Should a student’s behavior require more than verbal communication from the driver, the following formal corrective action procedures will be used:
Transportation (Bus) Discipline
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GoldStar Transit - Discipline
If a student is caught fighting or brings a weapon on the bus, an immediate loss of bus privileges will be issued, parents/guardians contacted, and district notified.
No ineligible or guest riders are allowed. If a guest or ineligible rider is discovered, the parents/guardians will be notified and corrective action will be taken.
The purpose of these procedures is to provide fair warning and, in some cases, the opportunity to correct behavior rather than punish. However, misconduct will be punished in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct; the privilege to ride in a school bus, may be suspended or revoked.
Neither Burleson ISD, the bus driver, nor GoldStar Transit is responsible for lost or left behind articles. Everyone who is eligible for bus service has the right to have a safe ride to and from school. Please be courteous to the driver and other riders. If a problem does arise, please feel free to call GoldStar Transit at 817-245-1180.
Goldstar Discipline Outline
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Goldstar reserves the right to skip steps according to the severity of the infraction.
Any combination of offenses will elevate Write Up to the highest tier level for consequences.
NO SKATEBOARDS OR LOOSE ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT ALLOWED ON BOARD
ALL INSTRUMENTS MUST BE CARRIED IN STUDENT'S LAP WHILE ON BOARDThe purpose of these procedures is to provide fair warning and, in some cases, the opportunity to correct behavior rather than punish. However, misconduct will be punished in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct; the privilege to ride on a school bus may be suspended or revoked.
Neither Burelson ISD, the bus driver, nor Goldstar Transit are responsible for lost or left behind articles. Everyone who is eligible for bus service has the right to have a safe ride to and from school. Please be courteous to the driver and other riders. If a problem does arise, please feel free to call GoldStar Transit : (817)245-1180.
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1st Tier Offenses / Consequences
1st Tier Offenses
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Yelling, Screaming, Making Loud Disturbing Noises
- Walking in Isle While Bus is in Motion
- Standing Up While Bus is in Motion
- Sitting in an Unassigned Seat
- Switching Seats While Bus is in Motion
- Inappropriate Use of Cell Phone
- *No audible sounds, photographs, video recordings
- Talking Negatively About Another's Race or Sexual Orientation
- Opening Windows
- Placing Body Parts Out of Window
- Throwing Items Out of Window
- Hoodies Not Removed While on Bus
- Hitting / Banging on Bus
- Not Following Bus Driver Directions
- Eating Food / Drinking While on the Bus
- Leaving Trash on the Bus
* Damages to bus that require replacement is an automatic 10 day suspension of bus privileges & cost of replacement must be paid in full before student will be allowed to access bus privileges.
1st Tier Consequences
1st Write Up: Warning - Driver Notifies Parents
2nd Write Up: Call to Parent from Driver or Discipline Coordinator
3rd Write Up: 03-10 day Suspension of Bus Privileges
4th Write Up: 05-15 day Suspension of Bus Privileges
5th Write Up: 10-30 day Suspension of Bus Privileges
6th Write Up: 30 day - Permanent Suspension of Bus Privileges
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2nd Tier Offenses / Consequences
2nd Tier Offenses
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Play Hitting / Wrestling
- Profanity Towards Each Other or Driver
- Vulgar Language
- Sexual Harassment*
- Kissing, Inappropriate Touching, Etc.
- Getting Off at the Wrong Stop
- Not Giving Correct Name / ID Number Upon Request
- Intentional Disruption
- Persistent Behavior
- Possession of a Prohibited / Disruptive Item
- Throwing Objects of Any Kind
- Racial Slurs
* Damages to bus that require replacement is an automatic 10 day suspension of bus privileges & cost of replacement must be paid in full before student will be allowed to access bus privileges.
2nd Tier Consequences
1st Write Up: 05-10 day Suspension of Bus Privileges
2nd Write Up: 08-15 day Suspension of Bus Privileges
3rd Write Up: 15-30 day Suspension of Bus Privileges
4th Write Up: 30 day - Permanent Suspension of Bus Privileges
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3rd Tier Offenses / Consequences
3rd Tier Offenses
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Fighting
- Intimidation / Bullying
- Tobacco / Vape / Alcohol Usage
- Theft
- Vandalism / Graffiti*
- Verbal / Written Harassment or Threat
- Possession of an Illegal Substance
- Possession / Sharing of Inappropriate Images
- Destruction of Another's Property
* Damages to bus that require replacement is an automatic 10 day suspension of bus privileges & cost of replacement must be paid in full before student will be allowed to access bus privileges.
3rd Tier Consequences
1st Write Up: 10-15 days Suspension of Bus Privileges
2nd Write Up: 15-30 days Suspension of Bus Privileges
3rd Write Up: 30 day - Permanent Suspension of Bus Privileges
