Q: What is the minimum distance from school to qualify for bus transportation?
A: Students must live 1.4 miles or more away from the school to qualify for bussing.
Q: How is the distance to my student’s school calculated if I live in an apartment complex with multiple buildings?
A: The distance is measured from the apartment complex’s front office. If it’s 1.4 miles or more from the school, your student may qualify for bus transportation.
Q: What happens if my student gets suspended from the bus?
A: Parents/ guardians must arrange transportation for the student until bus privileges are reinstated.
Q: What time will the bus pick up and drop off students?
A: Pickup and drop-off times are based on the school’s bell schedule and will be determined accordingly.
Q: Is there bus service on minimum days?
A: Yes, bus service is available on minimum days.
Q: What happens is my student misses the bus?
A: Parent/guardian will then be responsible for transporting the student to school.
Q: What happens if the bus is late? Will my student be marked tardy?
A: No, the school will be notified to ensure students are not marked tardy because of bus delays.
Q: Can my student ride the bus on way, or do they have to ride both ways?
A: Students can ride one way. Eligible students may use the bus either the ride to school, the ride home, or both.
Q: If my student attends an after-school program such as “Think Together”, can they take the bus home?
A: No, this pilot program only covers regular school hours. It does not include transportation for after-school programs such as “Think Together” or other extracurricular activities.
Q: How will bus riders be identified?
A: Eligible students will receive a bus pass issued by the district. Only students with a bus pass will be allowed to ride.
Q: How will my students receive their bus pass?
A: Bus passes can be picked up at the school’s front office.
Q: What is the fee to replace a lost bus pass?
A: The replacement fee is $5.
Q: What happens if they forget their bus pass?
A: To be determined (TBD)
Q: What grade must students be in order to ride the bus?
A: Students in grades K-8 are eligible to ride the bus if the meet eligibility requirements.
Q: Will bus service be offered next year?
A: It will depend on the results of this pilot program and it’s impact on attendance improvements.
Q: Is the bus service free?
A: Yes, it is free for eligible students.
Q: Can my student, who is on an intra-district transfer be bussed to school?
A: No, as this transfer is voluntary, parents are responsible for transporting the student to school.
Q: If my student is on an intra-district transfer and I move them back to their home school, can they be bussed to school?
A: Yes, as long as the student lives more than 1.4 miles from the home school and meets the eligibility requirements for transportation.
Q: How do I apply for bus transportation?
A: To be determined (TBD)
Q: If an issue occurs before 7:30 AM with bussing, who should I contact?
A: For issues before 7:30 AM, please call Visser Transportation at (909) 944-7300 and ask for Brad.
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