Barron Area School District

Transportation Department

Todd Maloney
Transportation Supervisor
maloneyt@barron.k12.wi.us
715-537-3295

BUSING INFORMATION

Busing Pick-Up Times and Locations

BUS RIDER RULES (Board Policy #443.2-Rule)

Previous to loading (on the road and at school) bus riders should:

remain in the bus in case of a road emergency.

be on time at the designated school bus stops to help keep the

use appropriate language at all times.

bus on schedule.

cooperate with the driver at all times - disruptive students

stay off the road at all times and conduct themselves in a safe

will be removed from the bus on school grounds to call

manner while waiting.

home for a ride to or from school.

wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting

remember that playing with knives, sharp instruments,

to enter the school bus.

matches, lighters or tobacco use of any type or kind will

be careful in approaching bus stops.

not be permitted. School district rules and Board policies

not be permitted to move towards the bus at the school-loading

regarding weapons and/or illegal substances will be

zone until the buses have been brought to a complete stop.

strictly enforced.

While on the bus, bus riders should:

After leaving the bus, bus riders should:

keep hands, feet, and head inside the bus.

cross the road, when necessary, after getting off from the

assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary.

bus, at least 10 feet in front of the bus, but only after

remember that loud talking, laughing or other disruptions

looking to be sure that no traffic is approaching from

diverts the driver's attention and may result in a serious accident.

either direction.

treat bus equipment as they would valuable furniture in their own

help look after the safety and comfort of small children.

home - damage to seats, etc. must be paid for by the offender.

be alert to the danger signal from the bus driver.

never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.

leave no books, lunches or other articles on the bus.

The driver will not discharge riders at other places than the

keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisles.

regular bus stop at home or at school, unless by proper

help look after the safety and comfort of small children.

authorization from parents or school officials.

not throw anything out of bus windows.

not leave their seat while the bus is in motion.

Co-curricular trips:

not engage in horseplay around or on the school bus.

the above rules and regulations would apply to any

be courteous to fellow students and the bus driver.

trip under school sponsorship.

maintain absolute quiet when approaching a railroad crossing stop.

students shall respect the wishes of a competent

chaperone appointed by the school.

LATE BUS POLICY (Board Policy #751.31)

It is not the intent of the late bus to take students door-to-door. The purpose

The late activity bus is strictly for the following:

of the late bus is to get students in the area of their home so parents do not have

*school sports

to drive to school to pick them up. Parents can meet the late bus or students

*school detention

can walk from their drop-off point.

*students involved in after school activities that are organized

and supervised on school property or on property being used

*The late bus leaves the Riverview Middle School at 5:30 P.M.

by the school for a specific school activity.

*The late bus leaves Barron High School at 5:45 P.M.

Students must board the late bus at the school they attend,

The drop-off points are as follows:

unless written authorization is obtained through their school

South Route

office or authorization has been provided to the transportation

South of the Poor Farm Road to 9th Avenue, west to Hwy. 25 and south to the

supervisor by a coach or advisor (i.e. athletes who practice at

old Hillsdale Post Office building; Hwy. 25 south to Cty. Road U to the Dallas

another building).

Early Learning Center; west on Cty. Road A to Hwy. 25, south to Ridgeland to

drop-off point at Jorstad's Store.

No students will be permitted to ride the late bus if they are

suspended from their regular bus route.

North Route

North on Hwy. 25 to 18th Avenue; west to Cty. Road T; south on Cty. Road T to

All late bus riders will abide by all school bus rules which are

16th Avenue; west to 10th Street; south to Poskin; west on Hwy. 8 to Almena;

enforced on regular bus routes.

stop at trailer court; Cenex station; north on Garfield Street to Lulu Avenue; and

east to stop at the Almena Elementary School.