School Bus Information
Pacific Transportation Management Offices (PACTM0)
Student Transportation Office (STO)
BLDG 5821 on Camp Foster
BLDG 6800 on Kadena Air Base
Mon-Fri 0630-1630 on School Days
Mon-Fri 0730-1630 on Non School Days

School Bus Pass Registration Requirements:
Copy of SD 600, DoDDS Student Registration Form, or Computer Printout

1. Student must be present for a photograph.
2. Address Verification: New registrations and recently moved
   1. On-base letter from Housing Office
   2. Off-base copy of lease and map to residence

• Questions pertaining to school bus registration (passes) should be directed to the PACTMO/STO at 645-7820/2036.
• For the Bus Monitor and Free or Reduced Lunch programs at Foster call 645-2360/2431or Kadena STO 632-9034/9035

PACTMO School Bus Safety/Behavior Standards

ON AND AROUND SCHOOL BUSES STUDENTS WILL:
*Board and exit the bus in an orderly, safe manner.
*Present bus pass when boarding the bus and upon request.
*Remain seated while on the bus.
*Talk with other passengers in a normal voice.
*Keep all parts of the body inside the bus windows.
*Keep aisles, steps, and empty seats free from obstruction.
*Remain fully and properly clothed.
*Treat the driver and fellow students with respect.
*Promptly comply with the bus driver or monitor's instructions.
*Treat the bus and other private property with care.

ON OR AROUND SCHOOL BUSES STUDENTS WILL NOT:
*Fight, push, shove, or trip other passengers.
*Stand or move while the bus is in motion.
*Open windows or extend any item or part of the body from the bus.
*Participate in/or encourage horseplay.
*Use any spray such as, hair spray, perfume or deodorant.
*Run, jump, and swing on ceiling or seat rails.
*Throw or shoot objects in anyway.
*Ride unauthorized bus, loan bus pass to another person.
*Litter in or outside of the bus.
*Consume food or drink to include gum and candy.
*Spit or use saliva in any manner.
*Play radios, walkmans, discmans , etc. or play any electronic games.
*Use profanity, make derogatory racial, ethic, sexual remarks, or use obscene gestures or speech.
*Harass or create an intimidating environment.
*Burn material including cigarettes or pipes.
*Possess or use knives or guns.*Possess pornography material or gamble.
Vandalize the school bus.
*Possess illegal drugs or alcohol.
*Assault other individuals.
*Use or possess unacceptable items identified in the school Code of Conduct.

Bus passes are required for a student to ride the school bus. Bus monitors are under the direct supervision of the 18th Support Group Bus Office. Parental concerns should be reported to the School Bus Transportation Office. The school supervises only the loading and unloading of the buses on the school grounds. Misconduct at the bus stop must be reported to the School Bus Office. The senior commanders on Okinawa have established the following bus rules:

• First incident of student misconduct, regardless of the type offense committed, as recorded on cameras and/or reported to Bus Barn supervisors by adult monitors or local national drivers, will result in 10 days suspension from riding the bus.

• Second incident of student misconduct documented on the same child will result in 30 days suspension.

• The third incident of student misconduct documented on the same child will result in the child being permanently suspended from riding the school bus for the duration of the sponsor's tour on Okinawa.

Sponsors of children who ride the school bus must discuss proper bus conduct with their child and explain any consequences resulting from inappropriate behavior. Questions about discipline can be addressed to the school bus monitor supervisors at the School Bus Office. Students who fail to get off the bus at their assigned stop will be taken to the School Bus Office for pickup by the parent.

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