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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 (5160.04)
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.

A student may be suspended from school bus/vehicle riding privileges for all or
part of a school year for any violation of established regulations for bus conduct
and/or for conduct occurring on the bus/vehicle in violation of the Student
Code of Conduct/Student Discipline Code.

Before a suspension from bus/vehicle riding privileges is imposed, the
Superintendent or other designated District personnel will provide a student
with notice of an intended suspension and an opportunity to appear before the
Superintendent or other designated District personnel. Disciplinary suspension
periods will be commensurate with the infraction(s) committed as determined
by the Superintendent or designated District personnel.

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