ParentStudentHandbook2017-18 AUG.17

TRANSPORTATION

Bus transportation is provided in accordance with the Berlin Borough Board of Education policy. It is important that all students conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly manner while traveling to and from school. The following regulations shall be observed:

1. The driver is in full charge of the bus and students. 2. The bus driver has the same authority on the bus as a teacher in the classroom.

3. Upon boarding the bus, students shall immediately be seated in the seat assigned by the bus driver. 4. All students are to remain seated, with their seatbelt on, until the bus has come to a full stop at their destination. 5. There is to be no unnecessary noise, shouting or use of objectionable language. 6. No student will be permitted to throw any article within the bus or out the bus window. Pushing, fighting, or other unnecessary disturbances will not be tolerated. 7. Due to space and safety issues, all students must ride the bus to which they have been assigned and sit in their assignedseat. 8. Radios, water guns, noise generating devices, electronic games, lasers, and other inappropriate items are not permitted anywhere on the school bus. Cell phones are not to be used while riding the bus. 9. Parents are not allowed on the bus without permission from the bus driver. Requests to ride another bus must be submitted in advance and is reserved for emergency situations only. Pre–approval must be obtained from the Transportation Coordinator before a child will be permitted to ride a bus other than his/her original bus assignment. Please understand that space is very limited on our buses and it may not be possible to honor the request.

If a child normally rides the bus, a note from the parent is necessary before they will be permitted to walk or ride their bicycle home. If a child is to go home with another adult, the school must have prior written approval in order to grant this request.

Please note the Berlin Borough Board of Education policy that states that “Children who become a serious disciplinary problem on the school bus may have their riding privileges suspended by the Principal/designee. In such cases, the parents of the children involved become responsible for seeing that their children get to and from school safely.” WELLNESS Berlin Community School has a wellness committee that meets at least two times a year. Committee members include: administration, educators, food service personnel, students, school nurses and parents. Listed below is some information about our purpose, plans, goals and objectives.

● Nutrition education and promotion for staff, students, and community ● Review standards and guidelines for all school foods and beverages

● Physical activity and physical education promotion and review of current practices ● Community involvement and special events highlighting physical activity and nutrition ● School wellness week celebration

Please see the attached links below for additional information:

http://changelabsolutions.org/sites/default/files/HHFKA_SchoolEnvironments_FINAL_20120806.pdf

http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/local–wellness–policy–resources/school–nutrition–environment–and–wellness–r esources–0

*As a part of promoting wellness, teachers should incorporate brief, physical activity breaks into the school day.

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