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Bus Safety Regulations
Riding the bus is a privilege. Safety is a major priority for Atchison Public Schools. We continually stress the importance of students being safe riders. The bus ride is an extension of the school day and students are under the supervision of school and bus personnel. For this purpose, video cameras are placed on buses to monitor driver safety standards and student behavior.
Students are expected to:
• be on time.
• follow the same rules and regulations practiced in the classroom.
• follow the driver and bus monitor’s instructions.
• limit conversations with the driver while the bus is moving.
• use partner voice when talking.
• use appropriate language, writings, or gestures at all times.
• keep all body parts inside the bus at all times.
• refrain from throwing objects in, out or at bus.
• refrain from eating or drinking on the bus.
• board and depart the bus appropriately following the directions of the driver.
• report any damage to the bus to the driver.
• avoid inappropriate physical contact with other students while on the bus.
• bring only items that are necessary and appropriate for school.
• to remain seated at all times unless boarding or departing the bus.
• cross the road 10 feet in front of the bus after receiving permission from the driver.
Bus Conduct Reports
Inappropriate student conduct on busses or at bus stops may result in log entries in Power School with disciplinary actions taken by building principals.
Transportation to School-Sponsored Activities
Any student riding a school bus or other district vehicle for school-sponsored activities will follow all rules designated by bus drivers and building/district policies. With prior written request and approval from the administrator, coach, or sponsor a student may be transported to and/or from an activity by his/her parent or guardian.
Surveillance Cameras
Board Policy JGGA
The district may use surveillance cameras to monitor student activity.
Surveillance cameras may be used to monitor students riding in district vehicles, buses used for student transport, and to monitor student behavior in or around any district facility.
Surveillance footage which is a record of student behavior shall be secured in a location until the digital storage mechanism or tapes on which the footage is maintained is either reused or erased. Surveillance footage of personally identifiable students depicting their involvement in an altercation or other violation of law or district policy shall be considered a student record and shall be subject to current law for the release of student record information.
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