What School officials don't offer as school busing tips for parents

I am all for responsible parenting.

Frequently, we read or hear school people make it a point of how irresponsible parents are.

What parents need to know is that the most important strategy needed to be a responsible parent is to put their concerns in writing in a professional manner. No need to make embellished accusations, just state the facts. Make sure your letter goes to at least two different locations, and that this is noted on the letter.

School systems are very good at blaming parents, even those that have legitimate concerns and respectfully voice them. Ignoring these respectful parents has consequences. Consequences range from parents becoming broad brush attack experts to paying out millions of dollars.



School officials offer school busing tips for parents

School officials offer school busing tips for parents




By KEITH MORELLI | The Tampa Tribune

Published: August 14, 2009

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•Parents are responsible for getting their child to and from the bus stop safely.

•Bus stops are for bus-eligible students only. Eligibility is determined based on the child's home address on record at the school.

•Families that have moved should make sure to update the new address with the child's school immediately.

•Parents should select the walk routes to and from bus stops and home and they should help young children by escorting them to and from their bus stop until the child learns how to walk safely on their own.

•Parents should review safety rules and instruct students how to behave on the bus and while waiting for the bus. Parents are not allowed on the buses.

•Students should know their bus number and their stop locations.

•Bus drivers are not permitted to wait at bus stops for late arrivals. School officials suggest that students arrive at bus stops no more than 10 minutes and not less than five minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

•In Hillsborough County, kindergarten students must be met at the stop by an adult or older sibling or the driver will not let them get off the bus. Rather, the students will be returned to school and the parents will be called.