Bus DisciplinePBIS
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
Presented by:
Mary Margaret Salls,Albert Felts, andChristy Clemons
Maintain and communicate
high expectations for student
success
Build positive relationships with students
Create consistent, predictable
classroom and school-wide
routines
Teach students how to behave
successfully
Provide consistent
monitoring and supervision
Provide frequent positive
feedback
Correct misbehavior in a calm, consistent, and
logical manner
It doesn’t have to be like this…
1. Why PBS and Buses Everyone in a School is an Educator
A Good Bus Ride Can… Set the tone of the day Be a child’s only positive experience Be a time to prepare for school Be a time to wind down from school
The Disconnect Between Buses and Schools
Initial Discussion
PBIS Training for Drivers is NOT a quick fix
This will not produce immediate results
Leadership and follow up is a necessary component
How Can You Implement PBS On Your Buses1. Establish a PBIS Team
2. Align with school and district PBIS efforts
3. Develop clear expectations for:
-Waiting for the Bus
-Entering the Bus
-Riding the Bus
-Exiting the Bus
4. Teach all expectations
5. Reward appropriate behaviors
6. Remember 5:1 positive to negative principle
7. Use data to monitor and adjust
Essential Practices of Positive Behavior Support
DefineTeach
MonitorAcknowledge
CorrectUse Information
Teaching Expectations
B.U.S.
Be Responsible
Use Safety
Show Respect
BUSBUS ResponsibleResponsible SafeSafe RespectfulRespectful
Waiting for BusWaiting for Bus Be on timeBe on timeHave belongings together Have belongings together and organizedand organizedKnow and understand Know and understand expectationsexpectations
Stay at least 20 feet backStay at least 20 feet backLine up single file in an orderly Line up single file in an orderly mannermannerWait for Driver directionsWait for Driver directions
Respect each other Respect each other Respect others’ property Respect others’ property Use proper languageUse proper language
Entering the BusEntering the Bus Move to assigned seat Move to assigned seat Dispose of trash in Dispose of trash in receptacle (uneaten foods receptacle (uneaten foods included)included)
Proceed in a single file lineProceed in a single file lineUse handrailUse handrailWalk on bus and walk to seatsWalk on bus and walk to seats
Greet driver Greet driver Be courteousBe courteousUse proper languageUse proper language
Riding the BusRiding the Bus Keep school supplies and Keep school supplies and cell phones in backpackcell phones in backpackKeep food and drink in your Keep food and drink in your bagbagFollow Driver directionsFollow Driver directions
Keep self & objects inside the bus Keep self & objects inside the bus Keep aisles & emergency exits Keep aisles & emergency exits clear clear Remain seated in assigned seatRemain seated in assigned seatKeep backpacks on your lapKeep backpacks on your lap
Keep hands, feet and objects to Keep hands, feet and objects to self self Use appropriate language Use appropriate language Use a quiet voice (level 2)Use a quiet voice (level 2)Respect bus property Respect bus property
Exiting the BusExiting the Bus Follow Driver directionsFollow Driver directionsTake belongings with youTake belongings with you
Stay seated until bus comes to a Stay seated until bus comes to a complete stopcomplete stopTake turns leaving; front to back Take turns leaving; front to back Move safely away from the bus Move safely away from the bus Use handrailUse handrail
Appreciate and respect othersAppreciate and respect othersKeep hands, feet and objects to Keep hands, feet and objects to self self Be courteous Be courteous
Voice Signals for the Bus 0 Be Silent
1 Whisper
2 Quiet Voice
3 Normal Conversation
4 Outside Voice
WHY PBS??Increased Valuable Time
Reduction in Referrals: Increased academic time for students Increased time for administrators to focus on
academic leadership Decreased bus/classroom disruptions Improvement in district-wide environment Increased Time To Drive The Bus Without
Distractions!
Coordinating with Schools
Why is this important?
Coordination
What are the biggest barriers? Who do you talk to? When can you find time? What is the best way to do this?
5. Follow Up
Collaboration with District Leadership
Collaboration is essential in follow-up Train + Hope = Ineffective strategy PBS Leadership – Transportation
Leadership – Building Leadership
Including drivers in all stepsDefining ExpectationsTeaching ExpectationsMonitoring BehaviorsAcknowledging Expected BehaviorCorrecting Behavioral ErrorsUsing information for decision making
Bus Referrals after One Year of Implementation
Allow yourself plenty of time to get there
Remember to bring the kids along
No matter how tempting….. Stay Positive!
Questions