Transportation Policies & Safety

THE SULLIVANS SCHOOL PERSONNEL TAKE THE SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS THAT RIDE SCHOOL BUSES VERY SERIOUSLY. We expect parents and sponsors will do the same. Please sit down with your children and carefully go over the rules. Let us work together to make this school year safe.

ON AND AROUND SCHOOL BUSES STUDENTS WILL:

1. Comply with the Behavior Standards for School Bus Students.
2. Board and exit the bus in an orderly, safe manner.
3. Present bus pass when boarding the bus and upon demand.
4. Remain seated while on the bus.
5. Talk with other passengers in a normal voice.
6. Keep all parts of the body inside the bus windows.
7. Keep aisles, steps, and empty seats free from obstruction.
8. Remain fully and properly clothed.
9. Treat the driver and fellow students with respect.
10. Promptly comply with the bus driver or monitor’s instructions.
11. Treat the bus and other private property with care.

ON OR AROUND SCHOOL BUSES STUDENTS WILL NOT:

1. Fight, push, shove, or trip other passengers.
2. Use or possess unacceptable items identified in the School Code of Conduct.
3. Push while boarding or exiting the bus.
4. Get on or off the bus while the bus is in motion.
5. Make excessive noise or play electronic equipment without earplugs.
6. Put objects out of bus windows or hang out of windows.
7. Engage in horseplay.
8. Obstruct aisles, steps or seats.
9. Engage in public displays of affection.
10. Eat, drink, or litter on the bus.
11. Use profane or abusive language or make obscene gestures.
12. Spit.
13. Harass or interfere with other students.
14. Disrespect, distract or interfere with bus driver.
15. Damage private property.
16. Sit in the bus driver’s seat.
17. Open or try to open bus door.
18. Throw or shoot objects inside or out of the bus.
19. Tamper with bus controls or emergency equipment