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Responsibility for students using buses rests with parents until student actually boards bus or exits bus at end of day.

What can parents do to help ensure a safe trip?

The Monticello School District is proud of the fine job our dedicated bus drivers perform each day. Drivers attend safety and first aid meetings throughout the year to better equip themselves to cope with daily problems. 

Please help our school bus drivers do a better job by acquainting your child with the following rules:

• Be at bus stop five minutes before scheduled time
• Stay on side of road while awaiting bus
• Enter the bus calmly and safely
• Greet driver with appropriate greeting
• Take seat immediately; students may be assigned seats by the driver
• Once seated, remain seated until destination is reached
• Keep feet out of aisles
• Talking, not shouting, is permitted
• No large parcels allowed on bus
• Cross road 15 feet in front of bus
• Respect, obey bus driver at all times
• Follow proper crossing procedures

Special Reminder to Parents:

• No student will depart from bus until they reach their stop
• A parental note required for student to take different bus
• No bus changes made via phone call
• A parental note necessary for elementary child picked up and not taking bus

What are the rules of school transportation?

Acts of misconduct may lead to a student's temporary suspension from all transportation privileges.

Untolerated Acts:

• smoking
• pushing
• swearing
• refusal to comply with instructions
• bullying

The following items not allowed on bus:

• animals, pets
• guns, knives (real or otherwise)
• glass objects
• toys (baseball bats, sticks), cards
• musical instrument larger than trombone; skis; golf clubs
• fireworks of any kind
• radios; cell phones are to remain in book bags

Are bus schedules and routes available for viewing?

The district does not publicly display its bus schedules and routes. Each student will receive a bus pass indicating transportation status--bus stop, time of pick-up and return. On the first day of school the student should present this pass to the driver of the bus. Students may only ride on the bus assigned to them.

Please check the schedules carefully. Requests for changes, individual problems, or transportation questions should be sent to the Transportation Department in writing.
For questions or problems please contact: Marty Gershowitz, Director of Transportation or Mary Koselnak, Assistant Director of Transportation at 794-8570.

What should I do if my child has a problem on the bus?

If your child is the recipient of any verbal or physical abuse or any other incident while riding a school bus, please report the incident immediately to your school principal. If possible, include bus number, bus driver's name, and time of day. The principal will then conduct a follow up investigation and report back to the parent the disposition of the incident.

If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 794-8570.