The National Highway Transportation Safety Association states: The school bus is the safest vehicle on the road—your child is much safer taking a bus to and from school than traveling by car. https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety
2 years ago
http://www.durhamschoolservices.com/
A Transportation Manual has been created for you to use as a reference. It covers a variety of topics to answer questions you may have throughout the year concerning bus transportation. Please reference the Transportation Manual message block for a brief overview of the document and a link to access it.
Also provided in a message block is the Alternate Transportation Request form. This form must be completed annually for any child who needs a regularly-scheduled pick-up or drop-off at any location other than their registered home address.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the following, please contact the appropriate source listed below. After submitted requests are processed, the following contacts can provide updated information or clarification.
Alternate Transportation Requests
Bus Stop info. for change of address*
Bus Stop info. for new student*
Bus Assignment Review status
Non-Public School families
Other Concerns
Student behavior/discipline concerns
Transportation for students with IEPs
DSD Transportation Coordinator
Building secretary
Building secretary
DSD Transportation Coordinator
DSD Transportation Coordinator
Durham School Services
Building principal/assist. principal
DSD Transportation Coordinator
transportation@donegalsd.org
Building phone number
Building phone number
transportation@donegalsd.org
transportation@donegalsd.org
(717) 361-0024
Building phone number
transportation@donegalsd.org
*Requests (Initial requests/changes must be made through the student's building.)
The following contractors provide transportation for Donegal School District.
Durham School Services (717) 361-0024
Faithful Transportation dispatch (717) 286-1650 opt #1, opt #1
AM kindergarten students will be transported to school in the morning.
PM kindergarten students will be transported from school in the afternoon.
No mid-day transportation will be provided by Donegal School District.
9 months ago
"Partnering to maximize the potential for a safe and pleasant bus experience for everyone."
FAMILIES SEEKING TO HAVE DONEGAL TRANSPORT THEIR STUDENT(S) TO A NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL must submit a Non-Public School Transportation Request Form. Enrollment and student information will be verified with the non-public school. DSD relies on the information given by the school of attendance. Families requiring their student to be transported to a location other than their place of residence for custody or babysitting purposes must review and submit the Alternate Transportation Request form.
Proof of residency in the Donegal School District is needed each year. Please submit proof of residency with the Non-Public School Transportation Request Form. Transportation assignment will not be given until proof of residency is received. Bus assignment letters will be sent out the second week of August.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY GUIDELINES
The following are the approved documents that are accepted as Proof of Residency and for change of address for students attending Donegal. Documents marked with an asterisk (*) are the District’s preferred forms of proof of residency. Additional documents will be accepted as listed, but will require you to bring two documents as proof of residency.
*Bill of Sale – (Must be signed and current year)
*Cell Phone Bill – (Must be current)
*Credit Card Bill – (Must be current)
*Deed
*Lease agreement – (Must be signed and current year – Front page/signature page only)
*Real Estate Tax Bill – (Must be current year)
*Rent Receipt – (Must be current)
*Residency Affidavit – (See definition for application below)
*Utility Bill – (Must be current)
DOT identification card – (Must be current, please bring an additional approved document)
Driver’s License – (Must be current, please bring an additional approved document)
Vehicle Registration – (Must be current, please bring an additional approved document)
Mount Joy CTC
At 7:40 a.m., CTC students attending Mount Joy Campus will be picked up by bus #500 at DHS and taken to Mount Joy CTC. In the afternoon, students will take bus #500 back to DHS to connect with their regular bus to go home.
Brownstown CTC
At 7:40 a.m., CTC students attending Brownstown Campus will be picked up by bus #500 at DHS and taken to Mount Joy CTC to meet additional students for transportation to Brownstown CTC. In the afternoon, students will take bus #500 back to DHS to connect with their regular bus to go home.
Willow Street CTC
At 7:50 a.m., CTC students attending Willow Street Campus will be picked up by bus #40 at DHS and taken to Willow Street CTC. In the afternoon, students will take bus #40 back to DHS to connect with their regular bus to go home.
Public Safety Center
At 7:40 a.m., CTC students attending the Public Safety Center will be picked up by bus #500 at DHS and taken to Mount Joy CTC to meet additional students for transportation to the Public Safety Center on bus #39. In the afternoon, students will return to Mount Joy CTC and take bus #500 back to DHS to connect with their regular bus to go home.
Additional times are shared by the CTC.
2 years ago
2 years ago
The Donegal School District offers bus transportation for students living within the district borders according to board policy. Students and parents/guardians should be aware of expectations and follow the bus rules summarized in this Handbook. By complying with these rules we can maximize the potential for a safe, pleasant bus experience for everyone.
Please take the time to review this manual and keep as a reference when questions arise. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact your child’s building principal.
be aware of expectations and follow the bus rules
9 months ago
Students will be picked up and dropped off at the same regular location every day. This procedure helps maintain the safety of our students. Transportation will only be provided to and from the legally designated residence of the student. Alternate transportation may be requested for consistent, long-term, weekly daycare needs or custody agreements. Please carefully read all information on the form prior to signing.
Only submitted requests will be considered for approval.
This form can be found using the link provided. Notes submitted directly to the driver will not be accepted.
Approval will be granted only if there is an existing bus stop, provided there is adequate seating available on the affected bus.
If an emergency situation arises, contact your building principal to discuss the emergency that may alter your student's transportation needs.
Families submitting for the upcoming school year, please mark the intended school year at the top of the request form. Otherwise, all requests are assumed to be for the current school year.
Alternate Transportation Request Form
please submit a new request each year
2 years ago
Questions or concerns regarding bus assignments may be addressed by submitting a Bus Assignment Review form to the District transportation coordinator. Reviews will be conducted upon receipt. Families are asked to be patient with a response, as volume of submissions will dictate response time.
Concerns brought forth after the second week of August will be held for investigation two weeks after the start of school.
