Safety, Security and Discipline

Safety, security and discipline are primary concerns of the Student Transportation Office (STO).  All vehicles utilized in the transportation of students are checked daily to ensure they are safe and serviceable. 

Seatbelt use is mandatory while riding the bus.  Students should always remain seated with seatbelts secure until arrival at their stop or destination.  The same rule applies when riding buses contracted by DoDDS.               

Security attendants perform daily checks and bomb sweeps of school buses.  The attendants are also trained in First Aid and CPR.  Additionally, security attendants also maintain control of students while riding the bus. 

All buses are equipped with on-board-vehicle-surveillance-systems.  Recordings can be used to track student, driver, and attendant actions while bus is operational. 

Any concerns pertaining to safety and security should be directed to the assigned installation STO for resolution. 

Security attendants do a great job maintaining control of their assigned buses; however there are instances of student misconduct.  In Korea District, the STO at each installation is the designee for school bus discipline. 

The STO, upon receiving written report from attendant will contact the student’s sponsor of the incident.  In most cases the first incident will result in a warning only, allowing parents the opportunity to address the problem.  However, future incidents will result in suspension of bus riding privileges for a prescribed period starting at five (5) days.  During periods of suspensions parents are responsible for transporting their student to and from school.