Transportation Services and Code of Conduct

          It is the policy of Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools to transport eligible students to and from school. Eligible students are defined as: elementary, middle, high school, and public and private students who live outside the designated walking areas. Eligible students are assigned to a bus and are expected to follow the transportation rules and regulations under the school bus driver's authority and responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of all school bus passengers. Student misconduct may result in disciplinary action, including loss of transportation privilege.

Rider Expectations

1.  Cooperate with the driver at all times; follow all verbal and posted instructions.

2.  Respect the driver and those around you; rude or discourteous behavior will not be tolerated.

3.  Talk quietly; be silent at railroad crossings.                                                                                

4.  Sit properly in assigned seat at all times.

5.  Keep hands/ head/feet and all other objects inside the school bus. 

6.  Eating, drinking, and gum chewing are not permitted at any times. 

7.  Use of tobacco prohibited at all times.

8.  Electronic devices shall not distract the driver, disrupt safety, or violate the district's Acceptable Use Policy.

9.  Cell phones are to remain OFF and out of sight.

10. Remove all headsets before entering or exiting the school bus. The bus driver is responsible for the safe operation of the school bus. Students choosing not to apply with the above rules/expectations will be referred for disciplinary actions.

Removal from the Bus

        The building principle or his/her designee is authorized to suspend a student up to ten days from bus riding privileges. School officials may immediately remove a student  from the bus if student's presents poses danger to person or property, or threat to the safe operation of the school bus. The superintendent may expel a student from bus riding privileges through the end of the semester and compliance with section 3313.66 oh Ohio Revised Code.

  School Delays/ Cancelations

        In the event of adverse weather conditions or other calamity, Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools will communicate with the following local radio and televisions stations about the status of school operations:

                     Television                                                                       Radio

               WDTN Channel 2                                                              WJER 1450 AM

               WKYC Channel 3                                                              WTUZ  99.9 FM

               WEWS Channel 5                                                             WHBC 94.1 FM

               WJW Channel 8

               WTOV Channel 9

               TWC Channel 19

       Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  Whom Should I contact with my questions/ concerns about transportation services?

A:  Questions specifically related to transportation should be directed to the transportation department at 330-859-8804.

Q:  What about questions regarding discipline?

A:  Questions about discipline should be directed to the building principle and/or dean of students.

Q:  Is it possible to have my child dropped off at a different location?

A:  For the safety of all bus riders, students must adhere to one assigned pick-up and one designated drop-off location. The transportation department cannot honor requests for alternate pick-up/ drop-off locations. Only locations specified at the beginning of the year on the student information sheet will be considered valid.

Q:  Why do I need to fill out the same information for each of my children when they ride the same bus?

A: Ohio State Law requires that each driver carry information about each rider aboard the bus. Please notify the transportation and school offices of any changes with student contact and emergency information.

Tuscarawas Valley Local School District

Transportation Department

2637 Tuscarawas Valley Rd NE

Zoarville, OH 44656

Mr. Jim Downing, Director

Phone: 330-859-8804

Mrs. Julie Hoagland, Sectretary

Phone: 330-859-8822

Fax: 330-859-8826

Bus Garage: 330-859-2556

Tuscarawas Valley Primary School

Mrs. Mary Beth Markley. Principal

Phone: 330-859-2461      Fax: 330-859-8885

Tuscawas Valley Intermediate School

Mrs. Diana Flickinger, Principal

Phone: 330-874-3234      Fax: 330-859-8875

Tuscarawas Valley Middle School

Mr. Scott Young, Principal

Mrs. Ashley West, Dean of Students

Phone: 330-874-2427      Fax:330-859-8845

Tuscarawas Valley High School

Mrs Susan Huth, Principal

Mrs. Ashley West, Dean of Students

Phone:330-859-2421     Fax: 330-859-8805

Tuscarawas Valley Central Offices

Mr. Mark Murphy, Superintendent

Phone: 330-859-2213    Fax: 330-859-2706