PARENTS GUIDELINES

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In recognition that the safety of students is of paramount importance, parents/caregivers, drivers, and students are requested to observe the following guideline

Parents/caregivers are requested to:

  1. Ensure their child is at the door and is ready for boarding five minutes prior to the stated departure time.
  2. Ensure, as necessary, that there is a responsible individual available to meet the vehicle after school.
  3. Have alternate arrangements in place for those times when the vehicle is delayed. Drivers are expected to:

Drivers are expected to:

  1. Operate the vehicle in a professional manner at all times.
  2. Not leave the stop location prior to the stated departure time.
  3. Assist in the loading and unloading of students at the vehicle, when required (as in the case of students in wheelchairs).
  4. Report student misconduct to the parents.
  5. Ensure order and safety of the students in the vehicle.
  6. Be courteous to all students, parents and school board staff.

Students are expected to:

  1. Arrive at the stop location and be ready to board five minutes prior to the stated departure time.
  2. Remain safely seated whenever the vehicle is in motion.
  3. Behave responsibly and follow any instructions given by the driver.

Change of Address

Please notify Transportation Services immediately if there is a change in your child’s pick-up or drop-off location. Families who move during the school year are requested to contact Transportation Services at least one week prior to moving to ensure that appropriate school transportation arrangements are made. Please note that transportation can only be provided within the designated area for each school. If a family moves outside of a school’s designated area and does not wish to transfer the pupil to the school serving their new area, parents become responsible for transportation arrangements.

Severe Weather Conditions

In the event of severe weather conditions, please listen for radio announcements. If it becomes necessary to cancel bus operations, notice will be provided via the radio. Severe weather conditions and poor roads may extend bus running times, resulting in late arrivals and/or departures. Parents/guardians should ensure that children are suitably clothed to withstand weather extremes, that children are supervised until picked up, and that children have a place to go in the event of an emergency or an unavoidable delay.