Grundy County Schools

School Bus Route List

Bus 1, School Swiss, Drive Jerry Stockwell

Hwy 399 to Sequatchie County Line, Stage Coach Rd., Cordell Mtn., Barkers Cove Rd., Swiss School and picks up High School students then goes to GCHS. 

Bus 3, School Tracy Elementary & GCHS, Driver Ralph Shrum

 Hwy 41 to Gizzard Creek, Pryor Ridge, Meeks Rd., White City Cr., Myers Hill.

Bus  5, School North, Driver Lisa Nunley

Hwy 108 to  Johnson Rd, Warren County Line, Hubbards Cove, Skymont (Deer Run), Hobbs Rd, Soldier Rd, Baker Rd, Hwy 108 from Gap Rd. to the Junction of Hwy 56.

Bus 6, School Tracy Elementary, Driver Brenda Trussell

 Clouse Hill Rd., Orange Hill Rd, Parmley Hollow Rd, Browns Hollow, Grundy Lakes Rd, Hoot Hollow, Hobbs Hill.

Bus 7, School Swiss, Driver Shannon Scruggs

Cullen Savage Rd, Daus Mtn Rd., Turner Rd., Tatesville Rd., Hwy 108, Frank Ln., JB Hart Ln., 60^th Ave. South across from the old BP Station

Does 2 routes

Bus 9, School Swiss & GCHS, Driver Jan Johnson

 Hwy 108, Layne’s Circle, Burnt Orchard Rd, Chiggertown Loop, Big Mine Rd, East Lee Dr., Rock Ave., Bottom Rd, Braden Rd, High School Students on Hwy 108 to Hwy 399 then from 55^th Ave to GCHS.

Bus 10, School Tracy Elementary & GCHS , Driver Lori Franklin               

Nickajack Trail, North Bluff, Central Ave, Monteagle Police Station.,  Hwy 41, Nickajack Trail, Forrest Point, Highlander Cr., Hwy 41, Monteagle Greens Apt., Armory Rd., Little Lake, Apple Orchard, Hwy 41, Glen Oak Cr, Hwy 41 to TCE then to GCHS

Bus 11, School Tracy Elementary, Driver Donna Cunningham

Plainview, Orchard Dr., Mtn View Ln.,18^th st.,7^th st.,10^thst., Lankfordtown, Dutchtown, then to TCE

Bus 16, School Coalmont & GCHS, Driver Jana Crisp

Dogtown Rd, Company Farm, Freemont Rd, Partin Circle, 6^th st., Lakeshore Dr., Hwy 56, Hwy 108 to 20^th AVE. (She shuttles 2 kids from Swiss to North and back)

Bus 18, School North & GCHS, Driver (Sub)

Gap Rd., Fitchtown Rd, Hwy 56,Canyon DR, Industrial Park Rd, Penwood DR, Colony Rd., North Elementary

Bus 19, School Swiss, Driver J.D. Hood

Hwy 108, 20^th Ave, Boldin Rd, Colony Rd South of the Ranger creek, Wischer Rd, 20^th to Swiss Colony Cemetery Rd, Colony Rd. to 5oth Ave.40^th ave. then Lee Hargis to 20^th then Fletcher Rd. Then 20^th ave. to Hwy 108. Red Barn Rd, 50^th Ave, Cherry Acres, Hwy 108, 60^th North from the BP. 

Bus 20, School Tracy Elementary, Driver Alphene Nunley

Flatbranch Rd, Hobbs Hill Rd, Firetower Rd, Old Altamont Rd, Hwy 56, Haley Creek, Hwy 56, Altamont St, James Turner Rd, Hillside Cr, Sims St, Beersheba St, Nathurst St, Altamont St then Tracy Elementary.

Bus 22, School Tracy Elementary, Driver Gary Ladd

 Trussell Rd, Dubose St., Monteagle Falls Rd., Raulston Ave., Ingman Farm, Pigeon Springs Rd.

Bus 23, School Pelham, Driver Joyce Walker

 Hwy 41, Bells Mill Rd, Layne’s Cove Rd, Bells Cove Rd, Bells Mill Rd, Providence Rd, Hwy 64, Hwy 50, Argo Rd, Hawk Hollow Rd., meets High School Bus at Elk Head Church, White Ridge Rd., Pelham Elementary

Bus 24, School Tracy City Elementary & GCHS, Driver Dottie Brown

Sweeton Hill, Q Switch, Flatbranch Spur, B-Mine, Lockhart Town Rd, Tipple Rd, Johnny Parson, Adams Rd.            

Bus 26, School Tracy Elementary & GCHS, Driver Alan Mayes

Raulston Ave, Hwy 41, Altamont St, to Hwy 56 to Q Switch Rd to Flatbranch Rd,  Roddy Springs Rd, Hwy 56 to Coalmont School then to GCHS.

(Spec-Ed) Bus 27, School Swiss & GCHS, Driver Shannon Scruggs

Hwy 399 to Hwy 108 to Palmer, 55^th Ave Gruetli, GCHS (Could possibly have to transport to North for handicap student that parent transports

(Spec-Ed) Bus 31, School North & GCHS, Driver Angela Nolan

Firetower Rd, Hobbs Rd, Hwy 108, Gap Rd, Hwy 108, Hwy 50, Old Burroughs Cove Rd, Hwy 108, Hwy 56, to GCHS

Bus 34, School Pelham, North, and GCHS, Driver Ginger Harris

Paynes Cove Rd, Leo Sanders, Hwy 50, Hwy 41, White Ridge Rd.,Camp Ground Rd, Burroughs Cove Rd., Hwy 50 to North then to GCHS

Bus 35, School North, Driver Ellen May

Hwy 56, Stone Door RD, Gentle River RD, Pan Handle, Hwy 56, John Richardson RD, Besstown RD, Northcutts Cove RD, Woodland Acres, Henley DR, Hwy 56  to North Elementary.  

Level 1 Offenses 

1. Bus driver has the right to assign seats, and may be directed so as a matter of policy.

2. Students are expected to be at their bus stop at least (5) minutes before normal bus arrival time.

3. If it is necessary to cross the street or roadway, students must wait until the driver signals them to cross, and cross the street or roadway 10 - 15 feet in front of the bus

4. Bus seats must be shared with other students on a daily basis---- Limit of (3) students per seat. Drivers may assign any or all seats on the bus as they deem necessary.

5. All books, book bags, backpacks, and other items must be kept out of the aisles/walkway. Carry-on items will not occupy another students seat, nor extend above the seat back.

6. No windows or doors will be opened or closed without the permission of the bus driver.

7. Students should always use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus.

8. Chewing gum, eating, or drinking any beverage is prohibited.

9. The use of electronic devises or other items in manner that interfere with the safe operation of the bus or distract the driver is prohibited. This may include (but is not limited to ) radios, cell phones, cd/tape/mp3 players, mirrors, lasers, flash cameras or other reflective devices.

10. Students must observe classroom conduct. Ordinary conversation is permitted at the drivers discretion.

11. Students must remain seated and facing forward with feet on the floor in front of them.

12. Student shall obey the bus driver at all times. Students shall respond promptly to any instructions given by the driver.

Level 2 Offenses

1. Once students board the bus, he/she will not be permitted to exit the bus while in transit. High school students will not be permitted to exit the bus except to board the transit bus at the elementary schools. This applies to both morning and evening routes.

2. Incidents involving students throwing items from the bus pose serious safety issues to other drivers and will be reported to the Sheriff’s Office.

3. Students will not extend hands, arms, heads, and objects from the bus at any time.

4. Horseplay will not be tolerated. Students will refrain from teasing, scuffling, tripping, holding, hitting, throwing items, or any activities that the driver may interpret as horseplay or deem unsafe.

5. Loud, boisterous, profane language, obscene gestures, inappropriate display of affection, and conduct deemed indecent will not be tolerated.

6. Animals, oversized objects, balloons, or glass containers are prohibited.

7. Students must provide written permission from a custodial parent/guardian to ride a different bus other than the one assigned. Written permission is also required for a student to get off at a different stop than the one assigned (such as work, place of business, etc.) Students should provide the note to the school office/administrator and to the bus driver. All notes must go thru the school office and have an administrator’s signature to be honored; otherwise students will be taken to their normal destination.

8. The rear door and escape hatch trigger an alarm when opened. They are only to be used to exit the bus in an emergency situation or a drill conducted by the driver.

Level 3 Offenses

1. Fighting will not be tolerated. Students fighting on a school bus are subject to be transported by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department, to the local Police Department, or Tennessee Highway Patrol. Parents will be notified. Students who instigate fighting, but may not be actively involved may be subject to the same penalty or suspension as students involved in a fight.

2. Bullying will not be tolerated. Students who are intimidated, harassed, or coerced by another should immediately report the incident to the driver and/or a school administrator.

3. Students should avoid any behavior that may damage the bus in any way. Any damage to seats, windows, or equipment will be charged to responsible student(s) or parent(s). Bus service will be suspended until full payment is made.

4. Possession of tobacco, matches, lighters, and glass objects are prohibited.

ZERO TOLERANCE

1. Possession, use, transfer, or sale of alcohol, illegal drugs, possession of weapons (firearms, knives, explosives, etc.) or related paraphernalia.

2. Battery upon a bus driver

Consequences

Level 1 Consequences

1st Offense-----------1 day ISS

2nd Offense----------1 day bus suspension

3rd Offense----------3 day bus suspension

4th Offense----------Alternative School

Level 2 Consequences

1st Offense------------3 days bus suspension

2nd Offense-----------5 days bus suspension

3rd Offense-----------Alternative School (No Bus Service)

Level 3 Consequences

1st Offense------------5 days bus suspension

2nd Offense-----------Alternative School (No Bus Service)

Click this link to fill out the driver concern report