5131.1 — Bus Conduct (BP)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need to know all the lingo to understand what they're legally entitled to as taxpayers, and how to access it.
The original isn't embedded here yet.
The district publishes through its board portal, which often points to a whole policy folder or meeting agenda rather than this one document. Rather than send you digging, I'll add the exact source the moment I can link it directly. The plain-English summary below is drawn faithfully from that original.
Looking for it now? You can browse the district's board portal at reedschools.org / SIMBLI ↗.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This policy, last revised October 18, 2022, establishes rules for student behavior on school buses to ensure safety for students, drivers, and others. Students must follow bus conduct rules at all times—while preparing to board, riding, and exiting buses. The Superintendent creates specific regulations about student conduct and driver authority, which must be shared with families. Students who violate bus rules face discipline, and continued disorderly conduct or refusing to follow driver instructions can result in loss of riding privileges. The district may use surveillance cameras on buses to prevent misconduct, improve safety, and deter vandalism. Families must be notified that buses may have cameras, and recordings can be used in disciplinary proceedings or shared with law enforcement when appropriate.
What this means for your family
Your child must follow all bus rules or risk losing riding privileges and facing discipline. Cameras may record your child on the bus, and recordings can be used in disciplinary actions or shared with police. You'll receive the specific bus conduct rules. If your child repeatedly misbehaves or doesn't follow the driver's instructions, they may be banned from the bus.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.