1. As an additional service, Encore provides transportation in some limited areas on a first come first served basis. Bus Fees are $30 per student, per month. (10-month school year. $300 divided by 181 school days = $1.67 per school day.)
2. All students who are transported in a school bus or school student activity bus shall receive instruction in school bus emergency procedures and passenger safety. A copy of the complete policy is available upon request at the main office.
3. Encore will do everything to ensure a seat is available for all students wishing to ride the bus. However, parents/guardians are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience because seats on the bus are limited.
4. No student with a disability which is determined by an IEP team to require transportation shall be denied transportation.
5. Any person wishing to ride the bus must turn in a completed bus application form each school year.
6. Students riding the bus are held to the same behavior and dress code standards as on campus. All school policies will be in effect during bus rides.
7. Riding the bus is a privilege, not a right. Failure to follow school bus rules may result in suspended or revoked busing privileges.
STUDENTS SUSPENDED FROM BUS PRIVILEGES SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RIDE ANY ENCORE BUS
- Encore Bus Discipline Policy is as follows:
- First Offense - Student is given a verbal warning.
- Second Offense - Student is given a Bus Citation.
- Second Bus Citation - Student's bus privileges will be suspended for three (3) days.
- Third Bus Citation - Student's bus privileges will be suspended for five (5) days.
- Fourth Bus Citation - Student's bus privileges will be revoked.
VIOLATIONS THAT WILL MERIT IMMEDIATE PERMANENT REVOCATION OF BUS PRIVILEGES ARE AS FOLLOWS; FIGHTING, ASSAULTING ANOTHER STUDENT OR DRIVER, USE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, VERBAL ABUSE TOWARDS THE DRIVER.