Frequently Asked Questions About Bus Transportation
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- All early childhood and 4K students are eligible, as are students in 5K through Grade 12 whose address is more than two miles from their school or in a predetermined hazardous walking route.
- The Ripon Area School District requires busing to be arranged to and from the student's primary residence, although an alternative address may be used in accordance with the conditions described above.
- Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) that requires transportation
- Transportation is provided to students who live near the District's city shuttle sites, need transportation between the elementary schools, or attend a licensed daycare anywhere within the District.
What bus transportation options are available for middle school and high school students (Grade 6 - Grade 12)?
- All early childhood and 4K students are eligible, as are students in 5K through Grade 12 whose address is more than two miles from their school or in a predetermined hazardous walking route.
- The Ripon Area School District requires busing to be arranged to and from the student's primary residence, although an alternative address may be used in accordance with the conditions described above.
- Students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) that requires transportation.
- Transportation is provided to students from the District's two shuttle sites:
- Ceresco Park at the corner of Union St & North St.
- Corner of Hall Street & Spaulding Ave
Where are the supervised bus shuttle sites located?
- Ceresco Park at the corner of Union St & North St.
- Morning Supervision: 7:20 a.m. - 7:35 a.m. (supervision ends when the bus has picked up students)
- Afternoon Supervision: 3:10 p.m. - 3:40 p.m. (all students are expected to head home immediately)
- Corner of Hall Street & Spaulding Ave
** Bus supervision is aligned with the bus schedule which may vary slightly from year to year.
How will families be notified about the bus transportation requests?
- Bus assignments will be provided to families prior to the start of the school year.
- If a change is made, families will be notified via email or a phone call with the updated information.
- All transportation information can be viewed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
What are the parents' responsibilities?
- Parents have the responsibility to have students at the designated pick-up site before the bus arrives. Buses are not required to wait for students who are still in the house. During very bad weather, the bus will stop and wait a short time for the students to board the bus.
- Be home to meet your child when they return from school. A parent or older sibling must be visible before a 4K or 5K student will be allowed off the bus. Drivers cannot always see a house from the road to know that someone is there to receive the child. Students with no visible adult or an older sibling will be transported back to Barlow Park Journey to wait for their parents.
- Teach your child that bus transportation is a privilege, which may be denied due to misbehavior. Assume financial responsibility for any acts of vandalism committed by your child.
- If your family is utilizing one of our shuttle sites, please plan for your child to be supervised during the scheduled time frames noted above.
Where are school crossing guards located?
School crossing guards are provided by the City of Ripon Police Department. They are located at four key intersections within the city:
- Corner of Griswold Street & Newbury Street
- Corner of West Sullivan Street & Metomen Street
- Corner of West Oshkosh Street & Hamburg Street
- Corner of Sunset Ave & Hamburg Street
Who do I contact?
Kristi Schmitt at the District office by EMAIL or by calling (920) 748-4600:
- Email all bus forms
- Email or call with questions
Can a bus student have a friend ride home with them on the bus?
No. Only students who are on an approved route list are allowed to ride the bus either to school or home from school. Bus students are not allowed to have an extra rider join them for their bus ride either to school or home from school.
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Transportation Handbook & Forms
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