Transportation Referral Categories and Consequences

CATEGORY 1:

Refusing to obey the driver. General profanity: cussing/swearing. Disrespect toward others. Public display of affection. Failure to remain seated/sit in assigned seat. Switching seats while bus is in motion. Forbidden item: food or other. Improper loading/unloading. Verbal Bullying. Bus Disruption

*** Consequences: 1st-Written warning. 2nd & 3rd-2-day bus suspension. 4th-4-day bus suspension. 5th-8-day bus suspension.

CATEGORY 2: Incitement of others-disruption. Selling/trading/extortion. Physical intimidation or bullying. Throwing objects on the bus. Provoking/promoting a fight. Inappropriate physical contact. Possession of matches or lighter. Vandalism-Defacement. Hand/body part out of a window.

*** Consequences: 1st-2-day bus suspension. 2nd-4-day bus suspension. 3rd-8-day bus suspension.

CATEGORY 3: Bus disruption-Severe. Assault/fighting. Sexual Harassment. Sexual Misconduct. Threats/Verbal Abuse. Theft. Vandalism-Severe destruction (**Responsible for cost of repairs). Throwing objects near the driver. Lighting matches/lighter on the bus. Head out of a window.

*** Consequences: 1st-4-day bus suspension. 2nd-8-day bus suspension. 3rd-12-day bus suspension and consideration for long-term/permanent bus suspension. 

CATEGORY 4: Possession of illegal items. Possession of unauthorized substances. Possession of a weapon. Sexual Assault. Threats of death. Severe disruption resulting in removal by Peace Officers. Throwing objects directly at the driver.

*** Consequences: Immediate 12-day bus suspension and consideration for long-term/permanent bus suspension. Authorities contacted

***This list is not meant to encompass all rule infractions or possible consequences. Any behavior that presents significant distraction to the driver, destruction or defacement to the vehicle or discomfort to another passenger will be considered a violation of bus safety rules. Consequences will be considered based on severity and frequency of violations.***