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Transportation
STUDENT SAFETY on the school buses and at the bus stops is a major priority. Parents are encouraged to monitor
student behavior going to and returning from the bus stops and at the bus stop locations. Students' behavior on
the bus that endangers others will not be tolerated.
The state law authorizes the proper discipline of students going to and returning from school. "As a general rule,
this authority to discipline extends to pupils on their way to or from school if such conduct directly affects the
good order and welfare of the school." (1960-61 Op. Att'y. Gen. 274) Principals stress to students that they are
expected to conduct themselves in an orderly manner at all times and that failure to do so going to and from
school may result in disciplinary action described in this Handbook.
All carry-on items (i.e. book bags, backpacks, etc.) should be held on laps or placed under the seat. Carry- on
items must not take a seat required for another student. School projects and band instruments are exempted.
Parents are encouraged to download the “Here Comes the Bus” app for their cell phones. Through the app
parents can track their student’s assigned bus and get an estimate of when the bus will arrive at their assigned
stop. Students will need to continue to arrive at their assigned stop 10 minutes prior to published time and
remain at the stop at least 10 minutes after published time before leaving to call about late buses.
Students may ride a different bus and be dropped off at a different bus stop, only with parent and administrative
approval, with a signed bus pass from a school administrator. Disciplinary action may be taken against students
who purposely board or exit a bus at a stop other than the assigned stop.
Students riding a NNPS school bus are required to scan their student identification card in order to get on and off
the bus. Bus drivers will not deny a student a ride to the school in the morning, however, to board the bus in the
afternoon the student must scan their student identification cards or present a signed bus pass from a school
administrator. Student identification cards are to be easily accessible while entering and exiting the school bus.
Students are expected to observe the following rules for safety and courtesy on the bus and at the bus stop.
At the Bus Stop
Arrive at the assigned stop ten minutes before bus pickup.
If bus is late remain at the stop at least 10 minutes after planned arrival time before leaving to call
Transportation.
Be visible (i.e. stand on the sidewalk or the edge of the street by the curb)
Stay off private property
Do not stand on the traveled part of the road
Be respectful and watchful of traffic
Wait quietly and orderly
On the Bus
Scan your student identification card
Sit in assigned seat
Remain seated at all times
Cooperate with the driver and practice orderly conduct
No profanity or obscene behavior
No smoking
No eating or drinking
No vandalism
No body parts outside bus
No live animals
No unsafe objects or weapons
No throwing items from the bus or on the bus
No glass
No balloons
No skateboards
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