Transportation

2-Hour Delay Bus Schedule

Buses will begin pick up at the same locations as normal but different times:

Pre-K at 10am
Elementary at 9:20am
Middle school at 10am
High School at 8:50am

Contact Us

SCEC Transportation

211 East Columbus Drive

East Chicago, IN 46312

Office: (219) 391-4175

School Bus Safety Video

Bus Drivers

Drivers will make every effort to maintain appropriate student behavior on the bus. When these efforts are no longer effective, the driver will submit a written referral to the Transportation Director. Written referrals will be reviewed by the Transportation Director and sent to school administrators.

Welcome to the School City of East Chicago Transportation Department!

The School City of East Chicago Transportation Department is dedicated to providing students and staff the safest and most efficient means of transportation possible.

Report a Stop Arm Violation

We encourage everyone to report Stop Arm violations, as doing so helps us keep students safe as they travel to and from school. Click here to report a stop arm violation.

Bus Safety

Parents, guardians, and legal custodians are prohibited from boarding and/or riding a school bus without prior permission or Administration approval. Students are to arrive at their assigned bus stop at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time of the bus. Parents, guardians, and legal custodians are to regulate their children’s arrival so that it will not result in a long wait. Parents, guardians, and legal custodians are expected to know bus rules and procedures and support the school in effective enforcement. Parents, guardians, and legal custodians must accept responsibility for student behavior at the bus stop. Where a large number of students are assigned to a stop, parents are expected to share supervision responsibilities.

Suspension of bus privileges does not mean suspension from school. Parents, guardians, or legal custodians are required to transport their students to school in the event of a suspension of bus privileges. Lack of attendance will be considered truancy.

Prior to loading (on the road and at the school) students are required to:
After leaving the bus students are required to:

Prior to loading (on the road and at the school) students are required to:

Be on time at their assigned bus stop.
Stay off the roadway or street while waiting for the bus.
Conduct themselves in a safe manner while waiting.
Wait until their bus comes to a complete stop and the stop arm is out before attempting to board.
Board in an orderly manner and immediately take their seats.
Practice rules of safe behavior as they go to and from their assigned bus stop.

After leaving the bus students are required to:

Bus Rules & Consequences

*These rules and regulations will apply to any trip under school sponsorship. Any infraction of the above rules and regulations will result in the driver proceeding with the steps listed under “Consequences” below.

Rules

Keep all body parts and possessions inside the bus.
Assist in keeping the bus clean and sanitary. Trash goes in the waste container at the front of the bus.
Talk quietly and avoid acting in any manner that distracts the driver’s attention away from driving. This includes but is not limited to teasing others, horseplay, throwing objects, etc.
Refrain from tampering with any bus equipment.
Keep books, lunches, and other articles in their possession.
Sit in the seat assigned by the driver. Students are to remain in their seats while the bus is in motion, and will be held responsible for the condition of the assigned seats surrounding them.
Be ABSOLUTELY quiet while approaching a railroad crossing. Students will remain quiet until the bus has cleared all sets of railroad tracks.
In case of an emergency, remain in their assigned seats on the bus unless instructed by the driver to leave.
Refrain from eating or drinking, chewing gum or having any other objects in their mouths when on the bus.
Leave radios, tape recorders, live animals, or glass bottles at home. Keep musical instruments on their laps or under their seats.
Refrain from the use of profanity, swearing, or any offensive language.
Board and get off at the regularly assigned bus stop.
Use emergency bus exits only at the direction of the driver.
Close windows before getting off the bus.

Minor Infraction Consequences

Major Infractions

The following behaviors are considered to be “major infractions if they occur on a SCEC bus. Students committing any of these infractions will be subject to discipline as described below:

Possession or detonation of firework(s) or incendiary device(s)
Extortion or intimidation of bus driver, monitor, students and / or police officers
Gambling
Throwing objects
Disorderly conduct
Indecent exposure
Damaging personal property
Malicious property damage (student or parent will be financially responsible for damage
Insubordination (extreme)
Activating emergency alarm / exits
False reporting of fire / explosive device
Possession of weapon / firearm
Battery, assault, provocation against driver, monitor, or student
Smoking
Substance abuse
Being under the influence / possession / dealing drugs or alcohol

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