The Pay-to-Ride fees PER CHILD for the 2022-2023 school year are as follows: (The cost per pupil is determined from the prior year’s transportation report cost per student for non-handicapped riders from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.)

The fees will not be pro-rated nor will they be refundable.

Full pay
$597.00 for the whole school year
$298.00 per semester

If you have a letter of approval for free and reduced meals from the School Food Service Department you are eligible for reduced pay to ride fees for each child. (A letter of approval must be provided at time of payment.)

Reduced Pay
$298.00 for the whole school year
$149.00 per semester

Payment MUST BE MADE before the student may ride the bus.

SEND NO MONEY AT THIS TIME.

Students will be assigned to the nearest existing stop. If Transportation cancels your student's stop for any reason, your student may be moved to the next closest existing stop. Transportation for pay to ride students will not begin until your payment has been received.

If transportation is available for your child/children, you will be notified of the time, stop location, and bus number; however, if space is not available or there is not a bus in the area, your child/children will not be eligible for pay to ride.

PARENT-PAID TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES

Parent-paid transportation shall be offered to all pupils of the district not otherwise eligible for transportation in accordance with the provisions of this policy. Since space and cost must be considered, the availability of parent-paid transportation is not guaranteed. The following guidelines have been developed for implementation of Policy EEAA.

1. Transportation
a. Regular school bus routes will be utilized dependent upon the availability of seats on the given route.
b. Parent-paid transportation will not be provided if seats are not available on a regular route.
2. Cost
a. The cost per pupil is determined from the prior year’s transportation report cost per student for non-handicapped riders from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
b. A reduced fee will be available for children who qualify for free/reduced lunch.
3. Payment
a. A prepayment required on space available parent-paid transportation regardless of number of days ridden.
b. Refunds are not made regardless of the reason for discontinuing the service.
c. All behavior rules apply. Refunds are not given to students who are suspended from the bus or from school.