1	EAST MILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
2	Safety Begins at the Bus Stop Arrive 5 minutes early Remain 5 giant steps from the road Do not run and play, while waiting Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop Never stoop or bend to pick up something! Use the handrail
3	Riding The Bus Take Your Seat Immediately Remain in Your Seat Obey the Rules of the Bus!!
4	SCHOOL BUS SAFETY RULES OBEY THE DRIVER Seats can be assigned by the driver REMAIN SEATED FACING FORWARD AT ALL TIMES YOU MAY TALK QUIETLY, BUT ONLY WITH THOSE NEAR TO YOU NO EATING, DRINKING, OR CHEWING GUM Keep the bus clean KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET AND BELONGINGS TO YOURSELF AND INSIDE THE BUS USE ACCEPTABLE LANGUAGE NO RUDE GESTURES OR TEASING
5	Obey the Driver The driver is the boss of the bus. Your bus driver is trying to get you to school and home safely. You can help by listening to your bus driver and doing what he or she asks you to do. The driver may assign seats on the bus.
6	Remain seated facing forward at all times. Your back should touch the back of the seat. Your book-bag and your hands should be in your lap. You must facing the front of the bus for the whole ride. You must stay seated for the entire trip. You may not stand up or change seats.
7	You may talk quietly, but only with those near to you. You may talk to the person sitting on the seat next to you. You may not turn around to talk to the people behind you. You need to use an inside voice at all times. Loud voices may distract the driver. Do not talk to the driver while the bus is moving.
8	No eating, drinking, or chewing gum. All food, including candy, should stay in your bookbag or lunchbox. Chewing gum is not allowed at school or on the bus. Keep the bus clean
9	Keep your hands, feet, and belongings to yourself and inside the bus. Your hands should be in your lap. Your feet should be in front of the seat, never in the aisle while you are seated. You may not put your hands on another person. Your things should stay in your bookbag. If someone bothers you, get help from the driver.
10	Use acceptable language/no rude gestures or teasing. Treat other people as you would like to be treated. If other people tease you-they are wrong. There should be no bad language on the bus.
11	Do Not Be Destructive You are responsible for any damage to the bus. Treat it with respect!
12	Exiting The Bus Use the handrail Beware the Bus Danger Zone Cross in Front; never behind Wait for the driver’s safe crossing message
13	What will happen if I do not follow Bus Safety Rules? The driver can correct your behavior by discussing it with you, changing your seat , or giving you another consequence. The driver of your bus should talk to your parents about your behavior. After 2 warnings- The driver should write a Bus Conduct Report and turn it in to Mr. Brittingham or Mrs. Bixler. This leads to- Administrative Talk. Also, your parents will be contacted by phone/ with a letter (or both). Further offenses will result in loss of riding privileges- (1,3,5,10)
14	Don’t Loose Your Riding Privilege Follow the Safety Rules Remember….Bus Basics
15	Questions…….. What should I do if someone is bothering me on the bus? Do I need help from the driver? Can I solve this myself? Could I ignore this person? Am I tattling or do I need help?
16	Questions……. How can I let the driver know I need help with a problem on the bus? Talk to the driver when the bus is parked. Never talk to the driver while the bus is moving.
17	Remember…..Safety First! Bus Basics 1, 2, 3 1 Back against the seat 2 Bookbag and hands in lap 3 Use a small voice
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19	East Millsboro Elementary Be a safe bus rider. Be responsible Do your best and Help the rest.
20	What Can Bus Drivers Do? Follow the Indian River School District Transportation Handbook. Assign seats and consistently insist that students sit in assigned seats. Change seat assignments as needed. Be on the bus before students board Stress to students the importance of getting on the bus and going right to their assigned seats. Insist that all students are sitting down and facing forward before leaving the parking lot. Do not leave until they are.
21	What if Students Break the Rules? Remind students of Bus Safety Rules. Tell them when they have done something right. Have a plan to handle minor discipline problems. Change seats; have a front seat for students who cause problems. Contact parents with phone call and/or Bus Conduct Parent Notice. Document phone calls. Contact parents before problems become severe. Ensure that younger students are close to the front, not in back with middle school students.
22	What if Students Break the Rules? After previous procedures have been followed, document infractions on a Bus Conduct Form, noting previous steps taken to improve behavior on the bus. Give completed Bus Conduct Form to an administrator. A conference with the student or students will be held. Parents will receive a letter in the mail. If another infraction occurs within the next month, the student will be suspended from the bus.
23	What if there is an emergency? Follow emergency procedures Make sure your cell phones is on, works, and the school has the right number Call for assistance Emergency services School Principal Transportation director
24	East Millsboro Elementary Be a Safe Bus Rider Be responsible Do your best and Help the rest.