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a parent or guardian's signature acknowledging its receipt
on the next day the rider is transported.

B. The most serious infractions of safety rules or a pattern of
lesser infractions result in the suspension, expulsion or
immediate removal of a rider from the bus. When in the
judgment of the driver such action is warranted, a notice
of intention to suspend will be given to the rider with a
copy provided to the transportation coordinator for follow-
up action. The Superintendent, Superintendent's
designees, principals and assistant or unit principals are
authorized to suspend or remove riders from bus riding
privileges using guidelines established by the
Superintendent. Suspension of riding privileges for rule
violation or conduct not considered a danger to persons or
property or a threat to the safe operation of the school bus
may not exceed ten (10) days. Such suspension shall be
in accordance with Section 3313.66 of the Ohio revised
code related to due process.

C. Immediate removal from bus ridership is authorized when
the rider's presence poses a danger to persons or property
or a threat to the safe operation of the school bus. The
parents of a rider removed immediately from
transportation must be given notice as soon as practicable
of the right to a hearing which must be held within
seventy-two (72) hours of the removal. The notice shall
include the reason for removal. Length of time removed
from ridership shall be in relation to the seriousness of the
infraction, but not more than ten (10) days.

D. Suspension or immediate removal of disabled riders may
require modification of the above procedures and shall be
accomplished in accordance with law.

SUSPENSION OF BUS RIDING/TRANSPORTATION PRIVILEGES
(5610.04)
Students on a bus or other authorized Board of Education transportation
vehicles are under the authority of and directly responsible to the
bus/vehicle driver. The driver has the authority to enforce the
established regulations for bus/vehicle conduct. Disorderly conduct or
refusal to submit to the authority of the driver will be sufficient reason
for refusing transportation service to any student.

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