Transportation

We use Versatran eLink as the online portal to access bus route, stop time, location, and the bus your student will be riding. At the login page the "User Name" and "Password" is your students 7-digit identification number.

• Instructions on finding bus routes

• Student bus route information

Reminders

• All students need to be at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to their stop time.

• Kindergarten Parents: To assure your student's safety, please arrive at the bus stop in the morning and after school 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time for pick-up and drop-off. Parents or guardians must meet the bus in the afternoon or your child will be returned to the school or transportation center.

For more information, please call the Transportation Center at 360-629-1229.

What time do schools start?

See school hours, schedules, and late-start Wednesday information HERE

SCSD Board Policy 6605 and Procedures 6605P and WAC 392-145 set forth behavior expectations for students riding school buses.

The school bus ride is considered an extension of the school day and students are expected to behave in a way that is consistent with school/classroom expectations.

School bus drivers are responsible for the supervision of students from the time the bus arrives at the bus stop in the morning, until the time the students are safely unloaded at the school in; and from loading at the school in the afternoon until students are safely unloaded and across the street (if applicable).

Violations of the rules of conduct on buses will be dealt with in a progressive way. Lower level violations will be reported directly to parents by drivers and discipline applied on the bus (i.e. assigned seats, etc.). More serious or exceptional misconduct will be reported to school principals and discipline applied by the principal. Discipline for major misconduct and repeated minor violations may include suspension and or revocation of the student's bus riding privilege, as well as in-school discipline.

When traffic and/or road conditions affect the operation of school buses, we reach our to families through various methods, including by phone, text, email, district website, social media, and third-party alerts.

The Transportation Department offers a recorded message that provides as much information as possible during events that effect bus service.

During inclement weather, we will make every effort to update the recording by 5:30 a.m. The information line can be reached by dialing 360-629-1224.

See a map of non-traveled roads during inclement weather

See our Snow Route webpage to find maps for specific bus routes

To keep everyone safe on school buses and to abide by state law and our district policy, please read the bus guidelines on this page.

Two points of emphasis this school year are:

• All items - such as sports equipment, instruments, and metal water bottles - must be completely secured inside of a closed bag or instrument case.

• The bus is considered an extension of the school day, and students are expected to behave in a way that is consistent with school/classroom expectations.

We appreciate your help in making sure that our students continue to stay safe on the bus and following state law so our school buses remain in service.

Rules of Conduct

• Students must obey the driver or any other staff member assigned to the bus.

• Students may only ride their assigned bus unless pre-arrangements have been made.

• Students are not allowed to depart the bus at any stop other than their assigned stop.

• Students must remain in the seat assigned by the driver.

• Students shall observe classroom conduct on the bus. Noise shall be kept to a minimum, and no obscene gestures.

• No smoking or ignition source of any kind on the bus.

• No eating or drinking on bus unless specifically authorized and supervised by an accompanying teacher, coach, school staff member or where a district medical plan states otherwise.

• Students shall not open windows without driver permission.

• Students must keep all body parts inside the bus at all times.

• Items prohibited from the bus include: sticks; breakable containers; weapons; skateboards; firearms; straps or pins protruding from clothing; and large, bulky items which cannot be held or placed on the floor between legs.

• Books and other personal belongings must be kept out of the aisle and emergency doorways.

• No animals allowed except those providing assistance to disabled students.

• Students shall not sit in drivers seat.

• Refrain from talking to the driver unless necessary.

• Students shall go directly to a seat upon loading the bus and remain properly seated at all times while on the bus (seated facing forward).

• Students must load and unload the bus in an orderly manner, no pushing or shoving.

• Students shall not cross the street behind the bus unless using a crosswalk or traffic signal.

• Students shall stand away from the roadway curb when any bus is approaching or leaving a stop.

• Students going to and from their bus stop where there are no sidewalks should walk on the left side of the road facing traffic. Students shall go directly to their home after leaving the bus.

• Students in school buses equipped with seat belts shall be required to wear them properly adjusted whenever the school bus is in motion.

• Students shall follow emergency exit drill procedures as instructed by drivers.

• Students shall not tamper with emergency doors or equipment.

• Parents of students identified causing damage to buses shall be charged with the cost of incurred damage.

• Student misconduct shall constitute sufficient reason for suspending transportation privileges.

• Laser pointers are not allowed on the bus.

There are no exceptions to these rules, per WAC 392-145-021 (Washington Administrative Code) and School BoardPolicy 6605 and Procedures 6605P.

When you are in the same lane of travel as the bus OR in an adjacent lane, here are examples of when you need to stop:

SCSD Transportation Center 27210 90th Avenue NW Stanwood, Washington 98292

Office phone: 360-629-1229 Fax: 360-629-1248

Email: scsdtransportation@stanwood.wednet.edu

Office hours: 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on school days

Transportation information Line: 360-629-1224