Special Education students assigned to a school in their attendance area will be provided transportation in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Parent Handbook [Guidelines]. Students requiring special transportation consideration must be approved and set up by Special Services. Special Services will advise the Transportation Department of the specific requirements. Transportation, when set up by Special Services, is curb to curb whenever possible. In some instances, students may be required to walk a short distance to a stop location. No stops will be placed within apartment complexes. Some students requiring special transportation may be picked up and dropped at home. This determination will be made on a case-by-case basis. The determination is based on whether the student has a physical disability which prevents them from walking to a corner safely. Wheelchair students: All wheelchairs must have a seat belt for the occupant, working brakes, and properly inflated tires. Unoccupied wheelchairs will not be transported. All wheelchairs must be inspected by Transportation personnel prior to beginning transportation services. Carseats: Carseats appearing on the national recall roster will not be eligible for transportation services. All carseats must be inspected by Transportation personnel prior to beginning transportation services. Expectations of students & parents: All students are to be ready 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. Parents are expected to be available at the stop 5 minutes prior to the scheduled drop time. When an adult is not available to receive the student, the student will be returned to school. Top of Page