ESSENTIAL TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

School bus transportation is statistically the safest means of getting your student to and from school.  We encourage you to have your student ride the bus.  In order to help us provide your student a safe journey to and from school, we ask your cooperation in abiding by the following national best practice guidelines for school bus transportation. 

Each school bus stop and bus route is designed to deliver your student safely and efficiently to and from school.  In creating stops and routes, it is necessary to consider many factors.  However, SAFETY FOR ALL CHILDREN IS OUR GREATEST CONCERN.

Please have the children at the bus stop waiting for the bus.  The bus cannot wait at the bus stop for the children.  If your child should miss the bus, please take your child to school.

NEVER try to catch the bus with your vehicle.  Your child's safety is compromised when you attempt to meet the bus with your vehicle. 

The Transportation office must approve any changes regarding bus stops.  For the safety and security of all students, our drivers are instructed to pick up only those students assigned to each stop. 

Please note that the arrival time at the bus stop may vary as students are added or removed from the route.  Students will be advised as time changes are made.  Driving conditions such as trains, traffic and weather may also alter the arrival times.

The Transportation department is dedicated to providing safe transportation for your student.  Therefore, we must address improper bus behavior promptly.

EVERY DISCIPLINE PROBLEM ON THE SCHOOL BUS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. 

Violations of behavioral expectations may result in a student being suspended from riding the bus for one or more days.  Possession or use of tobacco products will result in an automatic 5-day suspension from riding the bus.  Violations of this order will be referred to the school for possible school suspension as well. 

The State of Indiana considers the school bus an extension of the classroom.  Therefore, all school policies and procedures remain in effect while students travel.  Additional measures are also required to ensure safe travel.  We consider observing safety precautions and practicing good citizenship important parts of a student’s education.  We are committed to providing a safe journey for your student as they travel to and from school.

If there are concerns about the school bus stop or route, please call the Supervisor of Transportation Operations at 462-4341.

School Board Policy information can be found online at:                www.vigoschools.org/~gendpt/trans-boardpolicy.html
  1. Be at your assigned stop 5 minutes BEFORE the bus is scheduled to arrive even if the stop is at your house.
  2. NEVER run toward the bus or chase the bus.  NEVER walk behind the bus.
  3. Be sure that the bus driver can see you and you can see the bus driver.
  4. Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says that it's okay before stepping onto the bus.
  5. Use the handrail when getting on and off the bus.
  6. All carry-on items must be kept in a book bag during the route and capable of being held on the student's lap.  Breakable items are discouraged for the safety of all passengers.  The bus driver may deny items that put safety at risk. 
  7. If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver.  NEVER try to pick it up because the driver may not be able to see you.
  8. Be courteous to everyone at the bus stop and on the school bus.
  9. Be seated quickly and remain in that seat until it is time to depart the bus.
  10. Keep your head and hands inside the bus and to yourself.
  11. Always communicate in a courteous and respectful manner.
  12. Do not eat or drink on the bus.
  13. The school bus driver may assign seats to any passenger.
  14. For your safety, always cooperate with the driver.
  15. No Pets, Animals, Insects of any kind are allowed on the bus.
Your assistance in reviewing the BUS SAFETY RULES with your student is appreciated and beneficial in teaching them the skills to provide for their own safety.

We look forward to serving you this school year.  Thank you.
David B. Danner
Director, Facility Support & Transportation

Beverly Noblitt
Assistant Director of Transportation
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