Public transportation, biking, walking and school-provided transportation to and from school shall be encouraged for both environmental reasons and to reduce traffic congestion near the school campuses.

School-organized transportation shall be available for students at rates approved by the Board based on the recommendation of the Finance Committee. The students shall be met at locations established by the school by buses or, when applicable, taxis, which shall be contracted by the school. School transportation shall be optional.

The school reserves the right to discontinue service to any locality, change routes, times and fees after due notice. The terms and conditions shall be set out in an annual contract for school transportation. Students using school transportation shall be required to adhere to the rules established by the school.

An annual review of cost comparisons across transportation service providers shall be conducted to obtain reasonable costs for FIS families. Transportation costs shall be solely borne by the users and shall not be subsidized by other school revenue.