Students shall obey the directions of the bus driver promptly and courteously. Students shall observe safe pedestrian practices while walking to and from the bus stop. After the bus has come to a complete stop, students shall enter the bus, go directly to an available or assigned seat, and remain seated until the bus stops to unload students. Students shall talk quietly and avoid loud or distracting noises on the bus. Students shall avoid unnecessary conversations with the driver while the bus is moving.
Absolute silence is required when the driver stops the bus at a railroad crossing.
Students shall not tamper with emergency doors or equipment. No materials are to be thrown inside the bus, from the bus, or into the bus. Eating or drinking is not allowed on the bus except when unusual circumstances exist and prior approval is given by school transportation personnel. Breakable containers, skateboards, hazardous materials, cigarette lighters, matches, shop projects, or animals, other than assistive animals, are permitted on any school bus. Any items carried on the bus must be small enough to be held on the lap of the student.