Busses
Bus riding is a privilege and the school reserves the
right to revoke that privilege from students who do not
observe the rules.
Bus behavior rules will be discussed with students the
first week of school. A summary of the district’s
transportation policy is printed in the back of this
handbook. Parents are asked to review this summary with
each child.
Violations of bus behavior rules will result in the
student not being allowed to ride the bus. Minnesota
legislation requires parents of a student who has lost
bus privileges to transport their child or see that
he/she is transported to school.
Only regularly assigned students are permitted to ride
the school buses. Parents who wish that their child ride
home on a bus with another student must send a written
note.
MISSION: It is the goal of I.S.D. # 671 to provide safe
and efficient transportation for the students of the
district. We believe that rider misbehavior sidetracks
us from achieving this goal. As such, we support the
majority who behave by firm and fair enforcement of
these rules for all. Remember, riding the school bus is
a privilege, not a right.
Student that ride the Hills-Beaver Creek buses should be
at the designated bus stop on time (about 5 minutes
before scheduled time). Students crossing the road after
getting off the bus must cross in front of the bus.
A. Students in the Hills-Beaver Creek School and Hills
Christian School are expected to obey and follow the
rules listed below. The driver is fully in charge at all
times. Students are to obey and respect the driver. If
the following bus rules are violated, students will be
referred to the principal for appropriate action.
B. Rules on the Bus
1. Immediately follow the directions of the driver.
2. Sit in your seat facing forward.
3. Talk quietly and use appropriate language.
4. Keep all parts of your body inside the bus.
5. Keep your arms, legs and belongings to yourself.
6. No fighting, harassment, intimidation or horseplay.
7. Do not throw any objects.
8. Eating and drinking by permission; the use of tobacco
or drugs is prohibited.
9. Do not bring any weapon or dangerous object on the
bus.
10. Do not damage the school bus.
C. Consequences
1. Consequences for school bus/bus stop misconduct will
apply to all regular and late routes. Decisions
regarding a student’s ability to ride the bus in
connection with co-curricular and extra-curricular
events (for example, field trips or competitions) will
be the sole discretion of the School District. Parents
or guardians will be notified of any suspension of bus
privileges.
2. Elementary (K-6) Consequences
1st offense - warning
2nd offense - 3 school day suspension from riding the
bus and
communication with parent.
3rd offense - 5 school day suspension from riding the
bus and
communication with parent.
4th offense - 10 school day suspension from riding the
bus and meeting with parent.
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