Transportation FAQ's

If your child misses the bus, the driver cannot turn around or make an additional stop. Parents/guardians will need to provide transportation to or from school that day. To avoid this, please ensure your child arrives at the bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

If a parent or guardian is required to be present and is not at the stop when the bus arrives, the student will be returned to the school, and the parent/guardian will be contacted to pick up the student.

 Students may be allowed to ride a different bus for one day only, or requests may be reviewed on a day-to-day basis (for example, going home with a friend to work on homework or attending a school activity).

 Parents/guardians must email the Transportation Coordinator and the school principal in advance to request approval.

1. Notify the school or district office so your address can be updated.
2. Contact the Transportation Department to determine if bus service is available for your new address.
    

Bus stops are determined based on:

• Student safety
• Traffic conditions
• Efficiency of routes
• Compliance with California Highway Patrol (CHP) regulations
   

Yes. All school buses are inspected and certified by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in accordance with California state law. Buses must meet strict safety and maintenance standards before they are approved to transport students. In addition, district mechanics inspect each bus every 45 days or every 3,000 miles, and drivers conduct daily pre-trip inspections before operating the bus.

All school bus drivers must complete extensive training and certification, including:

• Bus operation, Bus Use,  Laws and Regulations
• Defensive driving
• Passenger loading and unloading procedures
• Emergency procedures
• Passenger management
• Activity trip transportation
• First Aid Training

Drivers must maintain current licenses and certifications at all times.
 

During severe weather or emergencies, bus routes may be delayed, rerouted, or temporarily canceled if road conditions are unsafe. Families will be notified through ParentSquare messages, text alerts. Please ensure your contact information in ParentSquare is up to date.

General transportation updates and reminders will be posted on the district website. Families are encouraged to check the website regularly for important updates.