Frequently Asked Questions

Transportation Frequently Asked Questions:

What If I'm Not Going To Make It Home To Receive My Student?
If necessary, have someone meet your child at his/her assigned stop, or make arrangements to have your child picked up at the elementary school.

Does the District Provide Transportation to And From Licensed Daycare Centers Within The Orchard Park Central School District Boundaries?
The District will provide transportation to and from licensed daycare centers, even if they are outside your elementary school zone.

Can My Child Ride a Different Bus If I Need Them To Go To A Different Location?
Students may only ride the bus to which they are assigned. Accountability is a major concern for transportation, as it is essential to know which students are on each bus in the event of an accident or emergency. Due to the large number of students in the district, neither transportation nor the schools can track daily changes. In case of an emergency, you must contact the transportation department for approval.

Could my child’s bus stop change?
Bus stops are subject to change at any time due to time restrictions and locations.

New York State Education Department Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Transportation:

Maximum amount of time a pupil can ride the bus?  http://www.p12.nysed.gov/schoolbus/Parents/htm/MaximumTimeThataPupilMaySpendonaBus.htm

Measurements to determine eligibility for transportation.   http://www.p12.nysed.gov/schoolbus/Parents/htm/measurements.htm

Transportation Safety Zones. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/schoolbus/Parents/htm/Child_Safety_Zones.htm

Late Request for Transportation to Non-Public Schools.  http://www.p12.nysed.gov/schoolbus/Parents/htm/late_requests.htm