Bus routes

Outside a one-mile radius from the school, bus routes are established using three primary factors:

• The capacity of the bus
• The length of time riders spend on the bus
• The width of the road or street

School buses are routed on main thoroughfares, which reduce the necessity for backing and turning around in congested areas. In addition, buses will not normally be routed on roads or streets that are not wide enough for two-way traffic.   

Bus stops 

Students are eligible to be transported to and from school if they live more than a mile from their assigned school. Bus stops are established with maximum consideration given to safety, efficiency and convenience to riders. Stops are normally at least:

• Two-tenths of a mile apart for kindergarten, early start and elementary
• Three-tenths of a mile apart for middle school
• Four-tenths of a mile apart for high school

Bus stops will not generally be on dead-end streets, cul-de-sacs or other places within residential areas that would require the bus to back up to turn around. 

Magnet schools and other special programs

Students living in the attendance area of their assigned magnet school may ride the regular bus serving that area. School bus service is not routinely provided for students attending magnets outside their normal attendance area.

Students in gifted & talented programs may get transportation from designated pickup points located throughout the district.

• Special routes