Transportation Service is provided by First Student
Bus Registration for the upcoming school year is done through the online registration process.
If you already registered and need to add transportation, parents or legal guardians must complete the following two-step process:
- Make a payment of $375 at the E-Pay site before June 21, 2022 to get the early bird price.
- Email Lisa Subrin at [email protected]. She will let you know the next steps.
Transportation Key Dates:
- June 22, 2022 - The cost of transportation will increase to $450
- July 31, 2022 - This is the last day to pay for transportation and be guaranteed your student can ride the bus on the 1st day of school.
IEP Accommodation/Hardship Safety
Change requests that have to do with Hardship, IEP Accommodation or Safety, will have to go through the following individuals:
Otherwise, contact First Student at (847) 635-9877 for issues that require immediate attention or the school front office for bus ridership attendance issues.
Safety
Traveling on a school bus is the safest form of transportation for students. District 57 feels strongly that bus safety is a priority. Maintaining this high level of safety is a priority and is the responsibility of all students, parents, school staff, bus contractors, and bus drivers. Students have the right to ride the bus in a safe environment. NO STUDENT may interfere with this right.
Routing
For the safety of students and route efficiencies, the transportation service provider will be assigning bus stops.
- Bus drivers are not independently authorized to make route/stop changes.
- Families having an alternate address will need to identify a single pick-up address for the arrival route and a single drop-off address for the dismissal route. The stop for the arrival and dismissal routes can be different; however, the stop must be consistent throughout the entire week.
Payment Assistance
Fees for transportation services are waived for students who meet the qualifying income eligibility guidelines and verification process pursuant to Board Policy 4:140. The student fee waiver application must be completed and submitted to the business office within three days of transportation sign-up along with Income Tax Form 1040, W-2 form(s), and all other appropriate documentation. Students will not be routed for transportation service until the student fee waiver application is completed, submitted, and approved.
Electronic Monitoring
Electronic monitoring devices that include video cameras and GPS may be used on school buses as necessary to monitor conduct and maintain a safe environment for students and bus drivers.
Bus Passes
To board the bus, a student must be a registered bus rider and have a pass. Activity bus riders at Lincoln Middle School also require a bus pass to board the bus.