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What do I need to know about school bus discipline?

If a student behaves in an unsafe or unacceptable way, an Unsatisfactory Bus Conduct Report will be filled out.  A copy will be sent home to the parent and a copy will go to the School Principal (or Program Administrator if a summer school student).  It is expected that the parent will work with the child to reinforce positive behavior.

If a child receives a second Unsatisfactory Bus Conduct Report he/she may be suspended from bus transportation.

The following behaviors are not tolerated by the Rochester City School District and will result in  immediate suspension of transportation privileges.

Fighting
Injury to another student
Threatening behavior
Use of a weapon or instrument used as a weapon
Inappropriate sexual discussions or behaviors

Bullying, horseplay, profanity, hitting, pushing, screaming, yelling and any behavior that threatens the safety and well-being of others will be immediately addressed by the driver.  If behavior continues, a disciplinary referral will be sent home and to the school.  If behavior continues or escalates, further disciplinary action may result, including suspension of transportation privileges.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.