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Bus Stop Safety

There are multiple situations that are beyond the control of Huffman ISD. As in all circumstance, parents should be proactive in safeguarding their children and not leave that responsibility to chance or delegate it to others.

There are several things that parents can and should do to increase the safety of their children.

  • Parents are encouraged to provide supervision for their child going to and from the bus stop and at the stop, if necessary. (A substantial number of stops already have parents that wait at the stops.)
  • Parents should discuss with their child about avoiding suspicious people or vehicles.
  • Have a plan of action the child should take if they encounter a problem.
  • Pre-k, Kindergarten, through 2nd Grade students are required to have an adult at the stop. In most cases, if the smaller child has a sibling that's in a higher grade level (4th or 5th Grade), we will permit the smaller student to get off with the older sibling. Some small children may require an adult to be present before the student will be allowed off the bus.

Procedures While Waiting for the Bus

  1. Be at your bus stop ten (10) minutes before scheduled pick-up and be ready to board.
  • Drivers cannot wait or honk for students. Parents and students, please wait 10 minutes after the scheduled pick-up time before reporting a late bus.
  1. Show respect for private property and be a good neighbor at the bus stop.
  2. Be aware of suspicious people and vehicles.
  3. Stay off the roadway while waiting for the bus. Maintain proper behavior at the bus stop. No horseplay.
  1. When the bus approaches, form a line and be prepared to load immediately.
  2. Do not start walking or run towards the bus as it approaches the stop.
  3. Stand clear of the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the door opens.
  4. Make sure the bus driver can see you at all times.
  5. If an article drops or rolls near, or under the bus, do not go after it. Go to the door and ask the driver for help.
  1. If a child misses the bus they are to follow the procedure that the parent has instructed them to do. In most cases, a bus will not be sent back to pick up students that were not present at their designated bus stop.

Loading the Bus

  1. If you must cross the road to board the bus then wait for the driver to give a clear signal before crossing.
  1. Pay attention to cars that may not be stopping.
  2. Do not push or shove.
  3. Load one at a time and form a single file line.
  4. If you drop anything near or under the bus, do not go after it. Go to the driver and ask for help.
  1. Make sure the driver can see you. If you cannot see the driver’s eyes, then he/she cannot see you. STAY OUT OF BLIND SPOTS. Stay ten (10) feet away from the bus.   
  1. Use the handrail and take one step at a time.
  2. Caution should be given about wearing clothing or bags with dangling cords. They can pose a safety hazard by getting caught on the handrail.
  1. Go directly to your seat. The bus will not move until all students are seated.

Getting Off the Bus

  1. Stay seated until the bus is completely stopped. Wait for your turn to leave the bus.
  2. Use the handrail and take one step at a time when leaving the bus.
  3. Caution should be given about wearing clothing or bags with dangling cords. They can pose a safety hazard by getting caught on the handrail.
  1. If you drop anything near or under the bus do not go after it. Go to the driver and ask for help.
  1. If you must cross the road after exiting the bus then wait for the driver to give a clear signal before crossing the road.
  1. NEVER CROSS THE ROAD BEHIND THE BUS. CAUTION: Be alert for vehicles that may not stop when the bus is loading or unloading students.
  1. Make sure the driver can see you. If you cannot see the driver’s eyes, then he/she cannot see you. STAY OUT OF BLIND SPOTS. Stay ten (10) feet away from the bus.
  1. Cross all streets at intersections when possible. Obey all traffic signals and signs on your way home.
  1. Do not chase or hang on to the bus.
  2. Go straight home and avoid suspicious people or vehicles.