Student Bus Service Code of Conduct

Masks on the bus are currently optional as per OPT.  Any change in this policy will be communicated to all families.

Students must be seated at all times.

The bus aisle must not be blocked by any object including legs, bags, etc.

Students are not permitted to lean out bus window, or put hands, or head out of bus window.

There is no spitting or throwing objects out the window.

There is no hitting, fighting, or bullying other students.

The bus driver and escort must be respected and listened to throughout the ride.

Please try to not speak to the driver while the bus is in motion.

There is no eating on the bus unless medically necessary (a note from the doctor is needed). 
A copy of the doctor’s note must be given to the Lexington Health Services Dept and/or Transportation Coordinator.

Parent/Guardian may elect to designate another responsible person to put the student on the bus in the morning, and/or meet the bus in the afternoon The family must contact the Transportation Coordinator to fill out a form.  The. The bus driver/staff will not release the student to or leave them with an unauthorized person.

If families have a complaint about bus service, they should report this to the OPT complaint/ violations line at 718-392-8555. Please make sure to save your reference number at the end of the call to follow up again if needed.  OPT is responsible for the providing transportation services and the individual bus company to do so will depend on your child’s route. We also encourage you to advocate and connect with PISTNYC (Parents to Improve School Transportation) who can provide multilingual support for filing complaints as well.  https://www.pistnyc.org/resources

If a student is absent for three consecutive days, the bus will suspend pick up.  The family must call the bus company to resume service and/ or contact Transportation Coordinator.