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Parents who want Mohonasen to provide transportation for their children to approved parochial schools are responsible for filing the Request for Non-Public School Transportation form (PDF) with the principal of the parochial school where their children will attend. Principals of parochial schools will collect forms, complete the certificate and forward them as a group to the school district. Forms are due by April 1, 2012.

 

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Jan. 27, 2012

Attn all non-public school parents/guardians: Memo relating new transportation request form

Download Memo (PDF)

Download updated form (PDF)

Oct. 11, 2011

Thanks to grant, new pre-heaters will cut down on fuel, electricity use learn more

Aug. 22, 2011

Governor Cuomo Signs Law to Expand List of Crimes that Disqualify Persons from Becoming School Bus Drivers see press release

Aug. 4, 2011

When looking for your school bus, don’t go by the bus number learn more

Bus stop and schedule information for 2011-12

Check your mailboxes! Postcards will be sent out two weeks prior to the start of school, notifying students of their assigned bus stop.

Jan. 19, 2011

Food not allowed on school buses See letter from the transportation supervisor (PDF)

Memo to all out-of-district schools/parents regarding schedule changes for November download here

Attention parents of
juniors and seniors

If you have a junior or senior who is going to drive to school this year, please let the Transportation Office know. This will help make the transportation student lists more accurate and give better service.

Need for bus drivers

Looking for a part-time job with flexible hours? learn more

School closings/delays

Parents: Please make sure you are signed up for School News Notifier. By doing this, you will receive an e-mail and/or text message in the event school is closed or delayed due to inclement weather. Closing and delay information can also be found on local television or radio stations.

Unplanned early dismissals are communicated via an automated phone messaging system to all phone numbers parents have provided. It is essential that parents keep their phone contact numbers current for this purpose.

In addition, the elementary PTO also maintains a "phone tree" to contact parents of K-5 students in the event of an unplanned early dismissal.

There may be times when the phone lists cannot be activated (loss of phone service, not enough time, etc.). No matter what grade level your child is in, please make sure they know what to do if they arrive home unexpectedly and you're not there. For safety's sake, now is the time to create a plan!!

Late bus information

If your son or daughter is catching one of the after school "late buses" home, please be advised that their arrival home is sometimes later than you might ordinarily expect. You can always call the Transportation Department if you're worried, but availability of after school drivers and incidents or delays from the regular afternoon bus run sometimes contribute to "late bus" delays. We appreciate your patience in this matter. View late bus schedules

Instruments on the bus

The Mohonasen transportation department tries to accommodate all students. However, if a student has an item that will not fit on his/her lap -- and the bus is full -- it may be necessary for the parent/guardian to make alternate arrangements. Anyone who has questions/concerns about a specific situation should call the transportation office at 356-8260.

Motorists' Responsibilities

School bus stop signDrivers have a responsibility to help maintain the safety of children. When approaching a school bus, you must:

  • Slow down: Flashing yellow lights warn that the bus is about to stop. You should begin to slow your vehicle and prepare to stop.

  • Stop: From either direction, even on divided highways – when a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing.

  • Proceed: Only when the red lights are turned off and bus is again moving, or when waved on by driver or police officer.

  • Be aware: Children may be approaching a stopped school bus from any direction.

  • Remember: School buses may not turn right on red while transporting students.

It is illegal to pass a school bus displaying its flashing red lights – both on and off school property. If convicted of passing a stopped school bus, the minimum fine is $250 - 400 and/or 30 days in jail for the first offense. Drivers convicted of passing a stopped school bus will also receive a 5-point infraction on their license for each violation. This law is strictly enforced, and all violators will be fully prosecuted.

Helpful bus safety/transportation links

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