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a . For students enrolled in grades K through 2 , up to one ( 1 ) mile ; b . For students enrolled grades 3 through 5 one and one quarter ( 1.25 ) miles ; c . For students . enrolled in grades 6 through 12 , one and one half ( 1.5 ) miles . 2 . The walking route does not exceed the limits set forth in subparagraph 1 . above , but presents hazardous conditions ( See Section II ) which the Board cannot reasonably eliminate or adequately abate .
Transportation of Students – Misbehavior on School Buses For misbehavior on the school bus , a student may be denied this transportation . Bus students are entitled to be free from annoyance of disturbers , and as well , to be protected from injury which may result in consequence of the misconduct of a student during transportation . The school bus driver or officials of the bus company must report all cases of such serious misconduct to the school administration . Transportation may be denied the offender in the following manner : The school Principal may deny such transportation up to a total of five days , until the student gives evidence of reform ; and / or the Superintendent may do so up to a period of ten days . Such removal shall be immediately reported to the parent , in writing , and a copy of this letter shall be kept on file in the office of the Superintendent of Schools . No student shall be permanently excluded from riding on the school bus ( when otherwise entitled to do so ) except by order of the Board of Education .
Legal Reference : Connecticut General Statutes 10-220 Duties of boards of education
ENFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Enfield , Connecticut Business / Non-Instructional Operations 3524.1

Hazardous Material in Schools - Pest Management / Pesticide Application The Board of Education believes that structural and landscape pests can pose significant hazards to people , property and the environment . Pests are living organisms such as plants , animals or microorganisms that interfere with human uses for the school site . Strategies for managing pest populations will be influenced by the pest species and the degree to which that population poses a threat to people , property or the environment . Further , the Board also believes that pesticides can also pose hazards to people , property and the environment . The intent of this policy is to ensure the health and safety of students , teachers , staff and all others using district buildings and grounds . The goal of this pest management program is to manage pests in order to :

• Reduce any potential human health hazard and / or to protect against a significant threat to
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