File:  JICC - Student Conduct in School Vehicles

The privilege of riding in a school vehicle is contingent upon a student's good behavior and observance of the student code of conduct and established regulations for student conduct both at designated school vehicle stops and on board school vehicles.

The operator of a school vehicle shall be responsible for the safety of the students in the vehicle, both during the ride and while students are entering or leaving the vehicle.  Students shall be required to conform to all rules concerning discipline, safety, and behavior while riding in the school vehicle.  Therefore, it is the vehicle operator's duty to notify the director of transportation and the principal of the school involved if any student persists in violating the established rules of conduct.

After due warning has been given to the student and to the student's parents/guardians, the principal may withhold from the student the privilege of riding in the school vehicle.  Violation of district policies and regulations while in a school vehicle may also result in the student's suspension or expulsion from school, in accordance with Board policy concerning student suspensions, expulsions and other disciplinary interventions.

If a major infraction occurs, such as fighting or vandalism and other such activities, the operator is to pull the school vehicle off the road and stop the activity.  The operator will then proceed on the route.  The student must be delivered home or to the school.  When the stop for the student is reached, the operator then informs the student that he/she is suspended from the bus until further notice.  School officials and parents shall be notified.

When bus aides and trip sponsors are present, they shall have primary responsibility for the behavior of the students.  Any student behavior problems need to be reported to that building principal.

Adopted August 17, 1993

Revised December 13, 1993

Revised September 11, 2000

Revised January 10, 2011

Revised August 12, 2013

LEGAL REF.:  C.R.S. 22-32-109.1 (2)(a)(III)

CROSS REFS.:  JIC, Student Conduct, and subcodes

JK, Student Discipline, and subcodes