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bass drums, cello (half or full), contra-bass clarinet, contrabassoon, French horn, snare drum, sousaphone, tuba, guitar,
trombone, or electronic keyboard. (P-5.186)

Students and teachers need to concentrate on the learning /teaching process. In order to achieve this goal, it is important
for students to obey teachers and all other school employees, obey each rule as defined by the school, and obey bus
drivers. See P-5.186 for prohibited student transportation conduct. Subject to federal law, any student who commits the
following safety violations while riding a school bus will receive a ten-day suspension from the bus for the first violation
and lose his/her bus transportation privileges for the remainder of the school year for the second violation:

▪ Opening a school bus emergency exit door while the bus is in motion
▪ Opening a school bus emergency door and exiting the bus when the bus is stopped, unless directed by the school
bus driver in an emergency or during an emergency evacuation drill (P-5.186(2)(q))

Students who violate the Discipline Policy on any school transportation or at the bus stop while on the way to or from
school are subject to school discipline consequences, denial of transportation services, and possible criminal prosecution.

NOTE: Bicycle riders and passengers under the age of 16 must wear properly fitted, safety-rated helmets when riding a
bicycle. Law enforcement officers may issue traffic citations and assess fines to riders or passengers who do not comply.
F.S. § 316.2065(3d), & (e)

Student Bus Stops After School - P-5.186(2p)
For students who ride a school bus, it is also important to understand that bus drivers are not permitted to let students
off the bus except at the school or at the student’s designated stop. School officials, bus operators, parents, and students
themselves are all responsible for ensuring that school bus riders follow these safety tips:

At the bus stops:
▪ Students and parents are responsible for safety and proper student behavior going to and from the stop and
while waiting for the bus.
▪ Students must stand off the roadway while waiting.
▪ Students must respect other people’s property.
▪ Students must not push, shove, or engage in horseplay.
▪ Parents should supervise children at the stop if possible.
▪ Students must arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.
▪ Students must wait for and get off the bus only at approved stop locations.
▪ Parents must not board the bus without permission of the driver.

During loading and unloading
▪ Always stay away from the 12-foot “danger zone” around the bus, except when you are directed by the driver
to get on or off the bus.
▪ NEVER pick up an object that you drop under or near the bus. Ask the driver for help.
▪ Always be sure the driver can see you.
▪ Make sure clothing and backpacks have no loose drawstrings or long straps that could catch in the handrail or
bus door.
▪ When you see the bus coming, stand at the stop and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop.

▪ Always wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross the road and/or load into the bus.
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