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My bus is late, what should I do? |
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There are times when your school bus may arrive later than the scheduled pick-up/drop-off time. Some reasons for inconsistent times are road detours, traffic, inclement weather, discipline problems and mechanical difficulties. If your bus does not arrive within 15 minutes of your scheduled time, contact your school office and they will advise you of the status of the bus. |
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What should I do if my child misses the school bus? |
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If your child misses the bus because of an error on our part, call the Transportation Office and explain the situation. We will do everything possible to get your child to school. If your child misses the bus because he/she was not at the bus stop on time, you will be responsible for transporting your child. DO NOT FOLLOW THE BUS AND ATTEMPT TO GET THE BUS TO PULL OVER WHILE IT IS ON ITS ROUTE! It is extremely unsafe for the bus to stop along the roadway to board your child. Children walking close to the side of the bus are in danger of getting seriously hurt. |
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There is a different bus and/or driver for my child today. Why? |
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Due to the scheduling of bus repairs and inspections, a spare bus will fill in for your regular bus when it is in the garage. If your driver is absent, there will be a substitute driver to drive your child's bus route. At times you will see a different bus number and a different bus driver. Don't be concerned, this is just a combination of events. |
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Why don't you pick my children up in front of our house? |
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It is impossible for the buses to stop at every student's house. State law says that children may not walk more than 1.5 miles to a bus stop. We make every effort to keep the distance that students walk less than .5 miles. Bus stops are set to provide efficient routes and safe stops for our students. |
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Who is allowed to ride the school bus during the bus route? |
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For the safety of the students and the bus driver, only students assigned to the bus route are allowed on the bus. Parents, guardians, friends, etc. are not allowed to board the bus. If necessary, law enforcement personnel will be called to the bus stop to enforce this policy. |
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Do I have to stop for a stopped school bus with the red lights flashing on school grounds? |
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YES!!! The most dangerous violation of passing a stopped school bus occurs on school grounds while parents and guardians are picking up or dropping off children. The law states you must come to a complete stop when approaching a stopped school bus with it's red lights flashing. This includes when on school property. Your driver’s license or vehicle registration will be suspended for three months if you are convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus. If you receive two such convictions within five years, your driving privileges will be suspended for one year. In addition to the suspensions, violators will be fined $150 for a first conviction and $500 for a second or subsequent conviction. |
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Why can't my child wait inside the house until the bus arrives at the stop? |
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Students must be at the bus stop before the bus arrives. Our district asks that your child be at the bus stop five minutes prior to the scheduled time. |
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