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Parent Do's and Don'ts at Bus Stops


DO'S:

  • Supervise your child to and from the bus stop and while waiting at the stop for the school bus.
  • Ensure that your child arrives at the bus stop at least five minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
  • Be responsible for the proper conduct of your child on the way to and from the bus stop and while at the bus stop.
  • Ensure that your child follows the rules and behaves appropriately while on the school bus.
  • Cooperate with school personnel regarding the effective and safe transportation of your child.
  • Refrain from boarding a school bus without prior permission from a Transportation supervisor.
  • Refrain from trying to speak with a school bus driver while the driver is transporting children on a daily run.
  • Schedule meetings with school bus drivers through their supervisors who are located at each area office.

DON'TS:

  • Attempt to conduct a conference while the driver is driving the school bus or picking up students at a bus stop.
  • Attempt to stop or slow a moving bus or prevent a school bus from proceeding on its designated route. This is against the law.
  • Attempt to board a school bus without prior permission from a Transportation supervisor. This is against the law.

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