BUS SERVICE

Free transportation is available to students who live 1 1/2 miles or more from school.  Buses will be available to transport students to and from school.

Parent(s) who must provide transportation to and from school because free transportation is not available for their children may be eligible to receive money from the state to help offset some of the cost, for example, bus fares or mileage reimbursement for private automobiles at the cents per mile rate established by the state.  Parent(s) must verify that a safety hazard due to vehicular traffic exists by completing an Application for Determination of Serious Safety Hazard at the Regional Superintendent of Schools office for the county in which they live by February 1st of the current school year.

Guidelines - The student ID card also is used as a bus pass and must be shown to the driver.  The bus and route numbers appear on the ID card.  Students are allowed to ride only their designated bus.  Drop off at other locations is not allowed.  Students must cross the road in front of the bus while the stop arm is out and the flashers are operating.  Extreme caution should be observed when entering or leaving the bus.  Students using school transportation must enter the building upon arrival and are not allowed to leave campus without administrative approval.

School rules apply on the buses.  Aside from a possible suspension from school, bus privileges may be suspended for misconduct such as vandalism, fighting, or violation of safety procedures.  Behavior expected of students during the regular school day must also be exhibited on the bus.  Smoking and/or food are not permitted on the bus. If students should want information regarding specific times or bus routes, call Lakeside School Bus Lines, (847) 263-7619.