1. Observe the same conduct as you use in the classroom.
2. Be Courteous. Use no profane language.
3. Do not eat, drink or chew gum on the bus.
4. Keep the bus clean.
5. Cooperate with the driver.
6. Do not smoke or use any tobacco product.
7. Do not be destructive.
8. Stay in your seat.
9. Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus.
10. The bus driver is authorized to assign seats.
School Bus Disciplinary Code
Level I Violations		Consequences may be:
Eating or drinking on bus after warning		Warning by bus driver
Failure to remain seated on the bus after being warned		Written reprimand / Parent Contract
Improper boarding/departing procedures after being warned		Bus riding suspension (minimum 5 school days for repeat of Level 1 violations)
Refusing to obey the driver		Out of school suspension
Loud, rude, or abusive behavior		Third violation of Level 1 action to be referred to Disciplinary Hearing Authority
Profane language/obscene gestures		The principal or his /her/ designee with investigate and determine which consequence to impose when a violation is reported. Special conditions such as Special Ed, 504 students, and health impaired may require special consideration by the principal.
Any behavior jeopardizing safety or good order on the bus		Student and/or parent will be responsible for payment of any damages or destruction of property or lose bus riding privileges.
Level II Violations (Level II violations are those violations that occur after steps to correct Level I violations have been effected or when the behavior is of a more serious nature.)		Consequences may be:
Tampering with bus operation or emergency equipment		Bus riding suspension (5 school days minimum)
Fighting / pushing / tripping		Bus riding suspension (minimum 10 school days for repeat occurrence of Level II violations)
Bringing articles aboard the bus of injurious or objectionable nature unless approved by driver		Out of school suspension
Destruction of property		Third violation of Level II action to be referred to the Disciplinary Hearing Authority
Possession and / or use of tobacco products		The principal or his /her/ designee with investigate and determine which consequence to impose when a violation is reported. Special conditions such as Special Ed, 504 students, and health impaired may require special consideration by the principal.
Profane language / obscene gestures		Student and/or parent will be responsible for payment of any damages or destruction of property or lose bus riding privileges.
Throwing objects in or out of the bus
Hanging out bus window
Level III Violations		Consequences may be:
Physical assault / verbal threats of a violent nature, as defined in the Tennessee Code Annotated, directed to driver		Refer to Disciplinary Hearing Authority
Attempting to or setting fire to seat, hair, clothing, etc.		The principal or his /her/ designee with investigate and determine which consequence to impose when a violation is reported. Special conditions such as Special Ed, 504 students, and health impaired may require special consideration by the principal.
Possession and / or use of illegal substances		Student and/or parent will be responsible for payment of any damages or destruction of property or lose bus riding privileges.
Possession of a weapon
Use of chemical substances with the intent to do harm
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