STEPS OF DISCIPLINE FOR BUS MISBEHAVIOR - ELEMENTARY
- Conference with Students, Verbal Warning, and Referral if necessary.
- Written Warning “School Misconduct Notice” with confirmation call from the parents/guardian that they received it and/or set up a parent/guardian conference.
- Suspension for 1 school day from District Transportation.
- Suspension for 2 to 4 school days from District Transportation.
- Suspension for 5 to 7 school days from District Transportation.
- Suspension for 8 to 9 school days from District Transportation.
- Suspension for 10 or more school days from District Transportation.
|
Offense |
First Incident |
Added Incidents |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting/Hitting | 2 | 3 - 4 |
| Throwing Objects | 2 | 3 - 5 |
| Throwing Objects, interfering with staff | 3 | 4 - 6 |
| Moving on bus, while bus is in motion | 1 | 2 - 3 |
| Vandalism | 3 | 4 - 5 |
| Jumping out of bus | 3 | 4 - 5 |
| Stealing | 2 | 3 - 5 |
| Interfering with driver or equipment | 2 | 3 - 5 |
| Use, Possession, Distribution, Purchase, or Receipt of Controlled Substances or Drugs* | 3 | 4 - 7 |
| Extending body parts from bus | 1 | 2 - 4 |
| Disorderly Conduct | 1 | 2 - 4 |
| Using tobacco | 3 | 4 - 5 |
| Riding unassigned bus without appropriate permission | 2 | 3 - 5 |
| Littering | 1 | 2 - 4 |
| Profanity / Vulgarity | 2 | 3 - 5 |
| Profanity / Vulgarity to staff | 3 | 4 - 5 |
| Excessive Noise | 1 | 2 - 4 |
| Insubordination | 1 - 2 | 2 - 3 |
| Intimidation | 2 | 3 - 5 |
| Intimidation to staff | 3 | 4 - 6 |
| Unauthorized materials | 2 - 3 | 3 - 6 |
| Bringing weapons on bus, other than firearms | 6-7 | N/A |
| Bringing firearms or facsimile on bus | 6-7 | N/A |
* Controlled Substances shall have the meaning of that established in the statutes of the State of Michigan.
Damages, if applicable, would be collected before the student is allowed to be transported. Students who accumulate multiple violations may be taken to higher steps.
APPEALS AND CONCERNS
In order to appeal or have clarified any disciplinary action, please call the Transportation Department at 265-3300. If you wish to appeal, a date and time for a hearing will be scheduled.
STEPS OF DISCIPLINE FOR BUS MISBEHAVIOR - GRADES 7 - 12
- Conference with Students, Verbal Warning, and Referral if necessary.
- Written Warning “School Misconduct Notice” with confirmation call from the parents/guardian that they received it and/or set up a parent/guardian conference.
- Suspension for 1 school day from District Transportation.
- Suspension for 2 to 4 school days from District Transportation.
- Suspension for 5 to 7 school days from District Transportation.
- Suspension for 8 to 9 school days from District Transportation.
Suspension for 10 or more school days from District Transportation
* Controlled Substances shall have the meaning of that established in the statutes of the State of Michigan.
Damages, if applicable, would be collected before the student is allowed to be transported. Students who accumulate multiple violations may be taken to higher steps.
APPEALS AND CONCERNS
In order to appeal or have clarified any disciplinary action, please call the Transportation Department at 734-265-3300. If you wish to appeal, a date and time for a hearing will be scheduled.
The Transportation mandates as stated shall in no way be considered a substitute for or imposed in place of the Secondary Discipline Mandates. Students may be subject to applicable provisions and steps of the Secondary Discipline Mandates for the same offense.
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Transportation PBIS Expectations
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