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2022-2023 BUS SCHEDULE ***

 

10-11-22 UPDATE 

Changes to the bus routes for bus #’s 2, 10, 12, 14, 18, 19, 27 have been included in the printable version for your convenience.

 
 
GPS Bus Stop Schedule

Instructions for GPS System:

  • Type Street and Town in 'Street' field
  • Type zip code
  • Leave school and grade blank so it will give you all choices
  • If there are several matches, it will display address matches. Click on your address. If there is only one address, click on the bus stop tab.
  • 'My School' tab will display start time and end time of each school

*If you check the GPS System and DO NOT find your address, please contact the transportation department at 207-829-4820 or email [email protected]. 
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT RIDING THE BUS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
  • Parents or guardians are required to be at the bus stop for grades PK-4 unless written permission to allow your child off the bus is provided to the driver and/or transportation department.
  • At this time, we are allowing students to ride to friends' houses with a written note from a parent to the school and a bus pass.
  • We will accommodate pick up and drop off at the child’s home and/or child care location.
  • There are no social distancing requirements for the bus.
  • Students may wear a mask if they wish.
 

RIDING the BUS POLICIES and RULES

The driver of a school bus is charged with a heavy responsibility for the safety of the children in his/her care. The right of students to ride in the school bus is dependent upon their behavior and observance of rules pertaining to proper conduct. Drivers are authorized to enforce these rules and to make suggestions in line with good citizenship.
 
Students are assigned to their respective buses at the beginning of the school year. One bus stop for the morning and one bus stop for the afternoon. If multiple addresses are required to accommodate daycare situations please make sure the transportation department is contacted and the school is aware of what bus your child will be taking and to what address they are going to. Drivers will assign seats on the bus. Changes in bus assignments cannot be made without permission of the transportation supervisor, and /or building administrator.
 
Drop Off Policy:
Pre-Kindergarten - 4th grade students are not allowed off the bus without an adult present. Students will be returned to school if no one is at the bus stop for them. If you wish to make a change, please email transportation for a parental consent form.
 
Activity Bus:
We have four buses that transport students home after school activities on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:15 from the High School and 4:20 from the Middle School. 
Right of route 9 will be bus 29
Left of route 9 will be bus 7
Winn Rd through Tuttle Road area down to the Foreside is bus 31
West Cumberland and Blanchard Rd area is bus 14
 

“Be Cool & Follow Bus Rules”

 
  • Be at the bus stop at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time. The bus driver may not see you running for the bus.
  • Wait for the bus in a safe place – away from the road but not too far back because the driver may not see you.  
  • When the bus arrives students should be ready to board with their backpacks on.  
  • Students that need to cross in front of the bus must pay attention to the bus driver and watch for the signal to cross. If you hear the bus horn, go back to the safe waiting area until the driver signals you that it’s safe to cross.  
  • Do not run to the bus, wait for the bus to come to you and wait for it to come to a complete stop.  
  • When you get on the bus go directly to your seat.
  • Once you find your assigned seat, put your backpack on your lap.  
  • Stay seated at all times facing forward, “Back to back” and “Bottom to bottom.”  Backpacks and lunch boxes should remain closed at all times.
  • Please DO NOT place key chains and attachments on your child’s backpack. They can cause injury to the driver or other students.  
  • Keep hands, arms and head inside the bus at all times. A bus is much bigger than a car, it gets very close to trees and poles and you could be seriously injured if you have any body parts outside the bus.  
  • Please don’t chew gum, eat or drink on the bus. Many students have allergies or you could choke and the driver might not be aware of it.  
  • Hands and feet should be kept to yourself at all times while riding the bus.  
  • Fighting or bullying is not allowed.  
  • Never throw things on the bus or out of the windows.
  • Keep the aisles clear at all times including your arms and legs.  
  • Never play with the emergency exits.  
  • Never write on, cut or damage the seats on the bus. Parents may be held financially liable for the cost of repairing damage to school bus seats.  
  • Never bring knives, guns, lighters, matches or any other dangerous items on the bus.  
  • Leave the bus carefully, using the handrail.  
  • Take 10 giant steps in front of the bus before crossing. You should be able to see the driver’s face. Remember if you can’t see the driver the driver can’t see you.
  • Live animals, insects, skateboards, sneaker-skates, glass items, whistles, balloons, and large stuffed animals are not allowed on the bus.
  • Anything that may be a distraction to the bus driver is not allowed including trading cards.
  • Any students failing to obey these rules will be reported in writing to the school principal for discipline in accordance with the following guidelines.

     

    Enforcement of Bus Rules

    The following progressive disciplinary procedures are intended as guidelines only. Building principals have the discretion to impose discipline consequences based upon the relevant facts and circumstances of each case, including but not limited to, the nature of the violation and the student's prior disciplinary record.


    First Written Warning: The bus driver speaks to the student and then prepares a bus disciplinary form for the building principal. The principal discusses the problem with the student. The principal takes an appropriate disciplinary action with the offending student. The principal notifies the parents in writing of the student's offense, the disciplinary action taken and the consequences of further misbehavior.


    Second Written Warning: The bus driver speaks to the student and then prepares a bus disciplinary form for the building principal. The principal discusses the problem with the student. The principal takes an appropriate disciplinary action with the offending student. The principal notifies the parents in writing of the student's offense, the disciplinary action taken and the consequences of further misbehavior.


    Third Written Warning: The bus driver speaks to the student and then prepares a bus disciplinary form for the building principal. The principal discusses the problem with the student. The principal suspends the student from all bus-riding privileges including to and from home and the activity bus for up to 10 school days. The principal arranges a meeting with parents, student, bus driver, and transportation director prior to the reinstatement of the student's bus-riding privileges.


    Fourth Written Warning: The bus driver speaks to the student and then prepares a bus disciplinary form for the building principal. The principal discusses the problem with the student. The principal may suspend the student from all bus-riding privileges including to and from home and the activity bus for the remainder of the school year. When final suspension occurs, the principal notifies the parents by telephone and sends a letter indicating the offense and disciplinary action taken.


    Severe violations of the aforementioned rules are subject to immediate revocation of bus riding privileges.

     

TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM
(staff only, login to MSAD Google account required)
 
Transportation dept
23 Drowne Rd.
Cumberland, Maine 04021
207-829-4820