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School Bus Safety
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Surveillance cameras have been installed in all Sycamore Community Schools buses to provide for student security, safety, and to help reduce inappropriate behavior. Both drivers and students are given instructions on safety. All students are to remain seated when the bus is in motion and abide by all safety and discipline policies.
Safety Tips For Students:
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Loading & Unloading
Parents parking in a bus loading or unloading zones, even for only a minute, create a dangerous situation...
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Student Clothing
Students should wear bright or light colored clothing to help them be visible to the bus driver...
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Backpacks
Parents should provide students with a backpack or book bag. Items carried by hand, including loose papers...
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Danger Zone
The “Danger Zone” is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of being hit...
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Walking to Bus Stop
Students should walk directly to the bus stop in the morning and return home promptly after being dropped off at a bus stop...
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Bus Behavior
Children sitting properly and quietly talking or reading contribute to the overall safety of the bus...
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Inclement Weather
Delays due to inclement weather, breakdowns, accidents, and traffic conditions do occur...
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Missing The Bus
If students miss their bus, an alternate means to transport students to school should be prepared...