1. All students must be at the stop 10 minutes prior to scheduled pick-up time.
2. While waiting for bus, stay out of roadway and do not go on the property of the homeowner at the bus stop.
3. Driver or attendant may assign seats.
4. Do not throw objects, i.e. rocks or sticks, at the bus stop, on the bus or out the windows of the bus.
5. Do not push or crowd when boarding or exiting the bus.
6. Do not leave your seat to get off the bus until the bus comes to a complete stop.
7. No loud talking. This distracts the driver.
8. Keep the aisle clear. This includes feet and legs.
9. Book bags with wheels are not allowed on the bus.
10. Pencils, pens, books, and paper must remain in school bag.
11. Do not bring large objects on the bus.
12. Do not talk to the driver while he or she is driving.
13. While crossing the street, rely on yourself. Watch for cars and the bus. Cross 10 feet in front of the bus so the driver can see you. Wait for the driver to signal before crossing. Never cross behind the bus.
14. Never jump from the bus steps.
15. Pay attention, follow the driver and the attendant’s directions at all times.
16. Do not throw paper or other litter on the floor of the bus or at the bus stop. Throw litter in a trash receptacle.
17. Parents are responsible for a student’s behavior at bus stop.
18. Students must take assigned bus.
19. Bus passes must be carried at all times.
20. No standing on bus.
21. No profanity (cursing).
22. Violence is prohibited. (NO FIGHTING)
23. Do not put hands, arms, head or anything else out of the bus windows.
24. Toys are not allowed on the bus, i.e. GameBoy, trading cards.
25. Keep seat belts on and remain seated at all times. No standing on the bus.
26. Students may not eat or drink on the bus.
27. Do not destroy property.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BUS PRIVILEGES.

Bus Dismissal Guidelines:

• Kindergarten and first-grade students must be picked up at the bus stop by the parent or guardian.
• If someone other then the parent will be picking up the child an Alternative Release form must be filled out and provided to the Transportation Department. (These forms are available from the Driver, the School or the Transportation Department).
• Anyone authorized to pick up a child must be at least 18 years of age and have photo identification.
• No kindergarten or first-grade child will be released from the bus to walk home with an older child.
• Phone calls to request that someone else be allowed to pick up the child will not be honored.
• Any child that is not picked up will be returned to school or to the Transportation Department.

Please understand that these guidelines are in place for the safety of the children.

Babysitting Requests:

• All babysitting requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• The child must be eligible for transportation from their legal residence.
• The babysitter must be within the boundaries of the Elmont School District to be considered.
• The requested drop off point must fit into an existing run to be considered and the babysitter must go to the stop to retrieve the child.
• It can take up to 3 weeks for a determination as to if a request can be granted.

The Transportation Department makes every effort to approve these requests, however babysitting requests are not guaranteed.