All persons riding in school district vehicles will adhere to the following rules.  The driver, sponsor or chaperones are to follow the school bus discipline procedure for student violations of this policy.  Video cameras may be in operation on the school buses.

 1.    Bus riders will be at the designated loading point before the bus arrival time.

 2.    Bus riders will wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter.

 3.    Riders must not extend arms or heads out of the windows at any time.

 4.    Aisles must be kept cleared at all times.

 5.    All bus riders will load and unload through the right front door.  The emergency door is for emergencies only.

 6.    A bus rider will depart from the bus at the designated point unless written permission to get off at a different location is given to the driver.

 7.    A rider may be assigned a seat by the driver.

 8.    Riders who damage seats or other equipment will reimburse the district for the cost of the repair or replacement.

 9.    Riders are not permitted to leave their seats while the vehicle is in motion.

10.   Waste containers are provided on all buses for bus riders' use.

11.   Permission to open windows must be obtained from the driver.

12.   Classroom conduct is to be observed by students while riding the bus except for ordinary conversation.

13.   The driver is in charge of the students and the vehicle, and the driver is to be obeyed promptly and cheerfully.

14.   Students will assist in looking after the safety and comfort of younger students.

15.   A bus rider who must cross the roadway to board or depart from the bus will pass in front of the bus (no closer than 10 feet), look in both directions and proceed to cross the road or highway only on signal from the driver.

16.   Students will not throw objects about the vehicle nor out through the windows.

17.   Shooting paper wads, squirt guns or other material in the vehicle is not permitted.

18.   Students will keep feet off the seats.

19.   Roughhousing in the vehicle is prohibited.

20.   Students will refrain from crowding or pushing.

21.   The use or possession of alcohol, tobacco or look-alike substances is prohibited in the vehicle.

22.   The Good Conduct Rule is in effect.

 

 

Approved 09-17-03                              
Reviewed 12-15-08; 03-19-12                 
Revised ________

 

The board supports the use of video cameras on school buses as a means to monitor and maintain a safe environment for students and employees.  In view of the fact that a bus is an extension of the classroom, the Board will require children to conduct themselves in the bus in a manner consistent with established standards for classroom behavior.

The video cameras may be used on buses for transportation to and from school, field trips, curricular events and extracurricular events.  The contents of the videotapes may be used as evidence in disciplinary proceedings for a student, as well as for persons on the bus who have student management responsibility. 

Students and Employee Records The content of the videotapes is a record subject to board policy and administrative regulations regarding confidential student and employee records.  Only those persons with a legitimate educational purpose may view the videotapes.  In most instances, those individuals with legitimate educational purpose may be the superintendent, building principal, transportation director, bus driver and special education staffing team.  A videotape recording during a school-sponsored trip, such as an athletic event, may also be accessible to the sponsor or coach of the activity.  If the content of the videotape becomes the subject of a disciplinary proceeding, it may be treated like other evidence in the proceeding.

Notice

The school district will annually provide the following notice:

The Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District Board of Directors has authorized the use of video cameras on school district buses.  The video cameras will be used to monitor student and employee behavior to maintain order on the school buses, to promote and maintain a safe environment.  Students, parents and school district employees are hereby notified that the content of the videotape may be used in a disciplinary proceeding.  The content of the videotapes are confidential records and will be retained with other student and employee records.  Videotapes will only be retained if necessary for use in a disciplinary proceeding or other matters as determined necessary by the administration.  All persons involved in a disciplinary proceeding may request to view videotapes if the videotapes are to be used as evidence.

Review of Videotapes The school district will review videotapes when necessary as a result of an incident reported.  The videotapes may be re-circulated for erasure after 10 days.  Viewing of videotapes is limited to the individuals having a legitimate educational purpose.  A written log will be kept of those individuals viewing the videotapes stating the time, name of individual viewing and the date the videotape was viewed.

Video Monitoring System Determination of how video cameras will be used and which school buses will be equipped with video equipment will be made by the superintendent in consultation with the building principals and transportation director.

Employees and Students are prohibited from tampering with the video cameras, and associated electronic components, on the school buses.  Those found in violation of this regulation will be disciplined in accordance with the school district employee policy and Good Conduct Rules, and will reimburse the school district for any repairs or replacement necessary as a result of the tampering.

 

 

Approved 03-20-06                              
Reviewed 12-15-08; 03-19-12
Revised_________