Amphitheater Public Schools

The following regulations apply to all school buses operated by Amphitheater Public Schools:

1. The bus driver is in complete charge of his vehicle and must be obeyed by all students who ride
   on his bus. His authority extends to both loading and unloading. All adult passengers such as
   coaches, teachers, monitors, etc., are also under the authority of the school bus driver. 
2. A time schedule shall be kept in the bus. Stops not on the schedule shall not be made without the
   authorization of the Transportation Department, except in the case of an emergency.
3. All pupils must be seated on the bus they are riding and remain seated, facing the front of the
   bus, while the bus is in motion.
4. Pupils are not to extend hands, arms, heads, or any objects through the bus windows.
5. Pupils are not to eat ice cream, candy, soft drinks, etc., on a bus.
6. Pupils are not to throw, shoot, or project any type of object while on the bus.
7. A pupil must have written permission to leave the bus at a stop other than the usual stop or at
   school.
8. Pupils shall make every effort to:
   • keep the buses clean
   • be courteous to the driver and other pupils
   • practice safe habits in waiting for a bus, getting on and off a bus, and riding on a bus
   • never to use loud, vulgar, or profane language on the bus.
9. Pupils shall cross in front of the bus when loading or unloading and crossing a road or street.
10. There shall be no smoking or chewing of any tobacco product, by any passenger on the bus.
11.  Animals, insects, or reptiles shall not be transported by the school bus.
12. Glass items shall not be transported on the school bus
13. Weapons or any sort explosives, fireworks, smoke or stink bombs or other dangerous objects
    shall not be transported in a school bus.
14. Musical instruments may not occupy needed seating space. No instruments shall be placed in
    driver's compartment or step-well. All instruments carried by students shall be under their control
    at all times and carried in the lap, between seats, or in a vacant seat properly secured. The aisle
    is not to be blocked at any time.
15. Pupils who refuse to obey the directions of a bus driver promptly or to obey regulations, may be
    deprived of the privilege of riding to and from school on a bus.