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Bus Safety Rules
Discipline Policy
Transportation Policy & procedures manual
Transportation Procedure for a Change of Permanent or Alternate Address
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Sainte Agathe Academy
Joliette High School and Joliette Elementary School
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Student eligibility to transportation services

Transportation will be provided to students within their school zones meeting the following conditions of eligibility:

  • Kindergarten students who reside at a distance of 800 meters or more from the school they attend.
  • Elementary students who reside at a distance of 1.6 km or more from the school they attend.
  • Secondary students who reside at a distance of 1.6 km or more from the school they attend.
  • Students with physical or mental handicaps who require specialized transportation and have been identified and authorized by the board.
  • Notwithstanding the above conditions, the board may provide transportation in exceptional circumstances where it deems the request to be valid.

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Bus safety rules

Please go over the following rules with your children and stress their importance. Your child's safety is our concern.

1. Always be at the bus stop 10 minutes ahead of scheduled time.

2. Do not play on the street while waiting for the bus.

3. Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop, then board the school bus in single file in an orderly fashion using the handrail.

4. Find a seat quickly without pushing other students and keep the aisle clear.

5. Remain seated, talk quietly and do not eat, drink or leave trash on the bus.

6. When riding the school bus, remember that your driver is in charge. Always listen to your driver's instructions.

7. Never put your head or arms out the window.

8. Know where the emergency exits are. Do not tamper with the emergency exits.

9. Never throw anything in the bus or out the window.

10. When getting off, wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before leaving your seat. Descend in single file.

11. Walk a safe distance from the bus driver can see you and know that you are out of danger.

12. Should you cross in front of the bus, keep the same safe distance, wait and watch for the driver's signal to cross. Do not run...proceed with caution.

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Discipline policy

The discipline policy is based on the premise that personal freedom is accompanied by the responsibility to respect the freedom of others. Common courtesy, good manners and mutual respect are encouraged.

Student Discipline Report
Most discipline problems can be handled by the bus driver by explaining to the student what is required and why. If the problem persists, or if it is of a serious nature, the driver will refer the matter to the school administration by completing a "Bus Discipline Report".

Disciplinary Action
The principal will review the reports submitted by the driver and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Disciplinary action is the responsibility of the school administration. Schools will be expected to apply the discipline policy in order to ensure uniformity throughout the board in the application of sanctions.
Normally a principal will follow a progressive disciplinary process as outlined below. The principal, however, may decide to exercise a different course of action. In the latter instance, the supervisor of transportation will be consulted.

Step I
1. The driver issues a discipline report to the student.
2. The student reports to the principal with the discipline report.
3. The principal meets with the student and sends the discipline report to the parent and advises the driver of the action taken.
4. The parent returns the signed bus discipline report to the school acknowledging receipt

Step II
1. The driver issues a discipline report to the student.
2. The student reports to the principal with the discipline report.
3. The principal meets with the student and sends the discipline report to the parent and advises the driver of the action taken.
4. The parent returns the signed bus discipline report to the school acknowledging receipt.
5. The principal advises the parent in writing that a third discipline report will result in a loss of transportation privileges for a minimum of three days.

Step III
1. The driver issues a discipline report to the student.
2. The student reports to the principal with the discipline report.
3. The principal meets with the student and sends the discipline report to the parent and advises the driver of the action taken.
4. The principal advises the parent in writing of a minimum three-day suspension.
5. The letter will inform the parent that further problems will result in a minimum five-day suspension from transportation, and require a meeting with all parties before bus privileges are reinstated.

Step IV
The principal advises the parents in writing of a five-day suspension from transportation and the obligation of a meeting to discuss future school bus transportation privileges.

N.B. The above-mentioned procedures may be reduced by one step following two (2) months of good behaviour.

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Transportation procedure for a change of permanent address or alternate address

Transportation Procedure for a Change of Permanent or Alternate Address

1.0 Preamble

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board aims to ensure that students authorized to receive transportation services are served in a manner respecting the Transportation Policy and Procedures.

2.0 Introduction

Throughout the school year students move which results in a change of their permanent address. As well, many families require the service of daycare centers or babysitters outside the home. It is therefore important that a procedure is in place to ensure that these requests are handled with the utmost care and that every effort is made to eliminate the possibility of confusion.

3.0 Procedure to follow when requesting a change

Requests for a change of permanent or alternate address will be processed by the school. Parents or students 18 years of age or older are required to complete the necessary transportation form at the school. The parent or student 18 years of age or older must sign the request form. The school will fax the signed request to the Transportation Department for processing. To ensure student safety, no request will be taken over the phone either at the School or the Transportation Department.

4.0 Timeline to process requests

Request Dates Timeline:

  • October 1 to June 30: 72 hours
  • July 1 to August 15 ** : 15 working days
  • August 15 to September 30: 15 working days

** Exceptionally during this period, signed requests for a change of a permanent or alternate address can be mailed to the Transportation Department at the administrative center.

The school will confirm the change and the date of implementation.

No child should ever be put on a school bus without prior school authorization.

During the implementation period, parents or students 18 years of age or older are responsible for their own transportation.

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Transportation policy and procedures

School Closures
School Day Care Services Policy
Transportation Policy & procedures manual
Transportation Procedure for a Change of Permanent or Alternate Address

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School bus contractors telephone numbers


Emergency phone numbers

In case of emergency only before 8:00 a.m. and after 4:30 p.m. immediate assistance is available by calling the school bus contractor.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FOR SAINTE AGATHE ACADEMY

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FOR JOLIETTE ELEMENTARY AND JOLIETTE HIGH SCHOOL

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FOR ALL SCHOOLS EXCEPT JOLIETTE ELEMENTARY AND JOLIETTE HIGH SCHOOL AND SAINTE AGATHE ACADEMY





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