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Duties and Responsibilities of Bus Drivers and Bus

Attendants

There are many very important duties and responsibilities that you have as a Bus Driver and bus
Attendant. Students and their parents/guardians, as well as school personnel count on you to be
polite, courteous, and on time. Our Mission is to deliver students safely, efficiently, and on-time
to their destinations in a frame of mind ready to learn.

It is expected that Operators and Attendants follow the established guidelines, policies, and
practices of the School District of Palm Beach County and of our Transportation Services
Department. Bus Drivers and Attendants should be courteous, professional and respectful to your
supervisors, facility employees, and your coworkers.

The following pages contain the duties and responsibilities of all Bus Drivers and Attendants. Learn
and perform them well. Be the best that you can be!
General Rules to Remember

 School buses shall not be used for personal or unauthorized reasons.
 Bus Drivers shall only transport authorized passengers. Authorized passengers are determined by
School Principals, Transportation Coordinators, Supervisors, or Administrators. In the event that
you are unsure whether the student is an authorized passenger, dispatch should be contacted
immediately.
 Smoking is not permitted per School Board Policy 7.19. No smoking should occur on any school
board property, near or on school buses.
 School district employees are not permitted to bring or carry firearms, knives, or other potential
weapons to or on school district property.
 If an Operator or Attendant is absent or late, the Transportation Facility Coordinator must be
notified at least thirty (30) minutes prior to assigned clock-in time on the day of absence or
tardiness. Failure to notify is a violation and will result in loss of pay for the time, and may result
in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
 The two-way radio is for school district business only.
 Cell phones while driving or while on-duty in the presence of students is strictly prohibited

Attitude

 A good attitude is everything! A good attitude is necessary because it helps students have a great
day at school. A good attitude also lets parents know that Transportation Department Personnel
care about their children.
 IT’S ALL ABOUT ATTITUDE! YOU ARE AN AMBASSADOR OF THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT!
 You must become thoroughly familiar with the duties that are contained within this handbook
and perform them in accordance with the training provided to you.

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