Transportation is available to students whose residences qualify them to ride a bus. Continued ridership is based on a student’s safe, respectful and responsible behavior at bus stops and on the bus.

Passenger Conduct

1. Follow the driver’s instructions when first
2. Remain safely seated. When available, seat belts must be worn at all
3. Keep noise level down at classroom level
4. Respect others and their property; keep hands and feet to
5. No eating or drinking.
6. Get on/off the bus only at own stop.
7. Enter/exit the bus safely, using the handrail(s).
8. Place backpack on lap while riding the
9. No prohibited items
10. Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)

Failure to abide by bus conduct guidelines will result in discipline, which may include exclusion from the bus and school disciplinary action.

The following activities may result in immediate withdrawal from the bus:

1. Aggressive action toward bus driver/violence
2. Fighting on the bus
3. Throwing objects in or out of the bus
4. Possession of weapons/dangerous articles
5. Destroying or defacing District or private property
6. Use of sparking devices
7. Smoking, drugs, alcohol or any form of tobacco including e-cigarettes, vaping and/or vaping devices
8. Obscene gestures or profanity directed at the bus driver
9. Any part of the body extended outside of the bus
10. Intimidation/Harassment (Bullying)

The District’s Transportation Department will establish and enforce procedures to ensure the safety of the students of the Mukilteo School District.

Board Policy 3241 Classroom Management, Discipline and Corrective Action

The following are factors for consideration to determine if a school will assume jurisdiction in off-campus incidents:

1. Did the incident occur in whole or in part because of behavior between the parties during the school day?
2. Did the incident occur reasonably close in time to the school dismissal bell?
3. Did the incident occur reasonably close to the school grounds, bus or bus stop?
4. Will the incident disrupt the educational process at the school?
5. The seriousness of the offense.