Transportation
Bus transportation is necessary for children to get to and from school safely. Risks for both students and drivers should be mitigated. Parents/caregivers should prioritize a safe alternative mode of transportation when available to optimize physical distancing on the bus.
Staff
Staff should always wear a cloth face covering.
Staff can consider wearing a face shield if it does not inhibit driving.
Installing a physical barrier (e.g. plexiglass) between the driver’s seat and students can be considered.
Students
Buses should be loaded from back to front or have assigned seats.
Seats should be assigned.
Family units should sit together.
All children should wear a cloth face covering.
Windows should be opened (weather permitting) to allow for airflow.
Students should use hand sanitizer upon bus entry.
In addition to our regular transportation rules, the District will also require the following changes to bus transportation procedures for the 2020-2021 school year.
Only regular bus riders who are listed on the established transportation rosters will be allowed on buses. Last minute additions will not be allowed due to safety protocol for buses.
Students will wear masks while riding the bus. If a student does not have a mask, one will be provided for them in the morning at the bus stop. At the end of the school day, a student will not be able to enter the bus without a mask. If they do not have a mask, parents will have to pick up their child at the school building.
If a student refuses to wear a mask on the bus, school transportation will not be provided.
Shuttles are for regular riders only. If you are in need of a shuttle bus, contact the Transportation Department.
Bus routes will be reduced as much as possible.