Students utilizing school transportation will conduct themselves in an orderly manner fitting to their age level and maturity with mutual respect and consideration for the rights
of the school vehicle driver and the other passengers. Students who fail to behave in an orderly manner will be subject to disciplinary measures.
The driver will have the authority to maintain order on the school vehicle. It is the responsibility of the driver to report misconduct to the building administrator.
The board supports the use of video cameras on school buses used for transportation to and from school as well as for field trips, curricular or extracurricular events. The video
cameras will be used to monitor student behavior and may be used as evidence in a student disciplinary proceeding. The videotapes are student records subject to school
district confidentiality, board policy and administrative regulations.
After three warnings for bad conduct, the building principal will have the authority to suspend transportation privileges of the student or impose other appropriate discipline.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the building principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding student conduct and discipline when
utilizing school district transportation.
NOTE: This policy reflects the practice of video camera use on school buses. If a school district does not use video cameras, the third paragraph should be eliminated.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 285; 321 (2007).
Cross Reference: 503 Student Discipline
506 Student Records
Approved 4-16-12
Reviewed
Revised
