Transportation

Appling County Board of Education School District

Back-to-School Community Letter
2025–2026 School Year

Dear Parents and Community Members,

As we prepare to welcome students back for the 2025–2026 school year, I want to extend my
warmest greetings and share our excitement for the year ahead. The start of a new school year
is always filled with promise—a fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and build strong connections
across our schools and community.

Over the summer, our dedicated staff have been hard at work preparing and updating safety
procedures to enhance our student transportation services. We have revised the Student Bus
Ridership Discipline Rules for the 2025–2026 school year. Our goal is to ensure a safe,
supportive environment for every student we transport. These updates reflect our ongoing
commitment to academic excellence and student well-being.

This year, our theme is “Together We Thrive.” We believe that when families, educators, and
community members work together, we create the strongest foundation for student success. We
encourage you to stay involved—by attending school events, checking our district transportation
webpage, or simply asking your child about their day.

Key Changes Include:

Tiered Consequences: A new progressive discipline system will be implemented for
repeated or serious infractions, including verbal warnings, parent conferences,
temporary suspension of bus privileges, and, in severe cases, long-term suspension
from transportation services.
Zero Tolerance for Unsafe Behavior: Actions such as fighting, bullying, vandalism, or
tampering with safety equipment will result in immediate disciplinary action.
Bus Behavior Expectations: Students are expected to remain seated, use respectful
language, and follow the driver’s instructions at all times.
Parental Notification: Parents/guardians will be promptly informed of any incidents and
the resolution.

Please check our district website and social media channels for continuous updates. We ask all
parents to discuss the 2025–2026 Bus Ridership Rules with your child. Look for a form to come
home during the first week of school. Please review, sign, and return it to the bus driver.

On behalf of the entire Transportation Department, thank you for your continued support and
partnership. We are honored to serve your children and look forward to a fantastic school year.

With Gratitude and Enthusiasm,
Charles L. Vann, Sr.
Director of Transportation
Appling County School District

Bus Riders Parent & Student acknowledgement form ACSS Transportation Operations Manual