Transportation
Transportation Services
The school bus is an important part of your student's day. The bus driver is a vital link between home and school. The Transportation Department plays a key role in the education of all students within our school district, as the school bus is an extension of the classroom. The Tattnall County School System is committed to providing the safest and most efficient transportation possible for our students. This is a cooperative effort between the parents, teachers, school administrators, bus drivers, and the community. Transportation of these students operates in compliance with policies and procedures established by State of Georgia Department of Education and the local Tattnall County Board of Education.
Transportation Supervisor
Neil DeLoach
ndeloach@tattnall.k12.ga.us
Assistant Transportation Supervisor
Tyrone Griffin
tgriffin@tattnall.k12.ga.us
Bus Forms and Safety Links
School Bus Safety
School bus safety is a reality when everyone involved takes an active role in educating themselves and our students. Teachers, parents, administrators, transportation personnel, and roadside companions all play an important part in keeping our children safe while on or around the school bus. Specific rules and regulations were developed and are enforced in order to ensure the safety of students. It is important that each student realize his or her role in achieving this goal. Students must cooperate with the driver and obey all rules and regulations. Parents are encouraged to support the bus drivers in their efforts to perform their duties in a safe manner. The school bus is an extension of the classroom. To keep our students safe, please talk with your child(ren) to adhere to the following:
*Arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes before pick-up time.
*Stay out of the School Bus “Danger Zone” 12 feet around the bus.
*Wait in an orderly fashion 12 feet back in line at the bus stop. Don’t push and shove.
*Wait for the driver’s signal before crossing the street or approaching the bus.
*The Bus “HORN” means “DANGER!!” Seek safety.
*Always cross the street in front of the bus. NEVER cross the street behind the bus.
*Never crawl under a school bus. If you drop something, LEAVE IT!
The bus driver and monitor are authorized to take the following actions regarding inappropriate bus behavior:
*Talk to students about proper bus behavior.
*Assign seats when necessary.
*Ask Parent to step away from the door.
*It is unlawful for a parent to get on a school bus. Ga Code 20-2-1181 Disrupting School /Ga Code 20-2-1182 Abuse of School Employees
Listed below are some of the conduct requirements expected of every student. Please read them carefully and discuss each of them with your student.
*No eating or drinking soft drinks on the school bus. Water okay.
*No loud noises, talking, laughing, or “horse-play” that might distract the driver.
*Do not move from your seat while the bus is in motion.
*No use of tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, or vaping.
*Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus.
*Do not deface the interior of the bus or bus seats.
*Sit facing the front of the bus, and keep feet out of the aisle.
*Objects other than those related to school are not allowed on the bus.
*Do not throw anything out of the bus windows.