The district will provide transportation for students who live in the district and who attend public or nonpublic school according to policy set by the Board of Education:

Transportation of children to private and parochial schools outside the district is provided up to a maximum of 15 miles and transportation for disabled children is mandated by state law up to 50 miles.

All requests for transportation of nondisabled children attending private and parochial schools outside the district within the 15-mile limit must be made by April 1 preceding the next school year. Application forms and detailed information are available at the Transportation Office at 200 Division Avenue or by calling 733-6518. Bus passes will be mailed at the end of August to parents of eligible students. No bus stop changes will be made during the first two weeks of school.

The safety of our children is a prime concern in the task of transporting them as efficiently as possible. Parents are urged to help children be prompt and courteous at bus stops, and to respect their fellow passengers and neighborhood residents. The Board of Education also asks that parents understand the following rules of bus conduct and help children to observe them:

• No unauthorized persons are allowed to step onto a school bus.
• Be at the bus stop 10 minutes before time indicated on bus pass.
• Respect private property at and near the bus stop.
• Go directly to your seat and remain seated until the bus stops.
• Do not block aisles with books or other belongings.
• Obey the instructions of the bus driver and do not distract him or her.
• Keep arms, hands, and head inside the bus windows.
• Avoid shouting, pushing and shoving.
• Obey the No Smoking regulations.
• Do not touch any part of the bus after you get off.
• When crossing, walk at least ten feet ahead of the bus as the driver holds traffic.
• Face traffic when walking to and from your bus stop.