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Expected Behavior of Transported Students

Information regarding appropriate bus behavior is given to students by the Bus Driver and
Attendant, and also through the “Student and Family Handbook, A Parent’s Guide to the Rules and
Regulations of Operation in Palm Beach County Schools”, distributed at all schools.

Expected Student Conduct while waiting at the Bus Stop, Boarding the Bus and De-Boarding the
Bus: Students must:

 Be at assigned bus stop at least five (5) minutes prior to scheduled arrival time. The school Bus
Driver cannot wait for late students.
 Stand clear of the roadway while waiting at the bus stop and while the bus approaches. Students
should not push, shove, or cut in line while entering or exiting the bus. Classroom behavior and
courtesy should be observed at bus stops.
 Wait for the Bus Driver’s signal before crossing the roadway at least 12 feet in front of the bus.
The students should never cross the roadway behind the bus. The student should stay away from
“danger zones” around the front and rear wheels, in front of, to the sides, and behind the bus. If
the student can touch the bus, they are too close.
 Students should always remain in sight of driver

Students should recognize that riding a school bus us a privilege, not a right. Classroom conduct
should be observed at all times on the bus. Quiet conversation is permitted. The student should
not distract the driver in any way. Students should always assume that an on- bus surveillance
camera is recording their conduct. Students who do not behave appropriately on the bus will lose
transportation privileges, either temporarily or permanently. Students must:

 Obey all instructions given by the school Bus Driver and bus attendant
 Occupy the seat assigned by the Bus Driver
 Always remain in assigned seat while the bus is in motion
 Use seat belt if the bus is equipped
 Keep his/her head, arms, and legs inside the bus at all times
 Treat the school bus respectfully, never trashing, defacing, or destroying any part of it
 Ride only his/her assigned bus and only depart at his/her assigned stop (unless or designee by the
Principal or his/her designee, in writing)
 Refrain from bringing any item aboard the bus which cannot be placed securely in the seat with
them, creates a hazardous situation, obstructs free passage through the aisle, obstructs the vision
of the driver, or which compromises the safety of other students. Any violation of these
requirements should be reported by the Bus Driver or Attendant to the School Principal or
designee, who has the authority to suspend the student temporarily or permanently from riding
the bus.

Common Student Conduct and Behaviors which are Unacceptable (Refer to School Board Policy
5.186):

 Standing while bus is in motion

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