Transportation Reminder

Greetings McSwain Mustangs,

Now that we are back in the full swing of school, we want to share some important reminders and updates regarding student transportation. Please review the attached Transportation Best Practices & Expectations document for complete details. It is attached to this email.

Our Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation (MOT) Department has been working hard to ensure a safe and smooth start to the school year.

Transportation Safety Policies & Expectations

Please review these guidelines with your student:

Arrive on time: Be at the bus stop at least 10 minutes early.

Wait safely: Stand back from the curb or roadway and avoid pushing or crowding.

Follow directions: Listen to and follow the driver’s instructions.

Stay seated: Keep aisles clear and remain seated while the bus is in motion. Seat changes are only allowed if directed by the driver.

Use quiet voices: Loud noises can distract the driver.

No throwing objects: This includes inside the bus and out the windows.

Keep it clean: No litter, food, or drinks on the bus.

Show respect: Be courteous to the driver and other students; use appropriate language.

Bus Rules & Consequences

Students who violate bus rules may receive a bus referral, which can result in a warning or suspension of transportation privileges.

The driver will notify parents for the first offense and contact them by phone for subsequent offenses.

Suspension from the bus includes all school activities requiring bus transportation during that period.

TK–2 students must have an adult in clear sight at drop-off. Without an adult present, the student will be returned to school.

Three or more “no receiver” instances may result in suspension of bus privileges.

Students causing damage to bus property will be responsible for repair costs.

Repeated refusal to follow rules may result in the loss of transportation services.

Additional Transportation Information

Bus Capacity: All buses are currently full. New requests will be placed on a waitlist. Please contact the office for new requests.

Morning Drop-Off: Campus gates open at 7:30 a.m.

Attendance for Riders: If a student does not ride for three consecutive days without notice, their seat may be reassigned to a waitlisted student.

Sports Transportation: McSwain will not provide transportation to athletic events this year. Families are responsible for arranging rides to and from games as has been done in the past.

For a helpful review, check out the Mr. Lance Talks video attached, which goes over school bus expectations in a fun, engaging way.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe and our buses running smoothly.

Best,

Mr. Pannu