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School Bus Conduct

School Bus Conduct

(Policy 709R): All bus reports and suspensions are given at the discretion of the building administration.

  • First Report - Student will visit with the principal, and a warning will be given.
  • Second Report - Up to a 3-day suspension from riding the bus may be imposed
  • Third Report - Up to a 5-day suspension from riding the bus may be imposed. 
  • Fourth Report - Up to a 10-day suspension from riding the bus may be imposed.  The principal sends a bus letter to parent(s) / guardian(s) notifying them of the suspension.  A parent/student/principal/driver conference is required before the student resumes riding the bus.
  • Fifth Report - A parent conference is held.  Suspension from riding the bus for the remainder of the year may be imposed at the discretion of the principal or principal’s designee.
  • Serious Bus Conduct Violations - Students who misbehave severely may be returned to the school immediately and reported to the building principal or other designated individual.  Based on the severity of a student’s conduct, more serious consequences may be imposed at any time.  Depending on the nature of the offense, consequences such as suspension or expulsion from school may also result from school bus / bus stop misconduct.

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This handbook item is specific to Cambridge Middle School.

This handbook item is specific to Cambridge Middle School.