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2024/25 Bus Pass Information

Please Read the Important Information Below

Bus pass registration will be determined by lottery selection based on the available amount of seats per bus, per site, and not on a first-come-first-served basis.
Only complete an interest form for your child(ren) if they require transportation services.
Students must first be enrolled in a BUSD school before entering the lottery process for a bus pass.
Please refer to the Fee Schedule for the 2024/25 School Year for transportation rates and fees.
Complete the 2024-25 Educational Benefits Form
Bus stop times & locations for the 2024/25 school year have been updated on the "Bus Route"tab

The Bus Pass Interest Survey link is available for all families with Transportation needs for the 2024/25 school year.

To start the process please complete the google form below:

2024/2025 BUS PASS INTEREST SURVEY

You will need your bus riders student ID number to complete this application.

Any applications submitted without an ID number will not be processed.
Transportation checks the lottery submissions and bus space availability weekly. Once you are approved in the bus lottery, accepted, and routed, you will receive an email with a link to complete the bus pass application.*

Once your application has been completed invoices will be available, in your MySchoolBucks account, within one week of your submission.
Once your invoice has been paid, your student may begin to utilize transportation services and their bus pass will be given to their bus driver for distribution.

** If you believe your student(s) qualifies for a reduced rider fee- be sure to complete the Educational Benefit Form immediately to check! Every school year a new application is required to check income status. Complete the 2024-25 Educational Benefits Form

Bus Pass Pick Up Information

Students will receive their bus passes directly from their bus drivers.
Please remember, only students who have registered, completed the application process, and paid in full will be allowed to board the bus.

** Students who have not completed their bus pass application OR have an unpaid balance will not be eligible for transportation services. Transportation services will be available or restored once the aforementioned has been addressed.

Bus Pass Reprinting

(Replace a lost pass or Change a Bus Stop)

BUS PASS REPRINTING FORM

We check these submissions and bus space availability once a week.

Once your request is approved, you will be notified through the email address provided.
*Please check your junk and spam folders.

To reprint a bus pass, for a bus stop change or replacing a pass, there is a $10 reprinting fee that will be available in your my school bus bucks account.

Your students bus stop will be sent in their application. If you believe the asigned stop should be changed, please respond to the email letting us know immediately, before completing the bus pass application.
If you request a correction or change once your student's application has been processed and printed, you will be asked to submit the reprinting form with your change requested and you will receive an invoice with a reprinting charge of $10.

When the change has been approved, and the payment has been made, your students bus pass will be printed and given to the bus driver to give to your student.

If you have any additional questions or concerns. Please contact Transportation (909)971-8200 X5261

2024/25 Bus Route Information

Bus riders are required to present their bus pass daily by scanning their passes when they enter and exit the school bus. Any rider who fails to present their bus pass, could be ineligible for transportation services until their bus pass has been presented.

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

Routes that have a waiting list for available seats:
- Route J - AM & PM
- Route E- PM

Ramona Middle School

Routes that have a waiting list for available seats:
- Route A - AM & PM
- Route C - PM
- Route H - AM & PM
- Route D- AM & PM

High Schools

Bonita High School

PM Route is full and has a waiting list for available seats

San Dimas High School

Route G in the PM is full and has a waiting list for available seats

Chaparral High School

Kindergarten Transportation Timeline Information

Below is the transportation timeline for our registered Kindergarten riders in the 2024/25 school year.

	August 19th - March 21st	March 24th - June 5th
AM Routes (Home to School)	Kindergarten registered riders may use transportation services on our AM routes.	Kindergarten registered riders may use transportation services on our AM routes.
PM Routes (School to Home)	Kindergarten registered riders may use transportation services on*: Minimum Days Compact Days	Kindergarten registered riders may use transportation services on: Kinder-3rd grade release time Minimum Days Compact Days

*Please note that Kindergarten transportation is unavailable at the Kindergarten release time during August 19th- March 21st. PM transportation will be available daily when the Kindergarten schedule moves to a full day schedule on Mar 24th.

Additional Information

All kindergarten students must have a parent, guardian or authorized person 18 years of age or older present at their bus stop before discharging them. The only exception allowed, is when the Transportation Department has preapproved a written permission from the parent/guardian allowing the child to walk home alone or to be released to a sibling.
Bonita USD will not dismiss a kindergarten student until the parent, guardian or authorized person comes to the door of the bus to receive the student. We will not release a kindergartner under any other circumstances such as: the parent is sitting in their car, or the parent waves at the bus driver from the door of the house, or the parent doesn’t come to the door of the bus, etc…
We will wait no more than one minute past your scheduled drop off time. If a parent, guardian or authorized person is not at the bus stop to receive their kindergartner we will continue with the remainder of the route so that the other students are not late then return the student to their school of attendance.

Bus Safety Information

Here are a few important reminders:

Bus Stops have been Designated by the Dispatcher and Transportation Director based on the address information provided on the bus lottery interest form.
Assigned seats will be given to every rider on the first day that transportation begins. Seating charts are created based on the students' bus stops and shared members within the same household.
Multiple stop locations are not available.
School Bus Drivers are only allowed to pick up and release students at their registered approved stop approved by the district.
Students will be asked to display their bus pass daily. Repeated failure to show passes may result in loss of riding privilege.
In an effort to provide transportation for those in need, students that miss 5 consecutive days in a 30 day period will be removed from transportation.
All buses are equipped with video monitoring systems.
All students (in grades higher than Kindergarten) will be self released at their bus stop. If a student does not see a parent or guardian at a bus stop, and does not feel safe to be released at their stop alone, the student will be returned to the school site.
- We cannot give courtesy calls at every stop, or wait more than 1 minute for a parent or guardian while unloading at our stops.

Kindergarten students
- Can ride to school in the AM at the beginning of the school year.
- Can ride home from school in the PM when the Kindergarten schedule matches the elementary sites all day schedule.
  - Currently we do not offer midday Kindergarten transportation services.
- Require a minimum of two guardians on their application for PM release.

Seating Assignments

Assigned seats will be given to every rider before they are able to ride on a route following Federal, State and local laws
During loading, students will seat from the rear of the bus forward to prevent students from walking past each other
Students will be routed and assigned a seat to prevent students from walking past one another. Morning runs should be routed so that a student's assigned seat coincides when they board the bus and afternoon runs should be boarded based on the order in which students will be dropped off. For example, students who get off first should board last and sit in the front
Dispatcher will create the seating chart based on students routing and give assigned seating chart to the Driver assigned to complete the route.

Regular Cleaning Practices

Buses are expected to be thoroughly cleaned daily by Drivers
Drivers are provided cleaning materials, including but not limited to wipes and disposable gloves, to support cleaning of frequently touched surfaces during the day
Clean and sanitize/disinfect all used areas of the vehicle at least daily
- Begin with sweeping/vacuuming the floor
- Clean and sanitize/disinfect all areas working top/bottom and back/front
Frequent touch points such as seats, handrails, and window ledges may need to be cleaned and sanitized/disinfected between trips of different student groups.

For additional information please refer to our Transportation Safety Plan, Safety Rules and Procedures and our Bus Rider Policy

Bus Pass Photo ID

To begin the process of printing your Bonita Unified School District Bus Pass for the 2022-2023 school year, we will need a current photo and some general information. All riders need to have a photo submitted for their bus pass. Before completing your students Bus Pass Application, please review the information below.

Taking Your Picture

Submit a current color photo, taken within the last month.
Have someone else take your photo. No Selfies. Do not use filters commonly used on social media.
Use a high-resolution digital device.
Use a clear image of your full face, 3-5 ft. headshot (your face should not be covered by hair, hats, or accessories).
Take off your eyeglasses for your photo.
Avoid shadows by having sufficient light. The photo is clear and in color, reproduces skin tones accurately.
Proper attire for official ID picture: ideally plain shirt/top meeting “passport” quality attire.
Use a plain white or off-white background. No glamour/fancy or sloppy photoshopped backgrounds.
Picture file must be in .jpg format and saved as your students ID number.
- Example:Student Name: Susannah Sample-Sampleton, Permanent ID #:012345678
  
  Save Photo As: 012345678.jpg
We will REJECT pictures that do not meet these basic standards and ask you to resubmit.

Good Examples	Bad Examples:

*Free online photo editing software is available (check privacy and end-user policies prior to using any of these sites). These links are offered as a convenience to you; no implicit or explicit endorsement by Bonita Unified School District should be assumed when using these editing tools:

Uploading and Submitting your Photograph

Upload your picture to your computer (crop if needed).
Save/Rename your photo with your student's 9-digit permanent ID number.

Example:

Student Name: Susannah Sample-Sampleton, Permanent ID #:012345678

Save Photo As: 012345678.jpg

Once you upload your child's photo please allow for a 10 business day processing period.
Fill out the form below and submit your picture with it.
Your photo will be reviewed for approval. If problems arise you’ll be contacted (problems could be, but are not limited to quality/size, attire, or file not named correctly).

* Students who have not completed their bus pass application OR have an unpaid balance will not be eligible for transportation services. Transportation services will be available or restored once the aforementioned has been addressed.

**Your photo submission will only be used strictly for the Bus Pass ID card purpose only. It will not be used or distributed to other media outlets.

To resubmit your photo, or ask questions please contact our Transportation Department via email buspasssales@bonita.k12.ca.us. Please allow 1-2 business days to respond.

Educational Benefits Form

Bonita USD proudly participates in the Universal Free Meals Program. Every student will receive 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch per day, each school day courtesy of the district.

Although meals are free, families should still submit an Educational Benefit Form to allow for the following opportunities:

Access to free or reduced Daycare.
Qualification for free bus passes.
Free or Reduced testing for AP, SAT, and other exams.
Eligibility for Summer EBT.
Possible discounts for local utilities in your city (please check with your city).
Increased State and Federal Funding for your student’s school.

Please submit the Educational Benefits Form, located on the district website, to ensure these benefits for your family. If you need more information, please select yes below. APPLY HERE