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Transportation FAQs

Below, you will find some common questions concerning Transportation Services in Pickens County School District. For each question, an answer is provided. Some answers will refer the reader to a specific department within the school district. All contact numbers and applicable web sites are provided at the end of this document. These questions will assist all levels of stakeholders including school administrators and faculty.

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Transportation FAQs

Do I have to register my student(s) for transportation services before they can ride a PCSD bus?

Are there any specific conditions that my student(s) has to meet?

How do I request transportation services?

Can I request bus service at any time during the school year?

Once registered, how do I confirm my student’s bus information?

If the provided bus information is wrong, what do I do?

What if “no” bus information is available for my student?

Once my student is enrolled in a school and registered for a bus, can they ride that same day?

Where will my student’s bus stop be located?

What is a “Walk Safe" area?

How do I express concerns about conditions on a roadway or at a bus stop?

If my student is assigned to a communal stop, how far will they have to walk to a bus stop?

What happens if I live on a roadway that is restricted from bus travel?

What are the expected responsibilities of a parent or guardian concerning travel to and from a bus stop location?

Can my student be permanently assigned to a different bus stop?

Can my student simply choose to use another AM or PM stop location as long as it is on the same bus route?

If I have changed addresses, can I transport my student to another bus stop or attendance zone and continue to place them on a school bus?

What do I do if my student misses the bus in the morning?

What happens when it is raining? Can the bus drop my student at the driveway to keep them from getting wet?

If extreme weather is forecasted (example: ice or snow), how do I know if the bus will run?

How do I express concerns or get information about my student’s transportation services?

Due to behavior issues on the bus, my student has been suspended or expelled from the school bus. Who should I call concerning the events?

Does the district have video cameras on school buses?