**EEAEC-R - STUDENT CONDUCT ON SCHOOL BUSES** **Last Updated Date:** 02/25/2014 **Adoption Date:** 01/10/2006 Procedures for Drivers and Parents 1.         In case of any misconduct on a bus, the incident will be reported on the proper form to the school principal.  He/she will report the incident in writing to the parent concerned. 2.         In case of a second offense by the same student, the principal may suspend the student's transportation privileges with written notice to the parent and the superintendent. 3.         After a third offense and a conference with the principal, bus privileges may be denied the student and the responsibility for transportation will then rest with the parent.  Before taking such action, the principal will consult with the superintendent. Loading and Unloading at Bus Stop 1.         Riders must be on time.  Bus drivers will not wait. 2.         Riders will enter or leave the bus at regular stops only. 3.         Orderly behavior and respect for private property will be required. 4.         Instructions and directions of the driver must be followed by the riders when entering or leaving the bus. Required Conduct aboard the Bus 1.         Riders must remain in seats or in place when the bus is in motion. 2.         Whistling and shouting are not permitted. 3.         Profanity and obscene language are forbidden. 4.         Smoking is prohibited. 5.         The following disturbances are prohibited:             Pushing or wrestling             Annoying other passengers or disturbing their possessions             Talking to the driver             Throwing objects within the bus or out of windows             Climbing over seats             Opening or closing windows             Leaning out of windows             Littering the bus 6.         Parents will be held responsible for any defacing or damaging of the bus. Parents and students will be informed of these regulations at the beginning of each school year, and parents will be asked to return signed forms indicating that the regulations have been received and read.