Transport – Rohini

TRANSPORTATION POLICY

The school does not provide transportation facility to parents.

However, the school operates its own buses primarily for teachers and some of the old students who were provided the facility in the initial years. The parents are expected to make their own arrangement for pick and drop of their child.

THE TRANSPORTATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PARENTS USING TRANSPORT POLICY

The list of stops is prepared keeping in view the convenience and safety of all the commuters. Therefore, buses will not stop according to individual convenience.
Parents are required to pick up the child from the designated stop. In case the parent/guardian/caretaker is not there to receive the child with the I-card, the driver is instructed to bring back the child to the school.
In case of a change in route or destination, please inform the school transport authorities in writing to facilitate efficient planning. Please inform us in advance because drivers are not authorized or permitted to take these decisions. Please avoid calling drivers directly as the mobile phones given to them are for emergencies only and they are not permitted to use them while driving.
Students in Class V or above will be allowed to enter their homes or compounds without being met by a parent / guardian / caretaker ONLY IF a signed authorization letter is on file with the school.
Students will be held responsible for any damage caused to the bus by their negligence or vandalism and fine will be incurred.
On receiving a complaint against a student causing in-discipline or being disobedient to the bus staff, his/her bus facility is liable to be withdrawn.
Parents should drop their children outside the bus and should not board the school bus.
Parents are requested not to complain to the bus driver, conductor or security guard but report the matter to the transport in charge in writing.
Please ensure that you understand the transport rules and encourage your child to follow them to enable the smooth running and safety of the transport system.

RULES FOR STUDENTS AVAILING THE BUS FACILITY

All the students using the school bus or public transport are expected to be at the stop at least five minutes before the arrival time of the bus.
Buses will not wait for late comers.
Students should board and exit the bus in an orderly and safe manner.
No student should come near the entry door of the bus until it comes to a complete halt.
Children should stay away from the main road until the bus arrives.
The front door of the bus is the only authorized entrance and exit.
All students should occupy the vacant seats immediately after boarding the vehicle.
Students are to occupy only one seat in the bus.
Sit with your bottom on the seat, your back against the seat, and your feet on the floor.
Students should not lean out of the window and should keep all body parts inside.
Students should not leave their seat/stand without permission from the driver.
Do not litter on the bus, damage or destroy property.
Students must avoid eating in the vehicle.
Talk in a quiet voice to the person next to you.
No student should disturb or harass any other student, teacher, didi or bhaiyya in the bus.
Do not disturb others, especially the driver travelling in the school transport. In appropriate behaviour can cause accidents.
Students should not distract or interfere with the bus driver. Inappropriate distractions can cause accidents.
Students should not play games within the bus that cause physical harm to other students.
Students will not indulge in any form of physical or verbal abuse.
Students should treat the bus and other private property with care.
No student will tamper with bus/ vehicle controls or emergency equipment.
Any damage caused to the vehicle will be charged to the person responsible or when not owned up divided equally amongst passengers. This is your transport and for your comfort. Take care of it.
The drivers are authorized to stop buses at the designated stops only, unless otherwise directed by the teacher in the bus.
Be courteous to the staff on the bus and follow instructions.Students will be respectful and listen to the gaurds, didis and bhaiyyas in the bus.
Always obey and respect the bus monitor/ conductor and the driver.
Usage of cell phones or any other electronic gadgets is not allowed.
When disembarking from the vehicle, ensure that you are carrying all your belongings and look out carefully for the road traffic.
Students should not get on or off the bus while it is in motion.
Students should not use unassigned bus or unassigned bus stop without permission.
Parents are requested not to complain to the bus driver/guard in case of a problem but report the matter to the Transport In Charge/Class Teachers in written.
To pick up the child at the bus stop, it is mandatory that the I-card is presented to the bus guard.
No parent will board the bus without the permission of the school.
No parent will take any disciplinary action in his own hands against any other student.

CHILDREN USING PUBLIC/HIRED TRANSPORT

The above mentioned rules are also applicable to students availing public transport. The school shall take necessary action if the disciplinary issue is brought to school. All the parents should also pass on the copy of the rules to the public transporters hired by them.

BUS DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS:

When students misbehave on the bus, they put themselves and others at risk of serious injury. As a result, we take repeated offenses very seriously and will assign consequences accordingly. It is imperative that students respect and obey the Route Incharges , the Gaurds on Duty and the Driver.
Level One – First or minor offense, verbal warning by bus conductor.
Level Two – Repition of the First level offense or more serious offense, written warning by Transportation manager; Class Teacher notified, Disciplinary Form will be sent home for parent signature or parents are called; student loses transportation privileges for one week (5 days),The student misbehavior gets documented in the School/ERP system.
Level Three – Repetition of any of the above or offence of more serious nature parents will be called; student placed on Behavior Probation Student loses bus privileges for the rest of the year, subject to additional discipline as appropriate.Termination from school may also happen.

GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS USING PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION:

The vehicle must be in good condition.
Sitting capacity should not exceed the number of seats available in the cab.
The authorized driver has adequate driving experience.
The Vehicle should only be CNG operated.
It is advisable that parents carry out due police verification of the cab driver and road-worthiness of the vehicle. Details of the vehicle and driver’s license number are to be provided to the school for our records.
The telephone numbers of co-parents are kept by each parent using that vehicle.
The telephone numbers of driver and cab details to be provided to the transport manager as well as the concerned class teacher.

DISPERSAL OF THE CHILDREN USING PERSONAL OR PRIVATE TRANSPORT

Students who come to school on their own should arrive at the school before the bell rings.
No student is allowed to come to school in a self-driven scooter/motorcycle/car.
The school gates will close at 7:45 a.m.
No request seeking permission to allow the child to go to friends/relatives houses shall be entertained.