1. Students shall not be allowed to leave the bus except at the school they attend or at their home stopping point, unless permission to the contrary has been given by the parents concerned and is also authorized by the Administration of the school the student attends.

2. School bus drivers shall not leave the designated bus stop in the morning before the proper time and wait for up to 10 minutes after school to allow time for the students to board. The bus driver will not be required to wait for anyone who is late.

3. School bus drivers shall maintain firm and reasonable discipline of students. In dealing with unacceptable student behaviour, each time an offence occurs, the driver shall document the incident in writing on the appropriate form and report the incident to the bussing supervisor.

4. At all times school bus drivers shall insure that the bus is operated safely, lawfully and punctually, and in compliance with the agreement between the Contractor and the Board of Education.

5. School bus drivers shall accept as passengers on the bus only those students or other persons who are authorized to ride on that bus by the Board of Education.

6. School bus drivers engaged by the contractor must be fully qualified as required by The Vehicles Act (Sask) and Regulations (Sask).

BOARD APPROVED:

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