As part of Safety Week, Lakeview Lions were instructed in bus safety policies and procedures by the district Transportation Department.

Even though Lakeview is a walk-in school, our students often ride buses on field trips. You may want to review the Safe Travel to and from School: Student Conduct on School Buses policies below or on the district webpage at  https://provo.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/6605P1SchoolBusRules.pdf

And of course, always stop for school buses when the red lights are flashing.

Provo City School District Policy Series 6000: Finances and Operations 

Safe Travel to and from School: Student Conduct on School Buses       6605 P1

• A. Students are expected to follow these rules and other reasonable expectations.
• B. Students should arrive at their assigned bus stop five minutes before the scheduled bus arrival time.
• C. Students shall wait in a safe place, clear of traffic and away from where the bus stops.
• D. Students shall wait in an orderly line and avoid horseplay.
• E. Students shall avoid the road or street in front of the bus until the bus has come to a complete stop and the driver gives the crossing signal.
• F. Upon entering the bus, students shall go directly to an available or assigned seat.
• G. Students shall remain seated, facing the front with their feet on the floor and keep the aisle and exits clear.
• H. Students shall maintain classroom conduct (no loud talking, loud laughing, shouting, disorderly or improper conduct) and obey the driver promptly and respectfully.
• I. Students shall refrain from throwing or passing objects on, from or into buses.
• J. Students are permitted to carry only objects (instruments, backpacks, etc.) that fit in their lap. Skateboards are allowed only if they easily fit on the student’s lap.
• K. NO USE of skateboards shall be allowed down the aisle of the bus.
• L. The following shall not be allowed on the bus: foul language or possession of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, any other illegal substance, or weapons.
• M. Students shall refrain from eating or drinking on the bus (avoid choking due to motion).
• N. Students shall not carry hazardous materials, nuisance items and animals onto the bus.
• O. Students shall respect the rights and safety of others.
• P. Students shall not board or exit the bus, except at their designated stops, and only ride their assigned bus.
• Q. Students shall not extend body parts or objects out of the bus windows.
• R. Students shall not “hitch a ride” via the back bumper of the bus.
• S. Damage to the bus or items belonging to bus passengers, shall be paid for by the student responsible for the damage.
• T. Students shall be perfectly quiet when a bus comes to or is crossing a railroad track

Cross References: Policy 6605 Safe Travel to and from School

Adopted: March 11, 2014

Revised: November 3, 2014