Bus conduct rules are posted on all buses, and misconduct by any student on the bus, at a bus stop, or going to or from a bus stop will be reported to the school administrator by the bus driver. Many buses are equipped with video cameras that record the activities on the bus and may be used by the school administrator in determining appropriate disciplinary action resulting from the misconduct on the bus.

Students who wish to ride a different bus or get off at a different stop with a friend must have written permission. Both students MUST have notes from parents.

Roanoke County School Bus Regulations

The following regulations must be observed by students who ride buses:

1. Be at bus stop 5 minutes before schedule.

2. Strict obedience to the bus driver.

3. Obedience to State Bus Law:

a. Do not put head out of bus window.

b. Do not extend hand or arm out of bus window.

c. Do not throw things out of bus window.

4. Students must get on the bus in the mornings and off in the afternoons at the stop nearest their home. Any changes must be authorized by the RCPS transportation department.

5. Riders on bus must remain seated until bus comes to a full stop.

6. Students waiting to get on bus must line up and enter bus in an orderly manner. No playing in streets. Students are to walk in front of the school bus.

7. Loud talking, profanity, unusual noises, pushing, shooting spitballs, and throwing of any article is forbidden.

8. All foods and drinks are prohibited on buses.

9. Any deliberate destruction of bus seats, glass, etc., will be paid for by the student.

10. Any unnecessary movements to distract the driver are forbidden

11. School bus regulations also apply to field trips.

12. Any student not obeying these bus regulations to the fullest extent is punishable by the loss of the privilege of riding the school bus.

13. Any glass objects or containers are prohibited on buses.