Transportation
The Transportation Department is committed to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of all students within the district.Our team of professional drivers and support staff work diligently to maintain a fleet of well-equipped buses that meet the highest safety standards. We coordinate routes, schedules, and special transportation needs to accommodate the diverse requirements of our students. By prioritizing safety and punctuality, we aim to provide a positive and dependable transportation experience, supporting students' access to education and extracurricular activities.
Transportation Guidelines
The following guidelines apply to student transportation and assigned bus stops:
- Transportation is only provided within the school’s attendance area.
- Students are allowed only one route and bus stop to and from school.
- Students are assigned a specific stop and route; they must use this stop on a daily basis.
- Students must depart buses at their assigned stops on a consistent five (5) day a week basis.
- Pick up/drop off stops may be different on one route, but each must be on a continuing five (5) day basis and must be within your student's school boundaries.
- If your student is picked up/dropped off at a day care center/caregiver, that daycare center/caregiver, must be located within the boundaries of the school in which the student attends.
- Drivers will be instructed not to allow students to ride any bus other than their assigned bus.
- We will not be able to make bus changes to accommodate after-school activities, playdates, school projects, doctor/dental appointments, etc.
- Students need to be at their bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. If students are not at the stop when the bus arrives within that 5-minute window, the driver will continue on the route.
Transportation Change Requests
To request changes in transportation, please use the digital Change of Transportation Form. Follow these steps to access the form:
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Sign into your parent/guardian PowerSchool account.
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Click on the Bus Info icon.
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Locate and click the Transportation Change Form link at the bottom of the page.
Alternatively, you may visit any school to complete the form digitally.
Please allow 72 business hours to process any transportation changes.
Delayed Start Bus Times
AUGS, Hillcrest, Oakland and W.C. Petty
When severe weather or unsafe travel conditions occur, the district may declare a 2-hour delayed start. On these days, AUGS, Hillcrest, Oakland, and W.C. Petty bus routes will be delayed by two hours. Bus pick-up times will be exactly two hours later than normal bus pick-up times.
MKM Early Learning Center
When a 2-Hour delayed start has been declared, morning preschool will be canceled and there will not be any student transportation. Buses for afternoon preschool will run on their normal schedule
DEPARTMENT STAFF
MARY HOLSINGER
Director of Transportation
(847) 838-8385
MANDY HALING
Transportation Secretary and Dispatch
(847) 838-8388
HOURS
Monday-Friday 6:30 - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 - 4:00 PM