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Students must:
 follow the driver’s directions at all times
 enter and leave the bus in an orderly manner at the designated bus stop nearest
home
 keep feet, books, band instrument cases, and other objects out of the aisle

 not deface the bus or its equipment
 not put head, hands, arms, or legs out of the window, hold any object out of the
window, or throw objects within or out of the bus
 wait for the driver’s signal upon leaving the bus and before crossing in front of the
bus
When students ride in a District van or passenger car, seat belts must be fastened at all
times.
Misconduct will be punished in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct; bus-riding
privileges may be suspended.

Videotaping Of Students
For safety purposes, video/audio equipment may be used to monitor student behavior on
buses (and in common areas on campus). Students will not be told when the equipment is
being used.
The principal will review the tapes routinely and document student misconduct. Discipline
will be in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. A parent who wants to view a
videotape of the incident leading to the discipline of his or her child may request access in
accordance with policy FL in the district’s policy manual.

Other Health-Related Matters

Physical Fitness Assessment
Annually, the district will conduct a physical fitness assessment of students in grades 3–12
who are enrolled in a physical education course or a course for which physical education
credit is awarded. At the end of the school year, a parent may submit a written request to
Campus principal to obtain the results of his or her child’s physical fitness assessment
conducted during the school year.

Vending Machines
The district has adopted policies and implemented procedures to comply with state and
federal food service guidelines for restricting student access to vending machines. For
more information regarding these policies and guidelines see the campus principal [See
policies at CO and FFA.]

Tobacco Prohibited
The district and its staff strictly enforce prohibitions against the use of tobacco products by
students and others on school property and at school-sponsored and school-related
activities. [See the Student Code of Conduct and policies at FNCD and GKA.]