Bus Information

Safe transportation is directly dependent on maintaining good on-board passenger discipline. 

• Each campus will conduct a practice bus evacuation drill.
• The bus driver has initial responsibility for discipline and shall report infractions to a dean.
• The parent(s) or legal guardians of a student granted an intra-District transfer is responsible for transportation to and from school. (School Board Policy 7:30)
• The following are the rules and regulations for school bus riders in Illinois:
  • Follow all directions given by the bus driver or other school personnel on the bus.
  • Be on time at the designated school bus stop; help keep the bus on schedule.
  • Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus. 
  • Be careful in approaching the place where the bus stops; do not move toward the bus until the bus has been brought to a complete stop and the door has been opened. 
  • Stay in your seat while the bus is in motion.
  • Be alert to a danger signal from the driver. 
  • Remain in the bus in the event of a road emergency until instructions are given by the driver.
  • Keep hands, head, and feet inside the bus at all times. Do not throw anything out of the bus windows.
  • Remember that excessive noise and commotion diverts the driver’s attention and could result in a serious accident. Any type of rowdy conduct is prohibited.
  • Be quiet when approaching a railroad crossing.
  • Assist in keeping the bus safe and clean at all times. 
  • No animals are allowed on the bus. 
  • Keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisles.
  • Leave no books, lunches, or other articles on the bus.
  • Be courteous to fellow students and the bus driver.
  • Do not ask the driver to stop at places other than the regular bus stop. 
  • Observe safety precautions at discharge points. Where it is necessary to cross the highway, proceed to a point at least ten (10) feet in front of the bus on the right shoulder of the highway where traffic may be observed in both directions. Wait for a signal from the bus driver permitting you to cross. Rear door is for emergencies only.
  • Observe classroom conduct on the bus. No smoking, eating, drinking, or card playing will be tolerated.
  • Do not deliberately cause damage to the bus as you will be responsible for the cost of restitution and will forfeit the privilege of riding the school bus.
  • Electronic devices are permitted on the bus at an appropriate volume.  Failure to adhere will require the device to be turned off and secured out of sight in an appropriate backpack, purse, bag etc.
  • All sports equipment should be secured in an appropriate duffel bag or backpack.  Other items may be refused on a bus due to safety concerns.
  • Students must obtain permission from building administration prior to riding any bus other than the one designated for their address.
  • Students are expected to board and exit the bus at the stop closest to their home.
• Bus passengers are also expected to observe all school rules while on a bus and are also subject to the “Disciplinary Guidelines.” 
  The following are disciplinary procedures: 
  •  When a bus returns to a campus because of student misbehavior, students removed from that bus will be allowed access to a phone to secure a ride.
  • In the event of student misconduct or insubordination, the bus driver will complete a student referral and forward it to a dean. A conference will be scheduled with the student, and if necessary, a parent. The dean may suspend students guilty of gross disobedience and insubordination from riding the school bus. Parents are responsible for transporting any student suspended from riding the school bus. (School Board Policy 7:220)
  • Repeated bus suspensions could result in permanent loss of transportation. (School Board Policy 7:220)