Laker Schools Bus Rules

Conduct: Drivers are in complete charge of their buses at all times and act in the same capacity as a teacher would in a classroom. Rules for safe conduct are to be followed by all students (pre-school through grade 12) on the school buses.

A. Normal conversation is permissible except when the bus stops for railroad crossings..
B. Students will immediately take their seat upon entering the bus and remain seated until the bus stops and it is time to disembark.
C. Heads, hands and feet shall be kept inside the bus at all times.
D. Throwing any articles inside the bus, or at the bus, or from the bus is strictly prohibited.
E. Students will remain at the side of the road and board the bus in an orderly fashion.
F. The bus must come to a complete stop before children move toward it.
G. Students are to arrive at a stop five (5) minutes prior to the posted arrival time.
H. Students must not rush the bus, walk, or run between buses when they are loading or unloading.
I. Lighting matches or smoking on the bus is strictly prohibited.
J. Students will not cause excessive noise or rowdy conduct on the bus.
K. Eating and drinking are allowed on the bus only with driver approval.
L. Students ill not use profane or foul language at any time.
M. Writing is not allowed on the inside or outside of the bus. Passengers shall not deface or damage the bus. Anyone guilty of such acts will pay the cost of repair.
N. Passengers will not open the emergency door, unless instructed to do so by the bus driver.
O. Students who must cross the road after being discharged from the bus must cross in front of the stopped bus.
P. Students are strictly prohibited from acting or talking disrespectful to the bus driver.

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Schools