Getting your child to and from school safely is important to us!

Please review the Bus Expectations for the 24/25 School Year with your student

Pick up - Students should be at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to the designated stop time. Drivers cannot wait for students in order to keep on schedule and get all students to school on time. Students should not run to catch the bus as they could slip into the road and be injured.

DROP OFF - When students arrive at school or home, students shall wait until the bus has come to a complete stop and the bus driver notifies them that it is time

BE RESPECTFUL! BE RESPONSIBLE! BE SAFE!

• Use Level 2 Voices and use Appropriate Language
• Keep your Hands, Feet, and Belongings to Yourself
• Stay Seated Facing Forward
• No Food or Drink
• Listen to the Driver’s Directions

At the beginning of the school year, please remember:

• Arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes before the posted pick-up for the first few weeks of school as we work out the route times.
• During the first few days of the new school year, bus drivers are adapting schedules to accommodate the needs of our families.
• Please allow three business days to implement any requests for changes to bus assignments.   
• Contact the transportation office at 262-642-6710 x5901 or complete Online Registration prior to your child's first day of school to schedule transportation for your child. 
• Have your elementary student's name and address in/on their backpacks.

During the school year, please be sure to:

• Request transportation changes by calling the transportation office and notifying your child's elementary teacher.
• Have your child at the designated school bus stops on time. 
• Have your child ride on his/her assigned bus. Exceptions will not be made for playdates, etc.

Routes are subject to minor changes.

The regulations listed in board policy 443.2/rule are to be used as a guide in determining proper behavior on school buses and protection of students riding the bus in accordance with section 121.52(2) of the state statutes. Safe transportation of school children is a joint responsibility. Drivers, school authorities, students, and parents must all cooperate in order to assure safe, comfortable transportation. 

Come join our family of drivers!

As we approach the new school year, we are currently planning our routes in transportation. We recognize we have a need for confident, reliable, dedicated bus drivers. This is the perfect part-time work for retirees, parents (even those with preschoolers-bring them along!), or anyone looking to help the community and make a little money on the side. We offer a competitive hiring bonus of $750-$1,000 for bus drivers. We even provide paid training for obtaining your CDL! Additional opportunities are available for driving charters for field trips and athletic activities. We are also in need of van drivers for special routes. No CDL is required, just a clean driving record. We offer a $250 hiring bonus for van drivers. Bus and van drivers are eligible for additional bonuses during and at the end of the school year.

Transportation FAQ

Schedules

Who do I call when I have questions or need to make changes to my student’s weekly schedule?

One week (minimum of 24 hours) before the change needs to take place, please contact Diane Hepner, Transportation Administrative Assistant at 262-642-6710 ext 5901 or hepdia@easttroy.k12.wi.us

When should I notify transportation if my student will be absent?

Please contact Diane know at 262-642-6710 ext 5901 or hepdia@easttroy.k12.wi.us, ideally 24 hours’ notice or at least by 6am the morning of if your student is absent and the only one picked up at the stop.

Can my student ride home with a friend?

According to Board Policy, no, they may only ride on assigned buses unless it is an emergency.

Where can I find my student’s bus schedule?

Schedules will be emailed out at the end of August and available at the school’s Ready, Set, Go conferences. They are also available on the Stopfinder app. We know there were some kinks in the program last year, however the software company has been working on them.

Safety

What is a “Red Runner”?

A Red runner is a vehicle that does not stop for the school bus red lights and stop arm. Not only is this incredibly dangerous, it is also against the law. We have recently installed stop arm cameras on all our buses to help local law enforcement issue citations in hopes of reducing occurrences and making the routes safer.

Routing

Why can’t my kid be picked up in front of my house?

This could be a variety of reasons. If the road is less than 18 feet wide or if we need and do not have a safe turn around spot, we cannot go down that road. If there are sidewalks to allow kids to meet at a central locale, we have a group stop as this saves time on the route and time the kids are on the bus.

Why is my kid on the bus for so long?

Routes are evaluated every summer for time and efficiency. Our goal is to make sure a student is not on the bus for more than an hour. Sometimes we must route the bus a certain way to ensure that it is safe for students. Whether it is an obstructed view because of a hill or a curve or we have certain roads that we will not have a student cross the street unless absolutely necessary. For example, Highways 120, 20, L, D and ES have increased speed and a high occurrence of red runners. Your student’s safety is our top priority. We also try and keep a balance between the AM and Pm routes. For example, if a student is last on in the morning giving them a short ride, they will also be last off in the afternoon creating a longer time in the afternoon and vice versa.

My student’s driver went above and beyond, how do I make sure they are acknowledged?

Please email Rachel Neubauer, Transportation Director, at neurac@easttroy.k12.wi.us. We are always looking to celebrate our drivers and a good word from you goes a long way!