Bus Riding Rules

SUSD Administrative Regulation 5131.1 

The following information is provided to acquaint you with the rules, regulations and responsibilities involved in student transportation. Your cooperation is crucial to ensuring the safe transportation of your child. All students will be required to participate in a school bus evacuation drill each year. 

1. Riders shall follow the instructions and directions of the bus driver at all times.
2. Riders should arrive at their designated bus stop on time and stand in a safe place at the stop to wait quietly for the bus.
3. Riders shall enter the bus in an orderly manner and go directly to their seats.
4. Riders shall sit down and fasten any passenger restraint systems. Riders shall remain seated while the bus is in motion.
5. Riders shall not block the aisle or emergency exit with their body or personal belongings. Riders may bring large or bulky items, such as class projects or musical instruments, on the bus only if the item does not displace any other rider or obstruct the driver's vision.
6. Riders should be courteous to the driver and to fellow passengers. Vulgarity, rude, or abusive behavior is prohibited.
7. Any noise or behavior that could distract the driver, such as loud talking, scuffling or fighting, throwing objects, or standing or changing seats, is prohibited and may lead to suspension of riding privileges.
8. Riders shall not use tobacco products, eat, or drink while riding the bus.
9. Riders may bring electronic devices onto the bus only if such devices are permitted at school. If the use of cellular telephones or similar devices disrupts the safe operation of the school bus, the bus driver may direct the student to no longer use the device on the bus.
10. Riders shall not put any part of the body out of the window nor throw any item from the bus.
11. Riders shall help keep the bus and the area around the bus stop clean. Riders shall not damage or deface the bus or tamper with bus equipment.
12. Service animals are permitted on school transportation services; all other animals are prohibited. (Education Code 39839; 13 CCR 1216)
13. Upon reaching their destination, riders shall remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop and upon the signal from the driver, unfasten any restraint system, enter the aisle, and go directly to the exit.
14. Riders should be alert for traffic when leaving the bus and shall follow the district's transportation safety plan when crossing the road and exiting the bus.

BUS STOP PROTOCOL

Students are expected to act in a safe and orderly manner and arrive on time at designated school bus stops. Never approach the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the door opens. Students should wait 12 feet away from where the bus stops. Students who need to cross the roadway shall be escorted by the driver. No pets allowed in the bus or at the bus stop, except for service animals.

BUS STOP INFORMATION

Pick up & Drop off times are available on our website www.shorelineunified.org Students/ parents are required to be at their school bus stop five (5) minutes prior to stop time for both am & pm. Pre- school, kindergarten and 1st grade must be supervised by an adult at pick-up and drop-off. If no adult is present at drop off, the child will be returned to his or her school site or transportation office.

(Revised  01/01/2022 lk)