Bus Transportation

The safe transportation of DoDDS students is our most important concern. DoDDS contracts for bus transportation from responsible firms with mechanically sound vehicles and qualified drivers. In addition, the safe operation of the buses also depends on proper conduct by students who ride those buses.

Parents share with their dependents the responsibility for student behavior on our school buses. Parents must ensure that their children understand the “DoDEA Behavioral Standards” for School Bus Students for riding the bus and that they follow those rules. Disobeying the rules make the bus unsafe for all students aboard.

School bus transportation is a privilege that may be suspended or revoked. Students choosing not to comply with the school bus behavioral standards will be disciplined and may lose their bus privilege for the entire year. When this happens, sponsors will have to make their own arrangements for their students to get to and from school according to the established school hours. Also, sponsors must agree to reimburse the US Treasury for any physical damage done to buses by their dependents.
Bus transportation to and from the middle school is provided for all eligible students who do not live in Benjamin Franklin Village.The Dependent Education Traffic Management Office (DETMO) is responsible for this transportation and bus scheduling. Any questions concerning these matters should be directed to DETMO. The number DETMO is CIV 0621-718-809-513.
Bus passes are issued to students by DETMO. DETMO is located in Mannheim Elementary School.Students must show their bus pass before boarding the bus.Temporary bus passes can be obtained at the school’s Guidance Office; temporary passes are limited to three (3) per semester. DETMO should be contacted when items are left on the bus, if the bus fails to arrive, arrives too late or too early, of if parents have problems or concerns regarding drivers.School bus discipline is handled by the DETMO office.
Students should remember that riding the bus to school is a privilege.Inappropriate behavior may result in temporary or permanent suspension from this service or alternate forms of school discipline. The school administration takes disciplinary action for infractions of bus rules.

Good conduct on the buses is essential for the safe and timely transportation of all students to and from school.To insure a safe and orderly trip, each student must adhere to the following DoDEA Behavior Standards:

On and Around School Buses Students Will:

Comply with the behavior standards for school bus students.

Board and exit the bus in an orderly, safe manner.

Present bus pass when boarding the bus and upon demand.

Remain seated while on the bus.

Talk with other passengers in a normal voice.

Keep all parts of the body inside the bus windows.

Keep aisles, steps and empty seats free from obstruction.

Remain fully and properly clothed.

Treat the driver and fellow students with respect.

Promptly comply with the bus driver’s or monitor’s instructions.

Treat the bus and other private property with care.
 
 

On or Around School Buses Students Will Not:

Fight, push, shove, or trip other passengers.

Use or possess unacceptable items identified in the school Code of Conduct.

Push while boarding or exiting the bus.

 
Get on or off the bus while the bus is in motion.

Make excessive noise or play electronic equipment without earplugs.

Put objects out of bus windows or hang out of windows.

Engage in horseplay.

Obstruct aisles, steps, or seats

Engage in public displays of affection.

Eat, drink, or litter on the bus.

Use profane or abusive language or make obscene gestures.

Spit.

Harass or interfere with other students.

Disrespect, distract, or interfere with bus driver.

Damage private property.

Sit in the bus driver’s seat.

Open or try to open bus door.

Throw or shoot objects inside or out of bus.

Tamper with bus controls or emergency equipment.

02/20/05