First Offense – The transportation department will contact the parent/guardian to report misconduct and provide a warning for misconduct. If the misconduct is severe in nature, a “Bus Conduct Referral” will be sent to the school administration, and consequences may be imposed in collaboration with the transportation department.
Additional Offenses – A “Bus Conduct Referral” will be sent to campus administration. The transportation department and school administrators will review the offense together. Administration retains the right to use discretion in interpreting policy and issuing consequences for misconduct.
Vandalism to the bus, such as tearing or cutting seats, breaking windows, dismantling seats, writing on a bus surface, etc., will be reported to the school administrator, and a “Criminal Damage to Property” report will be filed with the Farmington Police Department. The parent/guardian will be held financially responsible for damage incurred by the vandalism. Students may be denied bus privileges until restitution is made.
