Maplesville Baptist Church Bus Policy
RULES FOR THE BUS:
Revised August 2024
- Riding a church vehicle is a privilege and riders should treat it as such.
- No Food, Drinks or Toys (Unless given to you on the bus)
- In attempt to save on travel time, please call or text the bus driver if your child is not riding.
- All riders must stay seated at all times (seats in seats and backs on backs). All riders/drivers must have seat belts on and fastened if available. Riders are not to extend arms or hands out of the vehicle windows or throw any objects out of the windows.
- NO vulgar, obscene language or swearing will be tolerated.
- You must respect and obey your driver and leaders at all times.
- You must show courtesy and respect for your fellow riders. In other words, there will be no hitting, name calling, or making fun of other riders.
- If any damage to a bus/van is done, the rider and parents must be responsible to pay for the repair work.
- If a child is to be dropped off at a place different from where he/she is picked up, the bus captain MUST BE notified in advance by a note signed by the parent. If a parent comes to pick up the child, the parent must first check in with a ministry leader.
- Please be ready to load when the bus/van arrives.
- Talking is allowed in a low volume. No shouting.
- Bus permission forms MUST be completed and submitted prior to children being put on the bus route. Due to a limited number of seats available and determined pre-route, no children may ride the bus home who were not picked up by the bus.
Riding on the church bus is a privilege and students can be suspended for breaking the rules listed above or for any behavior that disrupts the safe operation of the bus. Safety is our priority.