Stowe Early Learning Center PK Handbook | Page 15

After the first few days of the school year , you will know when to expect the bus in the morning and afternoon . Allow 45 minutes on either side of your scheduled pick-up or drop-off time . The bus may be early or late for reasons beyond our control .
If you are not at your child ’ s stop at the end of the day , your child will be returned to school , and we will contact you .
Parents must bring their child to the bus monitor on the bus each morning and come to the bus for their child in the afternoon . No one under 13 years old is allowed to take a child off the bus . The bus driver or the bus monitor cannot get off the bus and walk your child to the door . It is your responsibility to take your child to the bus and pick him / her up at the bus .
Walk your child completely to the bus , holding their hand . Assist your child as they get onto the bus , making sure that they can walk up the stairs . Be aware of younger children that may be with you . The bus monitor cannot lift your child or get off the bus .
When the bus drops off your child , stand directly at the bottom of the stairs to assist your child in walking down the stairs . Be aware of younger children that may be with you .
Head Start regulations require three ( 3 ) bus evacuations or “ bus drills ” per school year . These will be done at the school .
Sometimes children may have unsafe behavior on the bus . If your child causes an unsafe situation , the child will not be allowed to ride the bus for one day following the day of the incident . The child may still attend school being transported by a parent / guardian . If a pattern of unsafe behavior persists , the parent may be asked to transport the child .
If you drop off and pick up your child at SELC , please use the following procedures :
• DO NOT park in the fire lane . The busses cannot get through . Please park in a designated parking spot .
• When your car is parked , please TURN OFF THE ENGINE and DO NOT LEAVE ANY CHILD UNATTENDED IN THE CAR .
• Please hold your child ’ s hand walking in . The parking lot can be very busy .
• Always buckle your child into an appropriate car seat .
Bus transportation shall be furnished through the Open Choice Early Beginnings Program to those children living in towns serviced by CREC Transportation .
It is important for students to maintain good behavior on the bus in the interest of safety and for the well-being of all concerned . Failure to comply with basic safety regulations may result in the loss of bus privileges . Questions or concerns with bus schedules should be directed to : CREC Transportation Division at 860.524.4077 .
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