Bus Information

Bus Companies
Cathedral students are transported to school by Valley Transportation. Busing arrangements are made through the Transportation Dept. ( at the Renfrew County R.C. Separate School Board). For more information regarding route numbers, pick up and drop off times, and bus drivers, contact the following people:

Contact People & Phone Numbers

Call this number first: 735-1031 Renfrew County Catholic District School Board, and ask for Transportation Department

Mr. Bob White:   732-8419


Valley Transportation 735-6152
Chuck Sandrelli


Note: If morning run is canceled, this means the afternoon run is canceled also.

If students wish to travel on a bus other than their own, we request they bring a note or parents can phone the office stating the reason for the change. The office will then issue a one-time pass to be given to the bus driver by the student. We do not like to encourage this practice as some buses already operate close to capacity.

Parents, please take note of your child's bus number.

Pupil Responsibilities Regarding Busing

In order for the Board to provide safe, efficient, reliable and economical transportation, pupils are expected to observe the following rules:

While being transported on school buses, pupils shall:

• be at the bus stop in advance of the scheduled pick up time.
• obey promptly any directions or instructions given by the driver including the allocation of seats where necessary;
• refrain from talking to the driver except in cases of emergency.
• refrain from unnecessarily loud or boisterous talking and the use of abusive or profane language.
• remain seated at all time.
• sit two to a seat where possible.
• keep windows closed at all times unless otherwise instructed by driver.
• keep arms, head and feet inside the bus.
• refrain from smoking and the use of drugs and alcohol.
• refrain from littering the bus.
• be responsible for any willful damage to the bus.

Pupil Misbehaviour on Buses

Should a driver be unable to secure the cooperation of a misbehaving pupil, he/she shall immediately report to the principal of the school the name of the pupil, and the nature of the offence using a Breach of Discipline Report Form. The principal will then take any action(s) he/she deems necessary, which may include withdrawal of the pupil's bus privileges. The principal shall notify the parents in writing of any school bus suspension. Withdrawal of bus privileges does not exempt the pupil from regular school attendance.
(See Sec. 10 (c) and 11 (a) of the Regulations)


School Bus Safety Rules
Responsibilities/Consequences

Introduction:

The safety of all pupils on the school bus requires that prompt and appropriate action be taken when a pupil chooses to ignore the school bus safety rules. The school bus driver shall maintain control on the school bus, using the principles of assertive discipline. A pupil who refuses to cooperate with the driver shall be reported by the driver to the principal/designate, using the Breach of Discipline Report Form. The next step will be the immediate and consistent application of the following consequences by the principal/designate, with the full support of the School Boards.

Examples Of Misconduct

Serious: Sitting in unauthorized seat / Littering on the bus / Carrying unauthorized equipment on the bus:

Consequences: The principal/designate may conference; shall warn the pupil; and inform the parents; and may impose a school bus suspension up to a maximum of 10 school days.


More Serious: Yelling or loud talk / Using obscene language or gestures / Play Fighting / Opening bus windows without permission / Ignoring safe loading or unloading procedures:

Consequences: The principal/designate shall conference with the driver and pupil; shall inform parents; may impose a school bus suspension up to a maximum of 20 school days.


Very Serious: Not obeying the driver's instructions / Threatening or intimidating driver or other pupils / Standing, leaving seat or running in aisle while bus is in motion / Fighting on the bus / Throwing or shooting objects on, off or at the bus / Tampering with safety or emergency equipment on the bus / Projecting parts of the body outside of the bus / Smoking or lighting matches or lighters on the bus / Vandalizing the bus / Using alcohol or drugs on the bus / Consuming food or drink on the bus

Consequences: The principal/designate shall conference with the driver and pupil; shall inform parents; may impose a school bus suspension up to a maximum of 10 months.