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Transportation
The District shall provide free transportation for any student in the District who resides: (1) at a distance of one and one-half miles or more from his or her assigned school, unless the School Board has certified to the Ill. State Board of Education that adequate public transportation is available, or (2)if adequate public transportation is not available, within one and one-half miles from his or her assigned school where walking to or from school or to or from a pick-up point or bus stop would constitute a serious safety hazard due to either (a) vehicular traffic or rail crossing or (b) a course or pattern of criminal activity; A student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) may file a petition with the Board requesting transportation due to the existence of a serious safety hazard.
Pick-up and Drop-off
Bus stop pick-up and drop-off times will be communicated before the start of the school year or within a week of student enrollment.
Alternate Pick-up and Drop-off Address
Families may elect to use an alternate address, such as a daycare provider's address, as long as the address is located within the boundaries of the school that the student is attending.
School Bus Safety Rules and Conduct Code
School Bus Safety Rules and Conduct Code
Student safety is the primary concern of the Harlem School District's Transportation Department. The following safety rules and conduct codes have been established to help ensure student safety while riding the school bus. Safety demands complete cooperation. Violations of any of the safety rules and conduct codes, or any other dangerous or disruptive acts on the bus, may result in suspension of bus riding privileges. A School Bus is an extension of the classroom and actions not allowed in class will not be allowed in the bus.
Be on time at the designated school bus stop. We suggest being at the stop five minutes before the scheduled bus stop time.
Stay off the road at all times while waiting for the bus.
Do not move toward the bus until the bus has been brought to a complete stop. Wait for the driver's signal if crossing the road. Cross in front of the crossing arm, never behind the bus.
Do not leave your seat while the bus is in motion.
Keep hands and head inside the bus at all times. Windows can be opened to the legally designated line only.
Loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the driver's attention and could result in a serious accident. Quiet voices must be used on the bus.
Eating, drinking, chewing gum and smoking are not allowed.
Do not throw anything in the bus or out the windows. Keep the bus safe and clean at all times.
Be absolutely quiet at railroad crossings.
Get on and off at your assigned bus stop only. The bus driver is not permitted to do exceptions to this rule without proper authorization from a school official.
No animals or large objects are allowed on the bus. Books, packages, musical instruments, coats and all other objects must be kept out of the aisles.
Never tamper with or vandalize the bus, seats or any bus equipment.
When getting off the bus, if you need to cross the road, walk out in front of the crossing arm in front of the bus. Watch traffic in both directions. Wait for a signal from the bus driver permitting you to cross.
Sit in your assigned seat only. The seat each student occupies and the back of the seat in front of the student are the responsibility of the student. Damage to school property will be the student's or guardian's financial responsibility.
Remain in the bus in the event of an emergency. Listen to the instructions given by the driver and follow the safety rules.
Observe all school conduct rules at the bus stop and while on the bus. School conduct rules apply on the regular bus routes as well as any extra curricular events.
Skateboarding, roller blading and the use of scooters are strictly prohibited on school property including district school buses.
The use of cameras is prohibited, including cell phone cameras
School Board Policy
School Board Policy
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