Wicomico County Board of Education Approval Status Index Code Title: Student Transportation Procedure SFS-TRA-PR-002 First Adopted: 03/14/17 Legal Review: 03/07/17 Approved Revisions: 03/14/17 Effective: 03/15/17 Page 3 of 3 WICOMICO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION P.O. BOX 1538 2424 NORTHGATE DRIVE., SUITE 3, SALISBURY, MD 21802-1538 SFS-TRA-PR-002 5. Traversing a bridge with a load limit of 21,000 pounds or less; 6. Use of a road that is not tow-lane accessible or contains soft shoulders; C. A new bus stop will not be designated within one-quarter mile of an existing stop. Existing stops within one-quarter mile of each other will be eliminated when feasible and when the safety of pupils is not compromised (COMAR 13A.06.07). Stops may also be eliminated or routes altered pending budgetary constraints. V. Pupil Assignment to Bus Stops and Buses The Department of Transportation Services will designate bus stops and bus assignments within the guidelines listed below. A. Requests by parents or guardians for a change in the bus stop or bus assignment must be submitted in writing to the Director of Transportation Services for review. Approval will be given if: 1. A compelling reason is presented which will benefit the child; 2. Adequate seats are available on the requested vehicle as determined by the Department of Transportation Services; 3. The pupil is picked up and/or discharged daily at the newly assigned stop. B. A request for a temporary change in bus stop shall be in writing and must be submitted to the school-based Administrative Office/Principal’s Office for approval. The request will then be forwarded to the respective bus driver. The following conditions must be met: 1. A valid reason is accepted by the principal; 2. Adequate seats are available on the requested vehicle; 3. The pupil is picked up and/or discharged at a regularly assigned stop. Related Documents: • ADM-TRA-PL-005, Student Transportation Policy • SFS-GEN-PL-032, Assignment of Students to Schools Policy • INS-SCH-PR-010, Special Permission to Attend School Outside of the Assigned Attendance Area Procedure 67
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