Transportation

Passes are required for all students riding the late buses.  Late bus passes should be obtained from the school office that day and given to the bus driver.  Late buses run a route with multiple stops and it is up to the student to pay attention and get off at a stop in proximity to their home.  If you have any questions about late bus routes, please contact the Transportation Department at (913) 288-3700.

Bus Stops

All riders are expected to wait respectfully and quietly at their designated bus stop.  Turner Transportation recommends students arrive at the stop 5-10 minutes before the posted time.  Parent supervision at bus stops is encouraged.

Pick-Up

• Students should not be in the street while waiting for the bus.  Transportation should be contacted if a problem or safety concern is noted at a stop.
• When the bus pulls up, students should wait for it to come to a complete stop and use the rail to enter or exit the bus.  The stairs can be very slippery in wet weather.
• Students should walk to their seat, sit down, and keep the noise to a classroom level.  Students may not stand, enter the aisle, or turn around in their seats.
• Once the bus reaches the school or activity destination, exit the bus in an orderly fashion and proceed to the event.  Do not go behind the bus.

Drop-Off

• When students board the bus to go home from school or an activity, they should follow the same procedures as pick-up.
• When the bus reaches the designated stop, students should make sure they have personal items such as books, glasses, clothing, equipment, phones, iPad's, etc. and exit the bus, utilizing the rail.
• When exiting the bus, students should walk away from the bus immediately and never walk behind the bus.
• If a student must cross the street, they should do so in front of the bus.  The driver can assist by looking in their mirrors and signaling it is okay to cross.  All buses have stop signs and they will stay out until students are away from any traffic.
• Students should be alert for vehicles that do not stop when the bus in loading or unloading students.
• Students should look before crossing roadways. 
• Students should never touch the school bus while the bus is in motion on the roadway as they are approaching the bus stop or leaving the bus stop. 
• Students should never try to retrieve any items that may end up under the school bus.

To be sure students are transported in the safest manner possible, school bus drivers are required to:

• Have a commercial driver's license with a "S" and "P" endorsement.  This includes a written test, a minimum of 12 hours driving time with a trainer, a test on parts of the bus, and a rigorous driving course with a DMV instructor.
• Pass a complete driving and background check.
• Pass the Department of Transportation physical every 2 years.
• Complete a defensive driving course every three years.
• Complete first aid/CPR training every other year.
• Undergo regular drug and alcohol testing.
• Maintain a good driving record throughout employment with Turner USD 202.