Transportation & School Bus Safety
Cabarrus County Gymnastics girls and boys , 18 months to 18 years
Transportation & School Bus Safety
Parents and guardians : The greatest concern of Cabarrus County Schools is that your children will be safe when traveling to and from school . The following guidelines have been developed by Cabarrus County Schools to help ensure the safety of all students .
SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Secure all loose or hand carried items by placing them in book bags or school bags . Make sure any drawstrings are secured or removed .
• Objects such as band instruments , school projects , etc . which are too large to hold in a student ’ s lap pose a hazard to all bus occupants . Federal guidelines prohibit the transporting of these items on the school bus so please arrange to deliver these items to school via a parent / guardian vehicle .
• Please escort young children to the bus stop . Older children and teens should walk in groups for safety .
• Never speak to strangers at the bus stop and never get into a car with a stranger . Immediately report any suspicious persons or occurrences to parents / guardians and / or school officials .
• Students should not run and / or play while waiting for the bus and must always keep their hands to themselves .
• Stand in the driveway / designated area , at least 10 feet away from the roadway while waiting for the bus . Stay off the roadway .
• Respect the “ Danger Zone .” This is 10 feet wide ( 5 giant steps ) on all sides of the bus .
• When crossing the street at a bus stop , make sure the bus is stopped , the door is open , the stop signal is out and all other traffic has come to a complete stop before attempting to get on the bus .
• Always cross in front of the bus within sight of the bus driver .
• Never stop to pick up anything you drop . Go and tell the driver first .
• Never push anyone while entering or exiting the bus .
Cabarrus County Gymnastics girls and boys , 18 months to 18 years
• Hold the handrail while entering or exiting the bus .
• Go directly to a seat when entering a bus , remain seated and face forward during the entire ride .
• Sit quietly in your seat while riding on the bus and keep your hands to yourself .
• Always be silent when a bus comes to a railroad crossing .
• Always keep head and hands inside the bus .
• Do not throw objects inside the bus or out of the windows .
• Never play with the emergency exits . Use the back door only in an emergency . If there is an emergency , listen to the driver and follow instructions .
• Enter or exit the bus with the consent of the bus driver and only by the front door , except in case of an emergency .
• Look both ways while exiting the bus and crossing in front of the bus . Watch for the traffic from both directions to come to a complete stop before crossing the street .
• Wait for the driver to signal you , and walk quickly and directly to the safety of the curb . Never go behind the bus .
• Parents / Guardians if possible , meet your child at the bus stop after school . Please wait on the side of the street where the child will be dropped off , not across the street .
TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS
• Students will be assigned to one bus stop on a morning bus run and one bus stop on an afternoon bus run .
• Be at your stop 10-15 minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive and watch for the bus every morning .
• Only students assigned to authorized bus stops on the bus run are permitted to ride a school bus .
• Students will NOT be permitted to ride home with other students due to the regulations of the North Carolina State Tort Claims Act and overcrowding on our school buses .
• Students who do not ride their assigned bus for 10 consecutive school days will be removed from the bus roster . If needed , parents will need to resubmit a transportation request at the school .
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STUDENT CONDUCT
Students are required to follow the directions of the bus driver , respect other riders on the bus , to follow the rules listed above , to follow the Cabarrus County Schools ’ Student Code of Conduct , and to take care of the bus and school property . Failure to do so may result in a suspension of the school transportation services . Damage repairs will be charged back to students / parents . Suspension may be invoked after an administrator investigates the reported misconduct .
Administrators may prosecute a student or adult under state law for the following acts :
• Willfully trespassing upon or damaging a school bus .
• Entering a school bus or activity bus after being forbidden to do so .
• Refusing to leave a bus upon request .
• Throwing an object out of the bus that causes injuries or other property damage .
• Willfully stopping , impeding , delaying or detaining a school bus or activity bus .
School bus rules and actions of school bus drivers are implemented for the safety of students . All school system employees feel a great responsibility to parents and the community to ensure the safety of school bus passengers . Help us promote a safe and efficient school bus operation through your support and cooperation . Remember , school-provided transportation is a privilege , not a right .
8 September / October 2017 • Parent Teacher Magazine