Focused on Safety and Kids First The transportation staff is committed to providing a safe, caring and efficient service to the students of the Blue Springs Schools. Students who cannot comply with the following regulations may be denied the privilege of riding the bus.
The Transportation Office is located at 5395 SW U.S. 40 Westbound Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64015 and may be reached by phone at 816-224-1385.
The Blue Springs School District Transportation Department will be using a new method of sharing information about bus routes for students. This on-line system will allow parents to view bus routes that are always current. For a demonstration of this system that will be operational in August of 2008 click here.
Severe Clause
Transportation Guidelines
Violations which may be subject to immediate suspension from the bus include, but are not limited to:
Having tobacco products, drugs or drug paraphernalia on the bus.
Throwing objects in or at the bus.
Having dangerous items, such as knives or sharp blades, on the bus.
Foul or abusive language toward the driver.
Damaging the bus, such as cutting seats, etc.
Fighting on the bus.
Creating a safety hazard for the entire bus.
The driver is in charge of the students and the bus. Students must obey the driver promptly.
Classroom conduct is to be observed by the students while riding the bus except for ordinary conversation.
Students must remain seated and face the front of the bus until their own bus stop is reached. The driver may assign any seat for any student.
Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited.
Students must be on time. The bus cannot wait beyond its regular schedule.
Students riding on an bus other than their assigned bus must bring a signed note from home and have it signed by the principal of their school as well.
Students cannot get off the bus at any other stop other than their assigned bus stop without permission from parents and the principal.
Students must not, at any time, extend arms or head out of the bus window.
Eating or drinking on the bus are not allowed.
No profanity or smoking allowed on the bus.
Do not throw any article on the bus or out the windows.
No animals (including insects and reptiles - dead or alive) allowed on the bus.
No glass containers are allowed on the bus.
Pupils who must cross the road after leaving the bus shall cross in front of the bus and only upon signal given by the driver.
Stand back at the bus stop until the driver opens the door.
Students must treat each other with mutual respect. verbal or physical harassment will be reported to the principal for necessary action.
Cell phone use is not permitted on the bus. Rules are posted on each bus.
