Bus Discipline

Osan Student Transportation Office is responsible for the discipline of students transported on school buses.  The STO is notified in writing by the Security Attendant of incidents occurring on the bus and filed in the student’s folder in the office.  At a minimum, parents or guardians will be notified by the STO when student behavior is in question.  In most cases, the first offence will be a documented warning.  However, depending on the severity of the incident or number of offences, the STO may suspend student riding privileges.  Infractions on the school bus can result in suspension from 5 days to the remainder of the school year.  All infractions are cumulative and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  A series of minor infractions may result in serious consequences. 

It is important for students to listen and respect the Security Attendant and Bus Driver.  The following is a partial list covering school bus infractions: 

• Unsafe behavior such as fighting, smoking, pushing, tripping, standing while bus is in motion, not wearing seatbelt, making excessive noise, extending part of body out of window, engaging in horseplay and obstructing aisles, steps or seats. 
• Inappropriate behavior such as eating, drinking or littering the bus, public display of affection, failure to remain properly clothed, use of abusive language, cursing, name calling or gestures, spitting, failure to comply with attendant or bus driver requests, disrespect and distraction on bus. 
• Destructive behavior such as damaging government property, damaging property of others, and opening or trying to open door or other emergency exits.