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In order to assist our communities the following documents are being posted so that families with questions concerning the 2010-2011 transportation "bussing for a fee" service have the documents and information they require to understand the process.
While there may remain availability (seats) it is dependant on the day by day situation within the schools. All documents refer to the 2010- 2011 school year only.
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2010-2011 Transportation Plan Highlights
• At its regularly scheduled meeting on May 31st, 2010, the Council of Commissioners adopted the 2010-11 Transportation Plan
The Plan includes:
a) Regular Busing
1. “Yellow" Zones : free busing for elementary students;
2. “Blue" Zones: free busing for Grades 7 to 11 students residing outside the 2.4 km of any other high school ;
3. "Green" Zones: free busing for Grades 7 and 8 students residing outside 2.4 km of any other high school ;
b) Courtesy and Accommodation Programs:
The fees are the same as 2009-2010 for all current “empty seat”, “busing for a fee” programs. The program created in 2008-09, offering the last few remaining “empty seats”, if any, to students attending magnet programs residing outside the designated transportation zones will continue. As detailed in the Plan, all students who are not bused as per the Board’s policy, can benefit from these programs and be bused for a fee if space is available on buses.
c) Busing to an Alternative address (es):
Parents wishing to have their child transported to/from an address other than their residence can do so for a fee of $ 125 at elementary level, $ 250 at the secondary level. The “alternative” address (es) must be within the established transportation zone (s) for the school.
d) STM allocations are set at $ 180 per school year.
- As a result of Major School Decisions, the transportation network was reorganized. St-John Fisher Campuses’ school hours were moved to an “earlier schedule”. No other major changes were made.
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Transportation at the Lester B. Pearson School Board
The School Board aims to facilitate accessibility to its educational programs by providing safe and reliable transportation services, taking into consideration constraints of existing resources and Government regulations.
Eligibility
Transportation will be provided for students residing at a distance from school greater than stated below:
Kindergarten: 0.8 km or more
Elementary: 1.6 km or more
Secondary: 2.4 km or more
Shared Responsibilities
The Board considers the safety of each student to be of paramount importance and will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that transportation service is provided in as safe a manner as possible. It is therefore vital to determine the responsibilities of all parties involved.
I The Parent/Guardian
Parents/guardians are reponsible for their children's welfare to and from the bus stop and while at the bus stop. They must inform their children of the safety rules.
II The Student
Students must respect transportation rules and regulations. They must understand that the bus driver is the authority on the bus, and they must take responsibility for their actions.
III The School Bus Driver
The bus driver is responsible for the safety and security of all passengers. During the bus route, the driver is in charge.
IV The School Bus Contractor
The contractor is responsible for the execution of the contract under its terms.
V The School's Administrators & Teachers
School administrators and teachers are responsible during the arrival and departure of buses.
VI The School Board
The Board's Transportation Service is responsible for the daily operation of the school bus network at all levels, be it contractual or operational.
Unruly Conduct on the School Bus
Depending on the seriousness of the offence, a student may have transportation privileges suspended immediately, or as follows:
1st offence: warning by school administration
2nd offence: letter to parents/guardians with warning of suspension
3rd offence: suspension of 1 to 5 days
4th offence: 5 days or more suspension of privileges
Emergency Closures
Any decision regarding the closure of the school due to adverse weather conditions will be made before 6:30 a.m. The following radio stations will broadcast the appropriate message:
CBM, 940 NEWS, CJAD/CJFM, CKGM/CHOM.
Transportation of Equipment
Students are permitted to carry only their school bag and/or lunch box on the school bus. Any other items must be brought to school by the parents/guardians.
School Bus Safety Rules
All school rules as well as predetermined Board and bus safety rules as stated below will apply while students are being transported.
Always be at the bus stop 10 minutes early.
Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop, then board the school bus in single file, in an orderly fashion, using the handrail.
Find your assigned seat quickly without pushing other students. Keep the aisle clear.
Remain seated, talk quietly. Do not eat, drink or leave trash on the bus.
Always listen to the driver's instructions.
Never put your head or arms out of the windows.
Know where the emergency exits are but DO NOT tamper with them.
When getting off, wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before leaving your seat. Descend in a single file.
Walk a safe distance from the bus so that the driver can see you and know that you are out of danger.
Should you need to cross in front of the bus, keep a safe distance and watch for the driver's signal. Do not run. Proceed with caution.
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