Transportation

All students in kindergarten through eighth grade will be eligible for bus transportation if they live beyond one mile from the school building that they attend. A special transportation program, as space permits and using only existing stops, permits children who reside within one mile to be bused, provided a fee is paid by the parent. To receive an application, contact the school office. Non-riders are not permitted to ride the bus to friends’ homes, sitters, etc.

Woodridge 68 contracts its general transportation services with First Student, Inc. and special education transportation services with Sunrise Southwest LLC.

Transportation Services

Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly manner while traveling as passengers in school district transportation vehicles. Regard for transportation property, respect for drivers, and consideration of the rights and welfare of others should govern student actions.

All buses are equipped with electronic cameras that record both video and audio. This provides one more way of providing safety and security for our students. Detailed information about expected student behavior and disciplinary procedures can be found in the Behavior & Discipline section of this handbook.

Students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade are not allowed to ride their bicycles to school. Research indicates that more accidents occur on bicycles ridden by younger children. Parents should check with their child’s school for any additional safety regulations for riding bicycles to school.

Safety patrols will be stationed at various intersections near each school. These patrols are for your child’s protection and should be obeyed at all times. Patrols do not have the authority to stop traffic. These patrols do not relieve the students of the responsibility for their own actions and conduct coming to and going home from school. Patrols are not on duty on days when weather conditions would jeopardize their physical welfare.