JOHNSON CITY TRANSIT – SCHOOL TRANSIT DIVISION
DISCIPLINARY CODE 2026-2027

 

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FRONT SEAT OFFENSES:

Student will receive a verbal warning and be placed on front seat of the bus as a result of the following:

1.    Failure to remain seated while bus is in motion
2.    Unnecessary noise
3.    Failure to obey the driver
4.    Littering bus interior
5.    Improper boarding/departure procedures
6.    Failure to wear seat belts (where available)

Depending on the severity of the offense, the student may be suspended and/or placed on the front seat.  
Repeat occurrence of front seat offenses will result in suspension of riding privileges.

THREE (3) DAY SUSPENSION:

1.    Rude, discourteous and/or bullying conduct on the bus or at the bus stop (horseplay)
2.    Using profanity 
3.    Spitting or other actions that threaten the health of passengers and/or the driver
4.    Throwing objects outside bus
5.    Making obscene gestures or verbal comments
6.    Spraying perfumes or other types of aerosol irritants on the bus
7.    Video use of cell phones, cameras or any other electronic devices

FIVE (5) DAY SUSPENSION:

1.    Possession of tobacco products
2.    Tampering with bus equipment 
3.    Other behavior relating to safety, well-being and respect for others (reckless horseplay)
4.    Destruction of personal property of others

TEN (10) DAY SUSPENSION:

1.    Fighting on the bus or at the bus stop
2.    Bringing articles on board the bus which may cause injury to others.
3.    Destruction of property (Plus payment for damages)/bus equipment
4.    Throwing objects in or out of bus with intent to do bodily harm and/or create property damage.

INDEFINITE SUSPENSION:

1.    Attacking the driver
2.    Use of combustible material – THIS INCLUDES VAPING MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
3.    Verbal threats and/or intimidation of students/driver on the bus or at the bus stop
4.    Possession of weapons on the bus or at the bus stop 
5.    Possession of drugs and/or paraphernalia on the bus and/or at the bus stop.
6.    Repeated occurrences of misbehavior. 

Other behavior not specifically listed will be decided on a case by case basis depending on the severity of the incident.  

After serving two 2-week suspensions, the 3rd suspension will be for the remainder of the school year.

 

Updated: July 27, 2026