Evangeline Parish School District

TRANSPORTATION

Address: 2428 Opelousas Road, Ville Platte, LA 70586
Phone: 337-363-3373

The Evangeline Parish School Board contracts the services of First Student for the specific purpose of transporting all students to and from assigned schools. Consequently, all bus assignments and concerns should be brought to their attention. Representatives from First Student may be reached between the hours of 5:30 am and 5:00 pm.

● All students are expected to abide by the rules of conduct established for the use of bus transportation. These rules apply to regularly scheduled bus runs plus extracurricular activities such as field trips and athletic events. Riding a bus is a privilege. Improper conduct on a bus will result in that privilege being denied. Please cooperate with your bus driver and follow the safety rules.

● Only regularly scheduled students should ride a bus. Students who ride a bus to school are expected to return home on the assigned bus unless they have a note from the parents signed by the principal. No “EXTRA” students are allowed to ride the bus home without permission and approval.
● Students are to report to the bus immediately upon dismissal from school unless otherwise instructed
● NOTICE: School buses may be equipped with security cameras and other safety devices to improve transportation quality.
● A school bus with undisciplined passengers creates a hazardous situation. Therefore, for the
safe operation of the school bus, students should be aware of and follow these safety rules:

1. Cooperate with the driver; your safety depends on it!
2. Be on time; the bus will not wait.
3. Cross the road cautiously under the direction of the driver when boarding and leaving the bus.
4. Follow the driver’s instructions when loading and unloading.
5. Remain quiet enough not to distract the driver.
6. Have written permission approved by the principal to get on/off at a different stop.
7. Remain seated on the bus at all times.
8. Keep arms, head, or other objects inside the bus at all times.
9. Refrain from throwing objects in the bus or out of the windows and doors.
10. Use emergency exits only for emergencies, and when instructed to do so.
11. Refrain from eating or drinking on the bus.
12. Avoid the use of or possession of tobacco, matches, cigarette lighters, and obscene materials.
13. No objects are allowed on the bus if prohibited by state, federal, or local school board policies.
14. Band instruments, projects, and other objects too large to be held by the passenger or stored
safely under the seat are not permitted on the bus.
15. Refrain from damaging the bus in any way.

PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION
Students who provide their own transportation to school must park their vehicles in a safe manner in the designated area. Upon arrival, students are to park and lock their vehicles, immediately leave the parking location, and are not to return to the parking area/vehicle unless an official grants permission. All students who drive must park in the designated parking area. Violation of the policy may result in driving privilege being revoked. Parking is a privilege and may require the purchase of a vehicle tag.