In previous board meetings, parents expressed concern about safety and discipline outside of school walls, such as on school buses or walking home from the bus stop.

It is difficult for one bus driver to be responsible for keeping eyes on the road and on the students.

Pastor and Mishell Terry, MUSD communications and social-media coordinator, said students are still on “school property” on buses and the student handbook is clear when it comes to disciplinary actions.

The handbook states: “Disciplinary action may result for code of conduct violations which occur outside the school day and on school grounds, on school property, school buses, at school-bus stops, at school-sponsored events or activities, field trips, through the use of technology, or when such an act interferes with the authority of the school system to maintain order.”

Students who fail to abide by expectations will be subject to appropriate discipline.
Pastor mentioned students who have serious disciplinary problems or multiple infractions may have their riding privileges suspended.

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