Policy 3730-1

Student Transportation

Transportation - Safety

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board:  1/26/2010
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 
Related policies & regulations:  5410, 5410-1
Legal references:  Neb. Rev. Stat. sections 79-318, 79-602, 79-607 and 79-608; Neb. Rev. Stat. sections 79-254 to 79-294; Title 92, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 91

  

The safety of school bus passengers is the most important part of school bus operation.

 

Efficient and effective use of school buses is the most important factor in achieving the above purpose.

 

In order to provide safety to passengers, and effective use of buses, the following rules are established to regulate conduct of school bus passengers:

  1. Follow safety rules at all times, including:
    • Make sure the bus is stopped before leaving your seat to get off the bus.
    • Never put any part of your body outside the bus windows.
    • Don’t talk unnecessarily to the driver while the bus is moving.
    • Don’t put books, lunches or anything else in the bus aisles.
    • Report any damage to the bus to the driver.
    • Do not eat or drink on the bus.  Possession or use of tobacco or alcohol is strictly prohibited.
    • Don’t push or run when getting off the bus.
    • When crossing in front of the bus watch for the driver’s “all clear” signal before crossing the street.
    • Students must get on and leave the bus only at their assigned stop.
    • Cross the road or street in front of the bus before it has pulled away from the stop.  This gives you the protection of the bus signals.
    • Don’t bring nuisance items on the bus, i.e., animals, water guns, skateboards, etc.  Items such as weapons or look-alike weapons or equipment which in any way would endanger the lives, health or safety of the children or other passengers and the driver are strictly prohibited.  Look-alike weapons associated with a school-sponsored or approved activity may be transported only with written permission of a school administrator.  Any items that would break or could produce injury if tossed about inside the bus when involved in an accident or sudden stop shall be secured.
    • Behave in a manner that is polite and not offensive to others on or around the school bus.
    • Follow the directions of the bus driver.  Drivers have the authority to assign seats whenever such action is appropriate.
  2. Abide by the rules described in the Rights and Responsibilities of Students in the Lincoln Public Schools information booklet and the transportation brochure entitled The Ride Guide.