Bus Procedures
Waiting for the Bus
- Be at your bus stop ten minutes before scheduled pickup time. The driver will not wait or honk.
- Stand at least five feet back from the bus stop to avoid accidents. Stand on the sidewalk or back from the roadway while waiting for the bus.
- Do not play at bus stops.
Loading the Bus
- When the bus approaches, form a line and be prepared to load immediately.
- Stand clear of the bus until it comes to a complete stop, and until red loading lights come on.
- Watch your step, step on quickly, quietly, without crowding or pushing.
- Parents should instruct their children on what procedures to follow if the bus is missed.
Getting Off the Bus
- Stay seated until the bus is completely stopped.
- Use the handrail and take one step at a time when leaving the bus.
- Wait for your turn to leave the bus; pushing and crowding will only slow exiting and may cause an accident.
- You must use your assigned stop at all times (A.M. and P.M. routes).
- Stay clear of the bus when unloading. Do not chase or hang on to the bus at any time.
- If any article drops or rolls near or under the bus, do not go after it. Go to the door of the bus and ask the driver for help.
- The bus driver signals or instructs you that he/she will escort you across the roadway, the bus driver will exit first and escort you off the bus and across the road or street.