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Who do I have to notify that my child will not ride the bus if they are sick?
Who do I have to notify that my child will not ride the bus if they are sick?
It is not a requirement to notify Transportation for regular school bus riders. However, parents of Special Needs students should call the Transportation Office at phone number (210) 882-1624 if their student does not ride the bus.
My child missed the bus in the morning, what do I need to do?
My child missed the bus in the morning, what do I need to do?
If a student is late arriving to their stop and missed the bus, it is the responsibility of the parent to provide transportation to the campus. Buses must maintain their schedule in order not to interrupt other stops and arrive to the campus on time. Buses cannot go back for students.
The bus did not arrive at my child’s stop. What do I do?
The bus did not arrive at my child’s stop. What do I do?
If your child’s bus is running late, contact the Transportation Office to find out the status of the bus. All our buses are equipped with GPS to track stop location with times. If our bus was early and your child misses the bus, we will dispatch the bus to return to your stop. If your child was late arriving to the stop, you will be required to take them to school.
What should a parent/guardian do if a student that is assigned to ride a school bus does not arrive home within a reasonable time after the appointed bus stop drop off time, or is not on the bus when it arrives at the bus stop?
What should a parent/guardian do if a student that is assigned to ride a school bus does not arrive home within a reasonable time after the appointed bus stop drop off time, or is not on the bus when it arrives at the bus stop?
The parent/guardian should first contact the school the student is assigned to and inquire if the bus is running late or if for some reason the student missed getting on the bus prior to departure from the school. If the parent/guardian is unable to make contact with the school or the school has already closed for the day, the parent/guardian should contact the Transportation Office for the bus the student is assigned to ride.
Can my child ride home with another student?
Can my child ride home with another student?
No. All of our buses run secondary routes and do not have available space for extra riders. We cannot make exceptions.
What process should a parent/guardian use if they have any concerns or questions regarding their child’s school bus, like bus stop assignments, schedule of bus arrival or departure from their designated stop, discipline problems on the bus or at the stop, ect, ect...
What process should a parent/guardian use if they have any concerns or questions regarding their child’s school bus, like bus stop assignments, schedule of bus arrival or departure from their designated stop, discipline problems on the bus or at the stop, ect, ect...
Parent/guardian concerns regarding student transportation should be directed to the Transportation Office.
If a student has received a Bus Safety Report/Referral, contact the student’s campus for details.
What is the recommended capacity of a school bus for elementary, middle, and high schools?
What is the recommended capacity of a school bus for elementary, middle, and high schools?
The Southside ISD Transportation department has established a ridership of 65 students on an elementary school bus route and 52 students on middle and high school bus routes.
Why does the bus air conditioning system appear to not cool the bus?
Why does the bus air conditioning system appear to not cool the bus?
The AC system is designed to cool the bus at 20° less than the ambient air temperature. For example, if the outside temp is 97°, the AC will only cool the bus to 77°.
What days does Southside ISD provide transportation for my student?
What days does Southside ISD provide transportation for my student?
Please refer to the Southside ISD School Calendar for the respective school year. If there is school scheduled for that day, Transportation will transport students to and from school at the appropriate times.
Who is eligible to ride the school bus?
Who is eligible to ride the school bus?
Southside ISD provides transportation for any student who lives more than 2 miles away from his/her school, or for which there is a certified hazardous situation noted in compliance with Texas Education Code (TEC) Section 42.155(d).
Is there a registration process for school bus transportation?
Is there a registration process for school bus transportation?
If there are any address CHANGES or if the student is NEW to the district there will be a 3 day waiting period, in order to process the student information. The Transportation Department will have 3 days to issue a bus number and designated stop to that student.
Pre-K and Kinder students MUST have an authorized adult present at their designated stop at both drop off and pick up time —– NO EXCEPTIONS.
Standard Transportation release forms no longer apply to 1st grade through 12th grade students.
How is the travel distance from a student’s residence measured to determine eligibility for transportation?
How is the travel distance from a student’s residence measured to determine eligibility for transportation?
The distance between the school and residences is calculated using the Transportation department’s software system based on a 2 mile radius measurement.
My home is too close to the school to be eligible, but I feel it is hazardous for my children to walk each day. What can I do?
My home is too close to the school to be eligible, but I feel it is hazardous for my children to walk each day. What can I do?
Southside ISD will provide transportation for any student who lives more than 2 miles away from school, or for which there is a certified hazardous situation noted in compliance with TEC, Section 42.155. If you feel there are hazardous areas which jeopardize your student’s safety, please contact the Transportation Office.
I am a taxpayer in the district, why is my son/daughter not eligible to receive transportation?
I am a taxpayer in the district, why is my son/daughter not eligible to receive transportation?
Southside ISD provides transportation for any student who lives more than 2 miles away from his/her school, or for which there is a certified hazardous situation noted in compliance with TEC, Section 42.155.
What if I registered my student for school and do not receive school bus transportation information, who do I call?
Please contact your student’s campus.
How can I determine my student(s) bus stop location(s) and arrival time(s)?
How can I determine my student(s) bus stop location(s) and arrival time(s)?
The current pick-up and drop off times and locations are online at the Southside I.S.D. homepage at: http://southsideisd.org click on the Quick links, then on "BUS ROUTES". Enter your address to get the bus number and times. If there is not a stop location or time for your area, please contact the Transportation Office for more assistance.
My student lives with me 3 days a week and my ex-spouse 2 days a week. This will require my student to have fluctuating schedules, is this allowed?
My student lives with me 3 days a week and my ex-spouse 2 days a week. This will require my student to have fluctuating schedules, is this allowed?
Students will not be permitted to have “fluctuating schedules”. This means that students will not be permitted to have certain days of the week on which to pick-up or drop-off at one location, and then another location the rest of the week. Fluctuating schedules introduce too much of a risk for safety to the student.
My son/daughter has been assigned to another school due to enrollment cap at their home school, who should I contact for transportation information?
My son/daughter has been assigned to another school due to enrollment cap at their home school, who should I contact for transportation information?
Please contact the student’s respective assigned school for transportation information.
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