• be at bus stop 5 minutes before scheduled time 
• behave properly
• sit in seat
• obey driver and/or bus aide
• Acts of misconduct may lead to student's temporary suspension from all transportation privileges.

Untolerated Acts:

• smoking
• pushing
• swearing
• refusal to comply with instructions
• bullying

Following items not allowed on bus:

• animals, pets
• guns, knives (real or otherwise)
• glass objects
• toys (baseball bats, sticks), cards
• musical instrument larger than trombone; skis; golf clubs
• fireworks of any kind
• radios; cell phones are to remain in book bags

Late Buses for Middle and High School
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Depart Middle School and High School about 4:45 PM

• Only students in detention or staying for academic assistance may ride bus.
• 4:45 p.m. sports bus available for athletes and students in tutorial program.
• Principals and/or coaches will notify your son/daughter of specific drop off points.
• Students must have a pass issued by a teacher or administrator to board a late bus.

Special Reminder to Parents:

• No student will depart from bus until they reach their stop
• A parental note required for student to take different bus
• No bus changes made via phone call
• A parental note necessary for elementary child picked up and not taking bus

School Bus Safety and Discipline

If your child is the recipient of any verbal or physical abuse, please report the incident immediately to your school principal. If possible, include bus number, bus driver's name, and time of day. The principal will then conduct a follow up investigation and report back to the parent the disposition of the incident.

We are proud of the fine job our dedicated bus drivers perform each day. Drivers attend safety and first aid meetings throughout the year to better equip themselves to cope with daily problems. Please help our school bus drivers do a better job by acquainting your child with the following rules:

 

• Stay on side of road while awaiting bus
• Enter the bus calmly and safely
• Greet driver with appropriate greeting
• Take seat immediately; students may be assigned seats by the driver
• Once seated, remain seated until destination is reached
• Keep feet out of aisles
• Talking, not shouting, is permitted
• No large parcels allowed on bus
• Follow “safe crossing” rules
• Wait for driver’s signal before crossing
• Respect, obey bus driver at all times

Important: Bus schedules do not appear in the school calendar. Each student will receive a bus pass indicating transportation status--bus stop, time of pick-up and return. On the first day of school, the student should present this pass to the driver of the bus. Students may only ride on the bus assigned to them.

If you have not received this information by September 1, please contact Monticello School Bus Garage at 794-8570.

Please check the schedules carefully. Requests for changes, individual problems, or transportation questions should be sent to the Transportation Department in writing.

For questions or problems please contact:
Marty Gershowitz, Director of Transportation
Mary Koselnak, Assistant Director of Transportation
794-8570