The District determines transportation eligibility using a vehicle equipped with a special odometer. The first step is to complete an Application for Transportation for each child . We need a separate form for each child because we track students not only by school but also by grade. Application forms are available at all schools. If your child is a special needs student, please contact your child's special needs teacher to begin the process for transportation services.
Every effort is made to establish school bus stops near where students live.
While we do not stop at the home of each student, we do use the homes of students whenever possible as a stop for students living in that area. Stops for elementary students are usually within two to three blocks of their home. Stops for junior high and high school students are usually within four to five blocks of their homes. Each request is evaluated by the District Transportation Supervisor who makes the decision to add or change a stop. Once a stop change is approved, it may take three to five working days to have it implemented because other riders need to be notified of the change and, in some cases, a bus or buses may need to be rerouted.