Transportation Department
The transportation department oversees student transportation within the district. The department employs four drivers and a transportation supervisor. Drivers must have a satisfactory work history, a satisfactory criminal background check, a clean driving record; pass a physical and engage in random drug/alcohol test. Our drivers also have training through the Washtenaw Intermediate School District where they must obtain a certification and participate in continuing education classes. The Transportation program strives to improve student achievement by providing safe and timely transportation for all eligible students.
Transportation Forms
In order to better serve our students, please fill out the Bus Transportation Form, Bus Rules Form, and submit it to the office as soon as you know they will need to ride the bus.
Multicultural Academy Bus Hubs
Bus Safety Rules
In order to maintain a safe, orderly environment on the bus and at the bus stop students are expected to observe the following School Bus Safety Rules:
1. FOLLOW THE DRIVER’S INSTRUCTIONS
School buses are just like classrooms: the adult is in charge. In the classroom, it’s the teacher; on the bus, it’s the driver. By state law, students are under the authority of the driver while on the school bus and when crossing the street.
2. STAY OUT OF THE DANGER ZONE
The area around a school bus is
3. REMAIN SEATED, FACING FORWARD
School bus seats are specially designed to protect passengers. They can only be effective if riders always face the front and stay in their seats until the driver tells them to stand up and exit.
4. KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND OBJECTS TO YOURSELF
On the bus, inappropriate behavior like fighting, pushing, horse-play or throwing something might distract the driver and cause an accident. Students must keep all parts of their body inside the bus where it’s safe, and never throw anything out the window.
5. BE POLITE AND TALK QUIETLY
Everybody on the bus, including the driver, has the right to a safe, orderly environment, so students need to use good manners and talk quietly only to the riders in the same seat with them, using acceptable language and gestures.
6. NO EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR GUM
Eating on the bus may create a choking hazard; spilled food or drink may ruin clothing, cause someone to slip, or attract germs and insects. Buses are considered District property and are tobacco/nicotine-free.
Additional Bus Safety Rules
In addition to the rules listed, please be aware of the following:
Students may be asked to sit in assigned seating
Students must not bring animals, glass, aerosol products, dangerous objects, flammable or controlled substances, laser pointers, radios, cassette players, or other personal electronic devices on the bus. Sharp objects such as pens and pencils should be carried in backpacks by elementary students or remain in pockets/purses of secondary students.
Students must get off on their assigned stops unless a written note that has been approved by the office is shown. No new stops will be added during the school year.
Bulky items such as class projects or musical instruments may be carried only if the item does not displace any rider, does not obstruct the aisle or emergency exit, and does not obstruct the driver’s vision in any direction. The District and the school bus contractor are not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
Vandalism of school buses may result in suspension or revocation of the student’s riding privilege; parents may be held financially liable for the cost of repairing damage to school buses.