Bus Behavior Matrix

Basic Infractions include but are not limited to the following:

Not following instructions from the Driver

Drinking, eating, or chewing gum (excluding water in a resealable, crushable container, which is to be stowed)

Note:  Food and drinks must be sealed and stowed in lunch boxes, backpacks, sports bags, etc.  Insulated cups (Stanley, Yeti, Artic, etc.) are not permitted unless they have a screw on lid and are stowed.

Not in assigned seat / refusing to sit in assigned seat / refusing to change seats when instructed

Not keeping hands to self / Rough Housing

Intentionally leaving trash on bus

Being loud/Yelling

Taking pictures or videos

Not staying seated / Standing / Walking

Failing to provide name

Failing to be quiet at RR crossing

Use of Profanity not directed at employee

Verbal Altercation

Spraying perfume / cologne / body sprays /  deodorant / etc.

Public Displays of Affection

Dress Code Violations

Intentionally getting off at the wrong bus stop

First Offense:  1 Day Loss of Bus Privileges, ISS, or Loss of School based privileges and the possibility of OSS

Second Offense:  2 Day either Loss of Bus Privileges and/or ISS with the possibility of OSS

Third Offense:  3 Day either Loss of Bus Privileges and/or ISS with the possibility of OSS

Fourth Offense:  5 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS

Fifth Offense:  7 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Sixth Offense:  10 Day Loss of bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Seventh Offense:  15 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Eighth Offense:  20 Day  Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Ninth Offense:  45 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Tenth Offense:  Loss of Bus Privileges pending a Bus Expulsion hearing before the School Board.  The length of the expulsion will be determined by the School Board.

First Offense:  1 Day Loss of Bus Privileges  or ISS with the possibility of OSS

Second Offense:  3 Day either Loss of Bus Privileges and/or ISS with the possibility of OSS

Third Offense:  5 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS

Fourth Offense:  10 Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS

Fifth Offense:  15 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and the parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Sixth Offense:  20 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Seventh Offense:  45 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Eighth Offense:  Loss of Bus Privileges pending a Bus Expulsion hearing before the School Board.  The length of the expulsion will be determined by the School Board.

Severe Infractions include but are not limited to the following:

Profanity directed at employee

Fighting/Punching/Striking/Hitting

Simple Battery on an employee

Spitting/Biting/Licking

Vandalism

Making a threat(s)

Bullying / Harassment

Racism/Prejudice/Racial Slurs

Drug Paraphernalia

False Reporting

Theft

Throwing Objects on bus

Throwing Objects out windows

Inappropriate sexual contact

Taking, sharing, showing sexually explicit pictures

Sexual Harassment

Exposing oneself

Sexually explicit comments

Tampering with safety equipment (seat belts, safety vests/wraps, etc.)

First Offense:  5 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Second Offense:  10 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Third Offense:  15 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Fourth Offense:  20 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Fifth Offense:  45 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Sixth Offense:  Loss of Bus Privileges pending a Bus Expulsion hearing before the School Board.  The length of the expulsion will be determined by the School Board.

First Offense:  10 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Second Offense:  15 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Third Offense:  20 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Fourth Offense:  45 Day Loss of Bus Privileges with the possibility of OSS and in-person meeting with the student and parent before the student is permitted to return to the bus

Fifth Offense:  Loss of Bus Privileges pending a Bus Expulsion hearing before the School Board.  The length of the expulsion will be determined by the School Board.

Zero Tolerance Infractions as outlined in the  Code of Student Conduct include but are not limited to the following:

> Vaping

> Bringing a firearm or weapon to school

> Violent Criminal Acts

> Student Victimization

> Gang related activity

> Making a violent crime threat or false reporting

> Possession of Controlled substances or alcohol with or without consumption

> Possession of Controlled substances or alcohol by a student and the giving, sharing, delivery or intent to distribute

> Possession of Controlled substances or alcohol by a student and the sale or delivery, or the intent to deliver for compensation to another person

Consequences as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct.

The School District will invoke the most severe consequences provided for in the Code of Student Conduct in dealing with students who engage in violent criminal acts on school property, on school-sponsored transportation, at school bus  stops, on school buses, or during school sponsored activities.