Transportation

• Monitor the performance of our transportation providers
• Support all transportation needs, including out-of-district special needs and McKinney-Vento in-town/out-of-town transportation
• Manage the compliance of our transportation providers to provide a) qualified bus drivers and b) equipment that meets Connecticut and federal guidelines

General Transportation Guidelines

Students who meet the following residency guidelines are eligible to receive transportation. Students living under the guidelines are considered walkers.

Grades K-5: 1 mile or more from home to school
Grades: 6-8: 1.5 miles or more from home to school
Grades 9-12: 2 miles or more from home to school

Students, parents and guardians are expected to show respect to others at all times. Parents and guardians should remind students that the school bus is a privilege which may be revoked for anyone who does not follow the rules.

Parents/guardians are not allowed to board the bus for any reason.

Bus drivers are prohibited from letting students off at any stop other than their scheduled bus stop unless they have written permission from the school or the Board of Education Transportation Department. Kindergartners and Grade 1 students are required to have an adult or older sibling at the bus stop at all times.

Expected Behavior on Buses

• Arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to bus time
• Walk to the bus safely
• Board the bus in an orderly fashion and take seat promptly
• Share seats with others and remain seated while the bus is in motion
• Use appropriate language and respectful speaking voices at all times
• Keep hands and feet to one's self
• Follow the directions of and be respectful of the bus driver, who is responsible for the safety of all passengers
• Do not block the aisles or emergency exit. Do not litter or damage the bus in any way.
• For one's own safety, please DO NOT EAT WHILE ON THE BUS. The driver may have to make quick stops to avoid distracted drivers or animals in the road; this may cause you to choke on food.
• No weapons or fighting will be allowed on the bus