Busing is not provided for afterschool and extracurricular programs. Students are bused according to each school’s established session times.Prior to routing, it is reviewed and approved by the DOE and UFT. The school’s schedule is submitted to OPT via the Session Time Application.See the Session Time Memo for more information. Changes to the schedule that deviate from the traditional contractual requirements require a vote via the School-Based Option (SBO) process. Each spring, the principal determines the school’s schedule for the coming year (in alignment with contractual obligations and NYSED minimum instructional time requirements).To report an issue with a driver, attendant, bus company, parent, and/or studentįollow the DOE’s protocol for when a child goes missing.įor emergencies, always contact 911.To report an accident or that a student hurts themselves.When to Contact the Office of Pupil TransportationĬall OPT's customer service center at 71 for any of the following: You can view the routes and bus vendors assigned to your school in the School Route Search. To get an estimated pick-up or drop-off time for a specific student.A bus has not arrived at school before session start or end time.Boroughįind more Borough/Citywide office contacts. Issues with the driver and/or attendantĬontact Information for Transportation Liaisons (TLs)Īccess, D79 and New Vision schools have been reassigned by respective district.Help with entering bus stop or MetroCard information.Transportation professional development is also available for school staff responsible for transportation. Your transportation liaison is your source of support for busing, MetroCard, student eligibility, field trips, and other transportation topics. For Public Schools When to Contact your Transportation Liaison

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