Transportation and Bus Protocols for Parents
School buses used to transport students must not exceed the following maximum capacity requirements:
Passengers on a school bus must be spaced to the greatest extent possible.
Bus should be loaded from the back seat to the front seat and unloaded from the front seat to the back seat. Drivers may make exceptions for students who need special seat assignments.
Bus operators will be required to wear face covering while on duty.
Students (3rd grade and up) will be required to wear face coverings at all times. Students in grades PreK through 2 may wear face coverings, however, it is not mandatory.
Upon entering the bus, all passengers will be required to sanitize their hands using hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer will be provided by the district.
Parents and students should maintain social distance at bus stops and avoid congregating in groups while waiting for the bus.
Windows should be open at all times to facilitate air flow as weather conditions permit.
There will be a staggering of students when unloading and loading of buses at school to minimize student group size as they enter and exit schools. Six feet distance must be maintained while entering and exiting the school. Temps will be taken as students enter school, not on the bus.
Bus drivers will clean high-touch surfaces, including seats and handrails, after each group’s use. At the end of the day, the bus will be extensively cleaned.
Student seating charts will be established and maintained.
IPSB strongly encourages families to drop off their children and to pick them up from school when possible. Parents should complete the survey (found on IPSB’s website) so that bus riders can be finalized.
Due to social distancing, parents and school staff should expect an increase in the amount of time that routes may take to complete. Additional routes may be established pending bus riders.