702.02 - Student Conduct on School Transportation

Students utilizing school transportation shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner fitting to their age level and maturity with mutual respect and consideration for the rights of the bus driver and the other passengers.  Students who fail to behave in an orderly manner will be subject to disciplinary measures.

The school vehicle driver shall have the authority to maintain order on the school vehicle.  It shall be the responsibility of the driver to report misconduct to the principal.

The principal shall have the authority to suspend transportation privileges of the student or other appropriate discipline.  Students disciplined for misconduct on the school bus or other school transportation shall be accorded appropriate due process.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations for school bus conduct and discipline.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§279.8, 321 (1991)

Cross Reference:  503        Student Discipline

Approved:  4-23-92              
Reviewed:  11-09-20            
Revised: