Transportation

Address Changes/Updates

Address changes and updates should be made through final forms.

Click here to access final forms: https://westbranch-oh.finalforms.com/

Bus Transportation to School

The School provides transportation for all eligible students K-12 who reside in the district. The transportation schedule and routes are available by contacting the Transportation supervisor at 330.938.6246.

Students may only ride assigned buses and must board and depart from the bus at assigned bus stops. Students will not be permitted to ride unassigned buses for any reason other than an emergency, except as approved by the Principal.

The principal may approve a change in a student’s regular assigned bus stop to address a special need. Parents should send a note to the principal stating the reason for the request and the duration of the requested change.

Bus Conduct

Students who are riding to and from school on District-provided transportation must follow all basic safety rules. This applies to school-owned buses as well as any contracted transportation.

The driver may assign seating or direct students in any reasonable manner to maintain transportation safety.

Students must comply with all of the District’s code of conduct regulations.

Students must comply with the following basic safety rules:

School Transportation Safety Rules

Prior to loading (on the road and at school) each student shall:

be on time at the designated loading zone (5 minutes prior to scheduled stop);
stay off the road at all times while walking to and waiting for school transportation;
line up single file off the roadway to enter;
wait until the school transportation is completely stopped before moving forward to enter;
refrain from crossing a highway until the driver signals it is safe to cross;
properly board and depart the vehicle;
go immediately to a seat and be seated. Drivers will not wait for students who are not at their designated stops on time.

During the trip Each student shall:

remain seated while the school transportation is in motion;
keep head, hands, arms, and legs inside the school transportation at all times;
not push, shove or engage in scuffling;
not litter in the school vehicle or throw anything in, into, or from the vehicle;
keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisle;
be courteous to the driver and to other riders;
do not eat or drink unless medically necessary;
do not use nuisance devices (e.g., laser pointers) on the bus in a way that disrupts the safe transportation of students and/or endangers students or employees;
do not tamper with the school vehicle or any of its equipment (including, but not limited to emergency and/or safety equipment).

Exiting the school vehicle each student shall:

The driver will not discharge students at places other than their regular stop at home or at school unless s/he has proper authorization from school officials.

Videotapes on School Buses

The Board of Education has installed video cameras on school buses to monitor student behavior. If a student misbehaves on a bus and his/her actions are recorded on a videotape, the tape will be submitted to the Principal and may be used as evidence of misbehavior.

Parents are not permitted to view videos due to student and staff privacy rights.

Penalties for Infractions

A student who misbehaves on the bus shall be disciplined in accordance with the Student Discipline Code and may lose the privilege of riding on the bus.

Our Transportation Team

14277 Main St.
Beloit, OH 44609
330.938.6246