Bus Misconduct (see board policy JFCC) - All school rules and consequences apply to riding all district buses. Safe and orderly bus transportation will require that students are consistently respectful towards the bus driver by following all instructions, rules and regulations of the school bus transportation system.

Any offense/infraction committed by a student on any district-owned bus shall be treated in the same manner as if the offense was committed at school, in full compliance with the school board policy.

In the event a student is removed/suspended from the bus, in accordance with the consequence(s) for his/her infraction(s), it is the parent(s)/guardian(s)’ responsibility to provide appropriate transportation for the student to and from school during his/her bus suspension. If the student fails to attend school during the bus suspension, the School Resource Officer (SRO) will be notified and legal action may be taken. The following behavior will not be permitted on the bus. These behaviors are grouped according to the seriousness of the offense. More serious behaviors will result in harsher consequences. Behavior consequences will escalate if the child insists on repeating the unacceptable behavior.

Bus Misconduct, Minor Offense (see board policy JFCC) - (A) Not sitting in assigned seat; (B) changing seats; (C); moving on bus while bus in motion; (D) jumping on or off bus before it comes to a complete stop; (E) eating, drinking; throwing objects; (G) making loud noises; (H) refusing to follow directions; (I) inappropriate use of district or personal electronic device. These are examples of unacceptable behaviors, but not an exhaustive list.

First Offense: CWS

Second Offense: Detention

Subsequent Offense: 1-3 days off bus

Any further minor infractions advance to First Major through all grade levels.

Bus Misconduct, Major Offense (see board policy JFCC) - (A) Creating a loud disturbance (example: excessive horseplay) that endangers those on the bus; (B) Disrespectful, intimidating or threatening remarks, obscene gestures or profanity directed at a bus driver; (C) Disrespect, threatening remarks, use of profane or abusive language, or harassment toward another student (includes slapping, spitting, marking throwing objects or food at another student); (D) Flagrant insubordination; (E) Indecent exposure; (F) Bus vandalism/destruction of property; (G) Fighting/assault; (H) Fireworks, weapons and guns; (I) Possession and use of tobacco or vaping device by student; (J) Alcohol and other drug possession/use by student; (K) Throwing objects or littering from bus; (L) Opening or tampering of any school bus emergency exits; (M) Tampering or obstructing of school bus cameras; (N) Inappropriate use of district or personal electronic device. These are examples of unacceptable behaviors, but not an exhaustive list.

First Offense: 3-5 days off bus up to possible loss of bus riding privileges and possible LA
Second Offense: 10 days off bus up to possible loss of bus riding privileges and possible LA
Subsequent Offense: 11 days off bus up to possible loss of bus riding privileges and possible LA

Warren County R-III School District

Transportation Policy