TRANSPORTATION IS A PRIVILEGE - POLICY AND GUIDELINES

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

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. 

Bus transportation is provided to all children living outside of the village limits.  Little Prairie and Prairie View students living within the village may ride the bus if the route to school is determined to be hazardous (described on right).  Transportation requests are made via online enrollment/registration or complete a transportation request form prior to the first day of school.  During the school year, request transportation changes by calling the transportation office and notifying your child's elementary teacher and school office.

Summer School

Group stops are used during summer school in order to shorten the time students are on a hot bus. Please keep in mind that bus times are approximate and that arrival or drop-off times may not be exact during the first few days. We appreciate your flexibility and patience If you have any questions or concerns regarding transportation, please contact Megan Grossmueller at 642-6760 x 5901.

2019 Group Stops and Approximate Times >

Annual Reminders

• Routes are subject to minor changes.
• Please arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes before the posted pick-up.
• During the first few days of the new school year, bus drivers are adapting schedules to accommodate the needs of our families.
• The safety of students is our first priority.  Digital cameras are posted on all buses. The cameras monitor activity on the bus. If there is a concern, the camera recordings are reviewed by school administrators.
• Please allow three business days to implement any requests for changes to bus assignments.   

At the beginning of the school year, please be sure to:

• Request all transportation needs via online registration (early August) or complete a transportation request form prior to the first day of school.  
• Have your elementary student's name and address in/on their backpacks.
• Have your child at the bus stop at least 10 minutes early since the route times are approximate due to new/withdrawn students. 

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 play dates, etc.