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TRANSPORTATION GENERAL INFORMATIONElaine Celi
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2009-20010 School Bus Information For your convenience, all necessary links to register for school bus transportation, as well as school bus information in general, are shown below. Bus Passes are scheduled to be mailed out a week or two prior to the opening of school, to students that are registered with balances paid in full. Please note that there is a family cap of $1600.00 2009-2010 Bus Registration Letter 2nd Bus Stop Request for Non-Custodial Child Permission to Transport Non-Custodial Child Bus Stop Change: If you have a concern
about the location of a bus stop please complete the Bus Stop
Change Request form and submit it to the Transportation Manager
for review. For the safety and well being of all students, bus
stop changes should not be made directly with the Bus Driver
or with the Bus Company. Please use this form to communicate
your concerns. The Transportation Manager will coordinate with
the Bus Company, Police, DPW, or other school personnel necessary
to make a determination regarding the bus stop. Please allow
five to ten days for response or implementation of any change
to our bus routes. . BUS ROUTES (2008-2009)PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ELEMENTARY ROUTES HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO ARRIVE AT THE SCHOOLS COMFORTABLY BY 8:40 A.M.
Bowman,
Bridge,
Estabrook,
Fiske ,
Harrington,
Hastings ,
Clarke ,
Diamond ,
Lexington High Inclement Weather: During inclement weather, our goal is to safely transport students to and from school. This may result in students arriving to school or home later than expected. The transportation providers do their very best to insure the safety of all on board. Financial Assistance Program Overview (Information Updated for FY 09-10) Financial Assistance: Applications are available
for consideration for ALL student fees associated with the
Lexington Public Schools.
Financial Assistance Application Financial Assistance Application (2009-2010 School Year)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eligible for a Town Paid School Bus Pass? K-6 students living more than two miles from their districted school, as measured from the center line in front of the homeowner's property to the official school bus drop area, will be transported at Town expense. K-6 students who live two miles or less from their school and ALL students in Grades 7-12 will NOT be transported at Town expense. Those students wishing to ride the school bus must purchase a bus pass according to the fee schedule, payable in advance, and for the entire year. One way tickets are not available. The only exceptions to this rule are for those students whose Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires special transportation and those who have been approved for financial assistance. Financial Assistance Applications are available for consideration for ALL student fees associated with the Lexington Public Schools including transportation. Does my child need a bus pass to board the school bus? All Town paid and fee-based students are issued a bus pass that they must show each day upon entering the bus. The pass entitles students a school bus ride to and from school. In the event a student loses a bus pass, a duplicate pass may be obtained from the Transportation Office for a $5.00 replacement fee payable by check or money order (no cash please.) Can my child ride home on another bus? Only children possessing bus passes may ride on a bus. For liability purposes, as well as safety issues, students may only ride their assigned bus. Transporting to social events, daycare or religious classes is not permitted. We offer a second pass (based on space availability) to students with two households. The cost is referenced in the fee structure of the program. Can my child take the bus to Hayden Recreation Center after school? You can purchase a bus pass (based on space availability) to Hayden Recreation if your child is enrolled in the Hayden After School Program. The cost is referenced in the fee structure of the program. We do not offer transportation to Hayden if your child is enrolled in Haydenºs 8 week enrichment programs. Can my child bring his/her large instrument or project on the bus? Due to the width of the school bus aisle (12" at the knees and 15" at the waist/chest) and the height of the seat backs (44" from the floor to the top of the seat back), no large instruments (e.g., cellos, French horns), large projects or large objects may be brought on the bus. In addition, a child must be able to carry and contain any and all items between his/her legs or on his/her lap. Cellos, French horns, large projects, or other large objects cannot be accommodated in the one seat in which a child is sitting. Can my child eat or drink his/her snack on the school bus? The safety of students, particularly those who suffer from life threatening allergies, is a major concern. It is because of this that food (including any type of candy or gum) and drinks are strictly prohibited from consumption on the school bus. All food, drink, and candy must remain contained while on the school bus. Can I purchase a bus pass later in the year? Students who opt to purchase a pass later in the year, provided space is available on the bus, will be required to pay the full dollar amount. Who do I contact if I have lost an item on the school bus? Please call C&W Transportation 781-862-4747. At what point can I request a refund? No refund will be issued unless the student unenrolls prior to the start of the school year. Once you register for fee-based transportation, you have agreed to pay the full cost of the seat for the full year, regardless of how often you choose to use this service.
Eligible Street Lists: Students who live over two
miles from their district school, who are in kindergarten
through grade 6 are eligible for Town Paid transportation.
The following links contained eligible street lists.
Elementary Schools Street List Middle School, Clarke Street List Middle School, Diamond Street List
Links for information on town traffic and transportation:
Sidewalk Committee: Overview Lexington Sidewalk Committee (home page) Traffic Safety Advisory Committee |
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