Important Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • A bus cannot go back to pick up a student who has missed the bus.
  • Students must ride the bus assigned to them. Changes will only occur in case of an emergency/unavoidable situation.
  • Stops are designated by the Board of Education.
  • It is acceptable for the bus to come 5 minutes earlier or 5 minutes later than the given time. Buses will come within a ten-minute time frame of the pick-up; barring any bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Students may only go to the babysitters within the school district boundaries.
  • all elementary students must have a parent or guardian at the bus stop.
  • Please be aware there may be times when a driver is unable to answer his/her radio if being contacted by the district. They will only answer the radio when it is safe to do so.

SAFETY 

It is against New York State Law to pass a stopped bus with its red lights activated even in a loading zone such as a school parking lot. Penalties for doing so are:

  • 1st offense - $250 minimum to $400 maximum or 30 days imprisonment or both.
  • 2nd offense - within 36 months: $600 minimum to $750 maximum or 180 days imprisonment or both.
  • 3rd offense - within 36 months: $750 minimum to $1,000 maximum or 180 days imprisonment or both.

TIPS FOR STUDENTS

  • While waiting for the bus whether in your driveway, at the bus stop, or at school, please wait at least 15 feet away from the roadway.
  • When getting ready to get off the bus, stay seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
  • During loading and unloading, follow proper crossing procedures at all times. If you are unsure of what the proper crossing procedures are, please ask your bus driver to explain them to you.
  • Never wear headphone while getting on or off the school bus.

RIDING PRIVILEGES

Riding the bus is a privilege that may be suspended or denied upon violation of these regulations, so please:

1. Be prompt!
2. Enter and leave the bus in an orderly fashion and if you are a crosser, watch for the crossing signal from the bus driver.
3. Face the front when the bus is in motion. This means arms and legs in your seat and do not leave your assigned seats.
4. Take your assigned bus only and sit as directed by the driver.
5. Do not throw papers or other objects out of the bus windows.
6. Keep your arms, hands, and head inside the bus at all times.
7. DO NOT use indecent or profane language.
8. No smoking or use of any tobacco products allowed.
9. Get off the bus at your residence or assigned bus stop only (only exception - case of an emergency/unavoidable situation and with prior arrangements with the school district).
10. Stay away from the bus until it is at a complete stop.
11. Do not disturb the driver with unnecessary talk, but please let him/her know of any problems.
12. Talk with your fellow students in a reasonable manner. Use indoor voices.
13. Carry your books on your lap. Musical instruments may go under your seat.
14. Unauthorized persons/visitors are not to be on the bus, nor are they permitted to ride the bus.
15. Follow the bus driver’s instruction at all times. 16. Cross streets in front of the bus, and only while the bus is stopped to load or unload, observing the ten-foot crossing rule. Students are not allowed to check the mail box during loading/unloading, please wait until the bus has left.
 

Children are a very precious cargo, and for that reason we ask our parents to continue to assist in assuring a safe ride to and from school by reviewing these rules with your children. 

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

Bus safety and student discipline is a continual concern for our district. Responsibility for the conduct of the students while they are waiting for the bus rests with the parents. When the student boards the bus, the school district assumes responsibility until the child gets off the bus at the end of the day.

Bus drivers will make every effort to see that the children behave while on the bus. When a behavior incident arises, the driver will attempt to handle the problem. In the event that the driver cannot correct the situation the issue will be reported to the principal, via a discipline referral form, to address the problem. When necessary, the parent(s) will be involved. In certain incidents where the child will not behave on the bus, it may be necessary for the child to be denied the privilege of riding the bus. In such circumstances, the parent will be responsible for transporting the child to and from school. We hope this type of action, due to behavioral misconduct, will be held to a bare minimum.

BUS PASSES

Should you need to pick your child up from school at the end of the day, please contact Mrs. McIntosh in the Welcome Center, 315-649-2417, ext 222.  Additional transportation information, designed to assist parents, may be found at the following link:

Transportation (https://www.lymecsd.org/departments/transportation)