Coffee County Schools

                                                          Bus Policies

 

Mission of the Transportation Department: To ensure the safety of all students while being transported to and from school related activities.

 

Student conduct is of the utmost importance to the transportation system. A student shall not exhibit behavior(s) that would interfere with the rights of another student nor the driver.

 

The Following shall be Observed at all Times:

Expectations:

  1. Be on time at the bus stop.

  2. Practice safety on the way to and from the school bus.

  3. Share a seat with any other two pupils.

  4. Bus seats are to sit on and not for reclining.

  5. Face the front.

  6. Keep books and other articles off the aisle floor.

  7. The rear door is for emergencies only. Use the front door to enter and leave the bus.

  8. Respect the rights of your fellow students.

  9. The bus driver is in command; respect and obey the driver.

  10.  Be reasonably quiet. Talk to the driver as little as possible.

  11. Any student disrespectful to the driver is subject to school and bus suspension.

  12. You will be considered in school if you are riding the bus.

  13. Student projects, etc. may be allowed provided the student can keep them in their possession. No glass items will be allowed. Animals, pets, etc. are prohibited.

  14. Bus service will be provided for senior high school students residing within the city limit of Manchester who live 1 1/2 miles or more from the school. Students will be expected to exit at the same stop in the afternoon.

Rules:

 

  1. Take your seat and remain there. No moving around.

  2.  Throwing any object on the floor or at others, or out the window is prohibited.

  3. Violations of safety procedures such as opening emergency doors or windows, pushing while exiting, etc. are strictly prohibited.

  4. No drinks, eating or chewing gum will be allowed on the bus.

  5. Possession of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol is illegal.

  6. Anything considered a weapon or used as a weapon will not be allowed on the bus.

  7. Leaning out of windows is prohibited (arms, hands, legs, etc.).

  8. Gestures or shouting at pedestrians or vehicles is prohibited.

  9. Students will not be allowed to exit the bus anywhere other than home or original pickup point unless by note signed by parent and school official.

  10. Students are not allowed to exit the bus to walk or enter another vehicle unless by permission of school official. A violation will reported to the school official.

  11. A continuous violation of the expectations will result in an office conference, parent contact and suspension from the bus.

  12. A student shall become ineligible for public school transportation after refusing to follow state and local rules and regulations pertaining to public transportation.