Bus Information

All students eligible for District bus transportation must obtain a current bus pass. To be eligible to ride the school bus, your child(ren) must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Child resides outside the minimum transportation distance of .85 miles (grades K - 5) or 1.5 miles (grades 6 - 8). This distance is measured by radius from the school.
• Child is a special education student with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) requiring bus transportation.
• Child has been identified by BPSD as requiring bus transportation to meet a District need.
• Child qualifies for temporary transportation services under the Choice Program in association with No Child Left Behind legislation.

Even if your child is eligible for a bus pass, your child will NOT qualify for bus transportation if any of the following applies:

• Child’s parent/guardian has accepted responsibility for transporting their child to another school in the district (Intra-District Permit Request form #1901).
•  Child's parent/guardian agreed to provide safe and timely transportation to and from school (Inter-District Transfer Application form #1900).

Bus transportation is a privilege extended only to students who display good conduct while preparing to ride, riding, or leaving the bus. Video cameras may be used on school buses to monitor student behavior while traveling to and from school and school activities. Students found to be in violation of the District’s bus conduct rules shall be subject to discipline in accordance with District policy and regulations. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the driver shall be sufficient reason for a student to be denied transportation. Riders will:

• Follow the instructions and directions of the bus driver at all times.
• Arrive at the bus stop five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time and stand in a safe place to wait quietly for the bus.
• Remain seated while the bus is in motion and not obstruct the aisle with their legs, feet, or other objects.
• Refrain from noise or behavior that distracts the driver.
• Keep all parts of the body, hands, arms, or head inside the bus at all times.
• Refrain from throwing objects from the bus.