Bus Safety Information
A message about school safety
Hello Conway Families
We have seen an increase in unsafe behaviors on some of our buses. If your student utilizes Conway School District for transportation we need your help in reviewing our bus expectations. Our only goal is to make every ride safe and we strive to make the environment on the bus positive.
Be Safe
Students are to be seated while the vehicle is in motion: facing forward with their seat (back) up against the back of the seat, facing forward with all parts of their body out of the aisle. (This is so important because your child does not have a seat belt. Buses are designed to move on their frame to absorb the shock of a hit and the seats are designed for maximum protection of its occupants as long as they are seated facing forward and out of the aisle. We also have lots of kids that are moving seats while the bus is going down the road.)
Students may not change seats or stand when the bus is moving.
Kids Crossing the road need to make sure to wait for the driver to secure the bus and wave them across the road.
When the vehicle is approaching and crossing railroad tracks, absolute quiet is expected.
Bus windows should remain in the “up” position unless permission is given by the driver to put them in a “lowered” position.
Weapons, breakable materials (including glass), tobacco products, drugs of any kind, aerosol/or flammable liquids, skate boards, skate boards, in-line skates and animals (pets) of any kind are not allowed on the bus.
Emergency equipment on the bus, (i.e. Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, emergency doors/windows) are to be used in emergency situations only! Students are expected to follow practiced emergency procedures.
Be Respectful
Students are to conduct themselves in a manner that will not distract the driver and will not disturb other riders. (Do not talk to the driver except in matters of extreme emergencies.)
Noise is to be kept to a minimum. The expected behavior is similar to classroom behavior.
No food or drink will be consumed while in a district vehicle. This includes all such food items including gum and candy. (This applies to adults also.) (Exceptions might be made in the case of long trips, or medical need, but not normal bus/van runs.)
Damage to the bus – Students should respect and care for the bus. Any damage caused by students will result in a disciplinary referral and payment for damage.
Be Responsible
Please make sure you are at your stop 5 mins before your designated time
Students are under the supervision of the driver and must obey the driver at all times, including while boarding the school bus. All rules regarding conduct that are in force at school also apply to students while they are being transported in a district vehicle. (The bus is an extension of the school. All school rules are to be followed.)
Students are to ride only their regularly assigned bus and leave the bus at their regular stop. To ride another bus or get off at a different stop requires the written permission of a parent/guardian and/or the signed permission of someone in the office. Non-Conway students will not be transported without proper approval of the Conway School Office.
Homework can be done in seats designated by the driver. (This is a privilege and the student must make sure to not miss their stop and/or be delayed on departing the bus at their stop. Also they need to keep the bus clean and not leave pencils, paper etc. all over the bus.)
Electronics are okay on the bus if used without distractions. (Cameras on phones will not be used on the bus by students, this violates student riders rights and causes a distracting flash to the driver.)
Be Kind
Students will treat each other and the Driver with respect and kindness at all times.
Consequences are based on school and bus rules:
Students will be given verbal warnings/redirects and problem solve with the driver when they are unsafe or have inappropriate behavior.
If after redirects the behavior continues, the driver will make contact with the parents to discuss the student's behavior.
The driver will continue to engage with the student and after the third incident the parents/guardians will be contacted by the school to discuss the behaviors and possible remedies. If after the consultation with the parents the behavior continues, consequences may include the following:
Assigned seating,
Restrictions on the bus,
In School Consequences,
Suspension from the bus, the number of days will be determined based on the severity of the infractions and patterns of behavior.
Consequences for bus misbehavior
Students will be given verbal warnings/redirects and problem solve with the driver when they are unsafe or have inappropriate behavior.
If after redirects the behavior continues, the driver will make contact with the parents to discuss the student's behavior.
The driver will continue to engage with the student and after the third incident the parents/guardians will be contacted by the school to discuss the behaviors and possible remedies. If after the consultation with the parents the behavior continues, consequences may include the following:
Assigned seating,
Restrictions on the bus,
In School Consequences,
Suspension from the bus, the number of days will be determined based on the severity of the infractions and patterns of behavior.
Referrals to law enforcement for criminal behaviors
Transportation Department
Email: ampederson@conway.k12.wa.us
Website:
Phone: 360-445-5785
School Contacts
360-445-5785
Opt#1 School Office
Opt #2 District Office
School Office: Kelli Hutchens
Principal: Andrea Clancy
Counselor: Sallie Miller
District Office: Austin Hight
Operations Manager: Angela Pederson
Superintendent: Jeff Cravy
Special Education Records Retention and Destruction Information.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Conway School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.