CAZENOVIA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT/GUARDIAN GUIDE 2022-2023 6 TRANSPORTATION STUDENT REMINDERS: OFFICE (315) 655-1326 • Be ready and waiting at the bus stop when the bus arrives. The Transportation Department consists of Bus Drivers, Attendants, Mechanics and the office staff: • Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop. Wait for the crossing signal from the driver before moving Kim Nowak, Office Assistant, and Karen Cowherd, Transportation Supervisor. toward the bus. Throughout the school year the staff takes part in workshops, refreshers, annual reviews, medical • Students should remain seated whenever the bus is moving. All buses have seat belts, available for student use. examinations and random drug testing. We are committed to the safe transportation to and from • Students should talk quietly. school every day for every student. We wish you a healthy and happy school year. • Manageable-sized backpacks are recommended. • Eating and drinking on the bus is not permitted. SCHOOL BUS SERVICE FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL OPENING: • Problems should be reported to the driver, building principal, teacher or parent. Students should not try to handle • School buses will operate on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 for students in grades K-12. problems themselves. • Bus routes will be published in the Cazenovia Republican and the school website by the week of • Drivers may assign seats. Drivers may issue student conduct reports. August 22, 2022. PARENT REMINDERS • Buses traveling to non-public schools and BOCES will operate according to the school calendar for • Day care information should be in place by August 1st. This information must be renewed each school year. It is each school. helpful to correct this information prior to the first day of school to insure your child is on the correct bus. SAFETY AT THE BUS STOP: • Eating and drinking on the school bus are not allowed due to the danger of choking and risk to those with food allergies. • Younger children and pets should be kept clear of the bus stop. The full attention of the driver and • Live pets, even when caged, are not allowed on the buses. No glass items of any kind are permitted. students is necessary. Skateboards, sleds, ice skates, snowboards and scooters should be transported by parents, as these items may cause • Parents or caregivers of younger students should be visible at the time students are dropped off. injury to passengers. • Kindergarten students must be dropped off to an adult. • Backpacks should be used to help keep items together and be of a size that can be easily and safely managed by • Students should move away from the bus. the child. • Students should never cross behind the bus or try to get on from behind the bus. • Large musical instruments, large athletic bags and fragile projects may need to be transported by parents, due to limited space. • Students should follow the safe crossing procedures explained by the school bus driver. • All students will participate in a school bus evacuation and safety drill during the first seven days of school and at least two other times during the school year. LATE BUS ROUTES: • Belongings should be marked with student name and the school attending. • Students participating in after-school activities need a late bus pass from the teacher/coach to ride • All changes should be in writing to the school. Bus passes will be issued for all bus changes. Verbal requests from a late bus. students must be verified. • Late buses leave from the middle school bus circle. • Every effort should be made to call before 1 p.m. with any changes for the afternoon schedule for your child. SCHOOL CLOSINGS OR DELAYS: • Afternoon bus routes will only transport your child to home or to daycare. • Transportation will not be provided for play dates, lessons, work or parties. Any day school is closed due to adverse weather conditions, no buses will run. On days when school • Please communicate with our office in a timely manner if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s is delayed, weather permitting, the afternoon schedule will resume. The radio, television and the transportation needs. internet will provide up-to-date information. Transportation Supervisor, Karen Cowherd, [email protected]