Albuquerque Public Schools
1. Bus Disruption
Appropriate behavior is expected whenever a student is on the bus. Suspension from riding the bus does not mean suspension from school. Instead, the parent/legal guardian will be responsible for transporting the student to and from school. The bus driver or bus assistant will submit a referral to the school administrator to manage the consequence. Bus disruption occurs anytime a student deliberately or inadvertently interferes with the safe operation of a school bus, which is stopped, or moving; behaves in a manner adversely affecting an individual or property on or near the bus itself, at bus stops or at pick-up areas.
Severe Disruption
- Physical harm to other students or staff
- Physical damage to the bus (restitution may be required)
Special Education
For students receiving special education services for a disability that includes behavior needs:
- The IEP team will provide relevant information to the bus company
- The bus assistant, driver, or administrator have discretion in handling day to day minor infractions.
Bus incidents follow the Consequences/Disposition chart below
Not a Stand-Alone Long-Term Suspension Infraction
Consequences/Disposition
Elementary/Middle/High
- 1st Violation - Written Warning
- 2nd Violation - Up to 5 days Suspension from the bus
- 3rd Violation - Up to 10 days Suspension from the bus
- 4th Violation - Suspension from the bus Up to End of the Semester
- 5th Violation - Suspension from the bus Up to the Remainder of the Year
Severe Disruption
- 1st Violation - Up to 10 days Suspension from the bus
- 2nd Violation - Suspension from the bus Up to End of the Semester
- 3rd Violation - Suspension from the bus Up to the Remainder of the Year
Refer for a Police Report*
Special Education
For circumstances in which suspension of privileges for more than ten (10) days, the matter will be reported and referred to the student’s IEP team.
Asterisk (*) Indicates Additional Required action for any Consequence to ensure Student Due Process
Required actions for ALL infractions Listed Below:
- Staff/Student Contact in Student Information System
- Administrative/Parent/Legal Guardian Contact/Conference in the families home language (Schools can only discuss your child in accordance with FERPA Guidelines.)
- Copy of the Referral provided to Parent/Legal Guardian printed from the Student Information System
Updated as of July 2024