According to state law, school vehicle/bus drivers are prohibited from allowing any unauthorized person to ride on the bus while transporting pupils to and from school. For the safety and well-being of all students, parents/guardians should never board a bus with students on board, as it can be unsettling for bus riders and may startle the bus driver. In instances where authorized adults are assigned to monitor students during transportation, they are typically fingerprinted and approved employees of the district. These personnel are strategically placed near students who require the highest level of supervision.