Pullman Public Schools

District transportation is only available for eligible elementary and students and students living more than 1 mile from school. Some exceptions are made which are explained in our policy & procedure.

The rules of conduct, for students riding buses, were prepared by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction with the advice of the Chief of the Washington State Patrol and Director of Highways for the State of Washington. If you have any questions about school bus transportation, please contact the Pullman School District transportation department at 509-334-3911.

The vehicle driver has authority and responsibility for the behavior of students using school district transportation. The students must obey the driver promptly and willingly and shall conduct themselves in accordance with the rules and regulations outlined in Procedure 6605P Student Safety: Walking, Biking, and Riding Buses to School.

At the beginning of each school year, a copy of the rules of conduct for students riding buses will be provided to each student who is scheduled to ride a school bus. A copy of the rules of conduct are available upon request at the district office.

Violation of bus-riding expectations may result in a written report when, in the opinion of the driver or bus supervisor, there has been an infraction of the rules applicable to student conduct. The written report is the primary means by which a driver or bus supervisor communicates a student’s conduct to the school and transportation department. This report, in most cases, reflects an infraction of rules which is repeated by the student after his/her having received previous oral warnings from the driver or bus supervisor.

In order for drivers and bus supervisors to effectively maintain control on their buses, it is expected that action be exercised by principals when receiving such a report and that such action be taken within 48 hours.

• First report/ticket: Written warning mailed to parents/guardians.
• Second report/ticket: Three (3) day suspension from riding the bus.
• Third report/ticket: Two (2) week suspension from riding the bus.
• Fourth report/ticket: Permanent suspension for the remainder of the semester.

Flagrant violations (such as abuse of a driver or major violation) may result in a stronger penalty or could accelerate the suspension process.