- Student transportation is provided primarily for transporting students from their homes
to and from school.
- Each student is assigned a bus route and designated stop in the area of his/her
residence.
- A change of bus stop assignment is permitted on a permanent reassignment basis, i.e.,
five days per week. Parents must complete a form with the Transportation Coordinator.
- A temporary change of stop or bus will only be granted in the case of a specific and
extreme emergency with the approval of the building principal. This would be for a sudden
hospitalization of an immediate family member.
- The Board of Education has further authorized principals to allow other temporary
changes, if a parent has a specific need for a change of stop. However, this can only be
done if the parent fills out a specific form and submits it to the principals at least 48
hours (2 school days) in advance of the needed change and if a bus seat is available on
the temporary bus route.
- Children must board and depart the bus only at the stop that he/she has been assigned;
changes will not be made for recreation, play time, meetings, vacations, etc., as these
are the responsibility of the parents. Board of Education policy prohibits deviations from
the policy.
- Bus drivers are not authorized to make any change of stop for any child. Only with
written permission from the principal or the Transportation Coordinator may a driver allow
a child to depart the bus at any place other than his/her designated stop.
Children riding a school bus should . . .
- Always follow the instructions of the bus driver.
- Always keep head and arms inside the bus.
- Remain in their seats while the bus is moving, and keep aisles clear.
- Carry their belongings in a school bag to prevent the dropping or blowing away of loose
items.
- Behave at the bus stop. Respect for other people's property is important.
- Know that misbehavior at the bus stop or on the bus will lead to disciplinary action and
could lead to suspension of riding privileges.
Help Us to Help Your Child Ride the Bus Safely . . .
- Have your child at his/her scheduled stop five (5) minutes before the bus is expected to
arrive.
- Accompany your kindergarten child to the stop and act to help him/her form good safety
habits. Also, be sure your child wears his/her nametag for the first month of school.
- Children are to wait for the bus in a safe place, off the roadway if possible.
- Remind your child of safety procedures throughout the year. Good safety habits are
vitally important to the overall well being of all our children.
- If your child must cross the roadway to board a bus, explain the following rules:
- remain off the roadway until the bus comes to a complete stop
- DO NOT CROSS until the driver signals to cross
- Cross quickly and board the bus in an orderly manner
Transportation forms may be obtained from the Transportation Coordinator, Barbara
Daino, whose office is in Dickerson Elementary School. For answers to questions, call
879-3641. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE BUS CONTRACTOR DIRECTLY.