Transportation

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Bus Rules for all Students

TRANSPORTATION FACTS 

• Travel nearly 2,100 miles daily - 500,000 miles annually
• Transport nearly 4,500 students daily
• Number of private schools to which transported- 36
• Number of buses in our fleet - 60
• Number of transportation employees - 63
• Weekly fuel usage - approximately 1,700 gallons of diesel

Bus Driver Employment Application 

MVR Form

NON PUBLIC INFO

For transportation to be provided for your children to/from any private or parochial school, a written transportation request must be received from the appropriate school with all the necessary information provided.

Act 372 Request Form

Due to the large number of non-public and private schools to which Whitehall-Coplay School District transports, there are many occasions that there is only one child at the bus stop needing transportation. The Transportation Department would greatly appreciate notification if a child does NOT need transportation on any given day or period of time.

If we do not transport your child to school in the morning, we will presume the child is absent and he/she will not require transportation at dismissal time. However, if you transport your child to school in the morning but will require transportation home, you must notify the Transportation Department at 610.437.4780.

If you withdraw your child from the private enrollment and no longer need transportation, it is necessary to notify the Transportation Department.

BUS VIOLATION

• Not following directions from school bus driver
• Annoying or unnecessary talking to the bus driver
• Distracting the bus driver
• Talking too loudly or boisterous behavior
• Not allowing others a seat
• Littering
• Eating, drinking or chewing gum on bus
• Pushing or tripping while getting on or off the bus
• Blocking the aisles of the bus
• Standing while the bus is in motion
• Throwing objects out of the window
• Throwing or shooting objects at the bus driver or passengers
• Harassment to the driver or other students
• Unacceptable language and/or obscene gestures
• Lighting matches or lighters on the bus
• Fighting on the bus or at the bus stop
• Destruction to the bus (violations will result in full restitution of damages)
• Smoking or use of smokeless tobacco
• Use or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances
• Carrying a weapon

Disciplinary action will be the decision of the building principal. The penalties will be based on the severity of the violation and the age of the student. Some violations may result in criminal charges being served on the offenders by the bus driver and/or the Supervisor of Transportation.

VIDEO CAMERAS WITH AUDIO ON BUSES 

In an effort to ensure discipline, health, welfare and safety of staff and students on school transportation vehicles, the Board of Education supports the use of video cameras with audio capability on its school buses.

Video cameras with audio capability may be used to monitor student behavior on school vehicles transporting students or extracurricular activities.

Although the prime authority for student discipline rests with the administrator of the school, students need to be held responsible for their own behavior.

WEATHER/CLOSINGS

When extreme weather conditions exist, schools may be closed or starting times may be delayed. This decision will be made by 6:30am and parents are notified through School Messenger. Please do not call the schools or district office.