School bus transportation is a privilege and convenience that can be
revoked. Persistent disregard of bus rules will result in a loss of bus
riding privileges. Should a student lose this privilege, it becomes the
responsibility of the parent or guardian to provide transportation.
Reliance Student Transportation aids the Dallastown Area School District
in maintaining the safety of its students by obtaining video and
audiotapes of all behavior on its buses. As a result, students and their
parents/guardians are informed that they should not expect any
conversations or behavior to be exempt from this recordation.
The
district maintains responsibility over the safety and conduct of
students while being transported on an assigned school bus. As such, the
following bus conduct rules should be respected and will be enforced by
school officials:
- Students should be waiting at the designated bus stop at least 7 minutes before bus arrival time.
- Students
are only allowed to be assigned to one AM bus, and one PM bus. Students
may not ride any other bus unless an exception has been granted by an
Administrator in the instance of an extreme emergency.
- The
driver has absolute control of the bus and of the conduct of those
riding on it, except in the presence of a teacher or principal.
- Remain seated and facing forward during your bus ride.
- Never put your hands or head out of a bus window.
- Never attempt to get off or on the bus while it is in motion.
- Always
enter or exit the bus through the front door. The rear door is not to
be used except in an emergency or for an evacuation drill.
- Do
not cross the road after you get off the bus until you are absolutely
sure that it is safe to do so. Look both ways for approaching vehicles
before crossing in front of the bus.
- Only musical instruments that can be carried on the lap comfortably are allowed to be brought on the bus.
- Do not litter, deface, or damage bus in any way. Student will be held accountable for the repair or replacement cost of deliberately damaged bus property
- Misbehavior
of any kind will not be tolerated. Students who misbehave may be denied
the privilege of riding the bus and/or receive school consequences.
Parents/guardians should notify the transportation department of any bus problems or concerns.