Students in Clinton will be back to class this week, and local authorities are sending out reminders to families and community members.

School Resource Officer Cody Mair says the big priority for him is the safety of the students in the community. He reminds there will be kids walking and riding bikes to school, so motorists need to slow down and keep an eye out for those young people on their way to school.

Officer Mair encourages being cautious around school buses. He reminds, when its stop arms are out and the lights are flashing, you must stop and wait. He reminds the penalties are hefty for being caught.

Some motorists get confused because they see a bus stopped in front of a school, but there is no stop arm out, however, Chief Ben Lowers and Officer Mair note there are a few exceptions to those rules.

Traffic is congested on a daily basis on Illini Drive at Clinton Elementary School and Clinton Junior High School. Officer Mair and Chief Lowers remind of some of the things that parents can do to make dropping off and picking up easier.

We'll have more on back to school with Officer Mair this week on Regional Radio. School resumes on Wednesday in Clinton.