Policy 7:220

Students

Bus Conduct

Gross disobedience or misconduct providing grounds for suspension from riding the school bus includes:

1. Prohibited student conduct as defined in the Student Discipline Policy.
2. Willful injury or threat of injury to a bus driver or another rider.
3. Willful and/or repeated defacement of the bus.
4. Repeated use of profanity.
5. Repeated willful disobedience of the bus driver’s or other supervisor’s directives.
6. Such other behavior as the administration deems to threaten the safe operation of the bus and/or its occupants.

Use of Video Cameras on School Buses

Video cameras may be used on school buses as necessary in order to monitor conduct and maintain a safe environment for students and employees.

The content of the videotapes are student records and are subject to District policy and procedure concerning school student records. Only those people with a legitimate educational or administrative purpose may view the videotapes. In most instances, individuals with a legitimate educational or administrative purpose will be the Superintendent, Building Principal, Transportation Director, Bus Driver, and sponsor, coach, or other supervisor. If the content of videotape becomes the subject of a student disciplinary hearing, it will be treated like other evidence in the processing.

Discipline Procedure

The District’s regular suspension procedures will be used to suspend a student’s privilege to ride a school bus.

Adopted: April 6, 1998