Transportation Policies & Rules

On HHSC buses, the following policies are in place:

• A student must ride his/her assigned bus and get off the bus at his/her home or bus stop. Most of our school buses are loaded to capacity. The practice of children going home with their friends can result in overcrowded buses and is not allowed.
• Riding a school bus is a privilege provided by the school district, not a right guaranteed by law. We ask that you have a brief discussion with your child concerning bus safety and behavior. Students must sit in their seats, speak only in conversational tones, and display courteous behavior at all times. Drivers must be able to give their full attention to driving. Proper bus behavior makes the children’s bus ride more pleasant and safe for everyone. Students are legally under the supervision of school authorities from the time they leave home in the morning until they return to their home in the afternoon.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests, you may call the Transportation Department at (317) 984-8404 or contact them via email.

The bus driver has the authority and responsibility to maintain discipline on the bus at all time. The building principal and superintendent will support and work with the bus driver on all discipline matters.

1. Riding a school bus is a privilege provided by the school district, not a right guaranteed by law.
2. School bus windows and doors shall be opened only with the bus driver’s permission.
3. Students are to obey the driver promptly at all times.
4. Be ready when the bus stops at your home or pick up location.
5. Take your turn and avoid pushing when entering or leaving a bus.
6. Keep conversation in normal tones; vulgar language will not be tolerated.
7. Sit in assigned seat and remain seated until the bus comes to a complete stop.
8. Students shall keep their hands to themselves and shall not tease or scuffle with others.
9. In addition to disciplinary action, a student will be required to make restitution for any damage to a bus they may cause.
10. All students are responsible for assisting in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions on the bus. Please deposit all trash in the waste container on the bus. Food and drink are not permitted on the bus without prior permission of the driver.
11. Do not stand or play in the road prior to your bus’s arrival.
12. Cell phones, iPads and like electronic devices shall only be used with the driver’s approval. Taking of pictures or video is not allowed.