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MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
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Causes for Loss of Privilege
Pupils may lose their bus transportation privilege because of:
- Disobedience to the bus driver's instruction;
- Failure to observe safety practices such as entering or leaving the bus properly, keeping aisles clear, remaining in seat, not tampering with any equipment.
- Disrespect to fellow passengers or the public including pushing, teasing, uncouth, loud or profane language, rude gestures, littering, and destruction or damage to property;
- Failure to be at their assigned bus stop on time and not respecting the property of the residences at which the bus stop is located. Pupils shall remain off the roadway and are prohibited from activities which could create dangerous situations to themselves or to other pupils.
Kindergarten through Grade Five
The school bus driver may refer any pupil who misbehaves to the principal of the school the pupil attends. The bus driver shall use the standard "misconduct Report on Bus" form when making the referral for each offense. These forms shall be filled in completely and correctly with all sheets attached.
- First offense
The principal shall counsel the pupil involved; fill out the section of the form "Disposition by Principal," and forward copies as follows:
- 1 copy to driver
- 1 copy to be retained at school
- 1 copy to transportation supervisor
- 1 copy to parents/guardians
- Second offense
The parents/guardians should be contacted by phone or letter. Depending on the severity of the infraction, the privilege of transportation may be denied with parent/guardian knowledge.
- Third offense
The principal must communicate with the parents/guardians preferably by conference, and the pupil may be deprived of transportation to and from school.
Additional reports of misbehavior may result in extended suspension of a pupil's bus riding privilege
or total suspension of same.
Failure of parents/guardians to meet with the principal may result in suspension of the pupil's riding privilege until a parent/guardian attends such a conference and the necessary disciplinary action is decided upon.
Parents/guardians must be notified, in writing, of pupil's suspension of bus riding privilege. One copy of all suspension letters is to be sent to the transportation office.
Grades Six through 12
- First offense
Conference with guidance counselor or administrator and pupil.
- Second offense
Conference with administrator and pupil. Telephone or written communication to parents/guardians to solicit their cooperation and provide notification of the disciplinary action taken.
- Third offense
Suspension of bus privilege for one week (five days); telephone to parents/guardians, followed up with an appropriate suspension letter. Parents/guardians responsible for transportation to and from school.
- Fourth offense
If a fourth offense occurs, the pupil may lose his/her privilege of being transported to and from school on a school bus for the remainder of the year.
Special Instances
Smoking or drinking of alcoholic beverages on a school bus will result in immediate suspension of riding privileges for a minimum of five school days. Repeated violations will result in extended periods of suspension of riding privileges at the discretion of the principal.
Vandalism of school buses will result in immediate suspension of the pupil's riding privileges for a minimum of five school days and full payment for repair of damages. Riding privileges shall not be restored until damage is paid for in full. All payments for damage are to made through the transportation office.
All notices of suspension of pupils' riding privileges will be accompanied by a letter to the parents/guardians of the pupils involved, giving the effective date of suspension. Two copies of the letter are to be sent to the transportation supervisor's office.
Date: April 14, 1986
July 14, 1988 Revised
September 24, 2001 First Reading
October 8, 2001 Approved
Cross References:
5131.1 Conduct/Discipline
5131.2 Classrooms, Hall and Grounds Conduct
Keywords
Bus Conduct, Conduct, Discipline
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