stop must be orderly.
  4. Never run to or from the bus.
  5. Stand back from the curb and do not push or shove.
  6. Remain seated and facing forward at all times. Assigned seats or seating will be used.
  7. Refrain from yelling or using foul language on the bus.
  8. Refrain from eating, drinking, or using tobacco, drugs, or alcohol on the bus.
  9. Keep your hands and feet out of the aisle and to yourself.
  10. Do not extend any part of your body out the windows.
  11. Remain in your seat until the bus door is completely open.
  12. You must get off at your assigned stop unless prior written permission (from parent or guardian) is granted by a school official.
  13. You must not cross the street until the driver motions you across in front of the bus only.
  14. Always cross at least ten (10) giant steps in front of the bus.
  15. Never crawl under or pick up anything around the bus.
  16. All of your property must stay out of the aisle at all times.
  17. Any student damaging a school bus by fire or other means will be held responsible for the cost of the repair work and may be prosecuted.
  18. No Exceptions: There will be no large objects, weapons, or animals allowed on the bus.
  19. There will be absolute quiet at all railroad crossings.
**Scooters and skateboards in appropriate bags may be transported on the bus only if the school the child attends permits them in school.


Transporting Band Instruments
A student must accompany each instrument and all instruments are to be kept in their case and under the student’s seat or in their lap or between their legs. The following instruments may be transported at any time:

  1. Trumpet
  2. Clarinet
  3. Violin
  4. Flute
  5. Bass Clarinet
  6. Tenor Saxophone

Students who have instruments that are taller than the seat must sit toward the front of the bus next to the window so as not to block the driver’s visibility. Any instrument wider than 6.5 inches is too wide to place between the seats. An instrument will not be transported if it takes a student’s seat. The student must sit next to the instrument while on the bus.

The following instruments are allowed on the bus only if a seat is available:

  1. Baritone Saxophone
  2. Baritone Horn
  3. ¾ Cello
  4. ¾ Tuba

The following instruments are allowed only on band trips and not on a daily route bus:

  1. Drums
  2. String Bass
  3. Bass Cello
  4. Sousaphone

Students who do not choose to obey the rules will receive the following consequences determined by the driver who will weigh the severity of the action by the student. Consequences may or may not follow the sequence described below:

  • First Incident (Elementary Only)- Driver issues student conduct report to be sent home to parent/guardian. Notify the school.
  • Second Incident (Elementary Only) /First Citation (High School and Middle School) – Driver discusses infraction with student and depending on the severity of the infraction the driver may issue a School Bus Citation that may result in up to three (3) days suspension of bus privileges. All School Bus Citations are given to the School Administrator. Parent/Guardian will be contacted by the driver.
  • Second Citation - Same as above, but may result in 5-10 days suspension of bus privileges.
  • Third Citation - Same as above, but may result in up to nine (9) weeks suspension of bus privileges. Severe Disruption- The following inappropriate behavior will result in the immediate issuance of a school bus citation and may result in suspension of all transportation privileges:
  • Physical harm or threat of harm to another student
  • Physical harm or threat of harm to the bus driver
  • Fighting, carrying weapons, smoking, use of drugs, etc.
  • Property damage (damage will be paid by the offender)
  • Constant refusal to obey the bus driver
  • Total disruption of the bus
  • Harassing or bullying of anyone Bus Rules