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Bus Expectations

Transportation Rules and Regulations

Responsibility of the Parents

Make sure their children are at the bus stop and visible, five minutes prior to arrival of the bus.
Ensure the safety of students to and from the bus stop and at the bus stop.
Accept joint responsibility with the school authorities for proper conduct of their children.
Make a reasonable effort to understand and cooperate with those responsible for pupil transportation.

Bus Behavior

Board the bus and sit properly.
- Walk to your seat.
- Sit facing forward.
- Keep feet on floor.
- Remain seated at all times.
- Share your seat willingly.
Obey the driver respectfully.

Personal Safety

Stay off the road, please walk on the side of the road or in the sidewalk if available.
Wait until the bus has come to a stop before attempting to get on or off.
When crossing the road:
- Make sure the bus is not moving.
- Wait for the bus driver to give you the OK before crossing the road.
- After the bus driver gives the OK, look both ways before crossing.
- Walk, do not run, when crossing the road.
Keep all body parts and belongings inside the bus.
Keep the bus clean and orderly. Put trash in the trash can.
Shouting, screaming, swearing, running, fighting and pushing are not permitted.
Share your seat.
Any item you bring on the bus must be secured on your lap. If it cannot fit on your lap, you may not bring it on the bus.
Please do not bring the following onto the bus.
- Medication (except for emergency medication).
- Balloons.
- Pets.
- Glass containers or aerosol cans.
- Large band instruments.
- Skateboards.
- Snow sleds.

Student Conduct Report

Letter from the Director

Dear Rockford Families,

We are diligently working on transportation routes for the upcoming school year and look forward to providing a safe and healthy environment for your students. Below are some updates for you.

Safety Protocols

We will continue to do the following.

Buses will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after evening routes.
Hand sanitizer and masks will be available for students entering and exiting the bus.
As a best practice, students will not be allowed to eat or chew gum on the bus, unless there is a medical reason to do so.

Bus Registration

Registration will allow one route with the pick–up and drop-off points remaining the same. We understand this may create challenges for some families, however, this is necessary due to driver shortage. We appreciate your support and understanding for this new procedure. If you have not signed your student up for transportation, then you will need to call the office and check on availability. Our phone number is 616.863.6328.

Registrations received after route design will be reviewed for availability of bus space. If there is no room on the route, there may be a delay of up to two weeks after school starts to place students on a route.
Attendance will be taken on the routes. If a student has not ridden the bus for two weeks, we will contact you to discuss your student’s situation and make changes as necessary. This will allow us to provide transportation for students who may be waiting for a seat.
You will be able to access your student’s route information in Family Access starting late August.

We look forward to seeing your children this fall, and we will continue to keep safety first as we encourage and support one another. Please feel free to reach out to the Transportation Department with any questions or concerns. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Matthew E. Puett
Rockford Public Schools
Transportation Director.