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Strengthening
our community
one student
at a time. 

Transportation Notice

The schools in Emanuel County are “Strengthening our community one student at a time. ”For this to become a reality, it is critical that we…school personnel, parents, citizens and students…work together to ensure the very best educational experiences possible within a safe and pleasant environment. We are fortunate to be able to offer transportation to those students. We hope your child will take advantage of this opportunity.

Transportation of students is one of the most important areas of the system and Emanuel County has been most fortunate not to have had any serious accidents. Our bus drivers have a tough job! They are responsible for the safety of your child. We know you are concerned about that safety. Therefore, we need to ask for full cooperation from you and your child assuring that all rules and regulations of student conduct on the bus be strictly followed. Most students’ behavior on the bus is acceptable and is conductive to good safety practices; however, we feel the expectations should be re-emphasized.

Riding a school bus is a privilege! This privilege will be available to your child as long as he/she accepts the responsibility of abiding by the safety rules and regulations. However, this privilege may be taken away if your child’s behavior violates the Student Code of Conduct rules and regulations. We hope this point is never reached for any student.

We want to ensure your child returns home safely! We need your support, cooperation and assistance. We look forward to a successful and safe school year.

  • Your child will be dropped off at the address provided by the school office.
  • You will be responsible for writing a note with your signature requesting a different location for your child to be dropped off. This location must be written as regular scheduled bus stop.
  • Student discipline procedures will be enforced.

If you have any questions or concerns relative to transportation, please feel free to discuss them with your bus driver. Please arrange a time other than during the driver’s working hours. You may also, discuss concerns with Bill Overstreet, Bus Shop Manager, at (478) 419-1185 or Rusty Kea, Director of Transportation, at 237-6674, or your child’s principal.

 

Bus Conduct

Maintaining proper conduct while on the school bus shall be the joint responsibility of the student, bus driver and school officials. Students shall observe the following regulations established by the Emanuel County Board of Education:

  • Students must practice acceptable conduct at all times.
  • Students must stay seated.
  • Talking must be on a level that is acceptable for the driver to be able to hear while driving.
  • Students must not push, shove, or fight.
  • Be nice….respect the driver and each other.
  • Food or drinks must not be consumed.
  • Objectionable or dangerous objects are not permitted. Toys, animals, glass objects, electronic games, CELL PHONES or radios are NOT ALLOWED.
  • Students may not smoke, vape or bring flammable materials on the bus.
  • Drivers may assign seats to students.
  • When crossing a street is necessary, students will immediately cross in front of the bus in full view of the driver. NO HEAD PHONES ALLOWED WHILE LOADING OR UNLOADING THE BUS.
  • A student will keep arms and head inside the bus at all times.
  • Nothing is to be thrown from the bus.
  • Students must be behind the guardrail or white line before the bus is placed in motion.
  • Students must be quiet at railroad crossings.
  • The emergency door/levers/windows/extinguishers are not to be used unless you are asked by the driver.
  • Students may transport band instruments on the bus only, if the instrument will fit in they’re lap. (Flute/Clarinet). Large band instruments and flag corp equipment are not allowed on bus
  • Students are expected to be at their bus stop 5/10 minutes prior to the scheduled time and are to wait in an orderly manner.
  • The use of obscene language or gestures is prohibited.
  • Willful destruction or defacing school property is prohibited. You are responsible for damage you do to the bus or equipment.
  • Students are not to throw trash on the floor. It needs to go in the trash can ONLY WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
  • Students shall not operate the door or stop arms of the bus.
  • Students who fail to respond to correction by bus drivers shall be reported to the school principal who may deny students bus transportation. Improper bus conduct may result in suspension or expulsion from school.