Bus schedules are arranged to offer the greatest convenience to the greatest number of children consistent with routing the buses over the better roads.  Route schedules are maintained insofar as weather and road conditions permit.
Drivers have complete authority over students while they are being transported.  Students will not be transported who refuse to obey the driver's instructions concerning safety regulations and conduct while riding.  
Students who ride the bus to school are expected to ride it home unless a parent calls for them or they have a note from home explaining why they are not riding home.  A note from home requesting a different transportation arrangement is to be presented to the principal in the following circumstances:
1.         a bus student who wants to get off his/her bus at a place other than the regular stop;
2.        *a bus student who wants to ride a different bus to go home with someone else.
 
*(Our buses are quite crowded at times.  The fact that a student has a request is no guarantee that permission will be given.)
 
If a student misses the bus at school, he/she must report to the office in order that transportation may be provided.  Under no circumstances is the student to walk home.
 
 
The following instructions to school bus riders are taken from the Illinois Manual for School Bus Drivers:

1.          Be on time at the designated school bus stop.  Driver will not wait for a tardy student.
2.         Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.
3.         Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter the bus.
4.         Be careful in approaching the place where the bus stops.
5.         If  before loading you must cross a roadway, wait for the driver to signal you to cross..........
6.         Do not move toward the bus at the school-loading zone until the bus has been brought to a complete  stop.
7.         Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times after entering and until leaving the bus.
8.         Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times.
9.         Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the driver's attention and may result in a serious accident.
10.        Treat bus equipment as you would valuable furniture in your home.
11.        Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
12.        Leave no books, lunches, or other articles on the bus.
13.        Keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisles.
14.        Help look after the safety and comfort of smaller children.
15.        Do not throw anything out of the bus window.
16.        Do not leave your seat while the bus is in motion.
17.        Be courteous to fellow pupils and the bus driver.  Profanity, vulgar actions or other forms of inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
18.        Be absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad-crossing stop.
19.        No eating or drinking on the bus without bus driver's permission.
20.        Sit in seats assigned by the driver.
21.        No weapons or explosives of any kind shall be brought onto a bus.
22.        No animal shall be brought onto a bus without first receiving permission from your building principal.
23.        In case of a road emergency, remain on the bus until the driver gives instructions.
24.        At a discharge point, where it is necessary to cross the highway, proceed to a point at least 10 feet in front of the bus where traffic in both directions may be observed.  Then wait for permission from the bus driver before crossing.
25.        After leaving the bus, help look after the safety and comfort of smaller children.
26.        Be alert to a danger signal from the driver.
27.        Do not ask the driver to stop at places other than the regular bus stop.  They are not permitted to do this except by proper authorization from a school principal.
28.        Observe the same rules and regulations on other trips under school sponsorship as you observe between home and school.
29.        On other trips, respect the wishes of the chaperon appointed by the school.
30.        Personal items (Game Boys, walkman, etc.) are discouraged.  However, they may be on the bus with permission of the driver.  The district assumes no responsibility for personal items.