Bus and/or buses must have space availability for the student. Student riders must utilize existing buses, routes, stops, and schedules only. Student riders may not transfer from bus to bus. Waivers are approved for the period requested not to exceed the school year. Waivers are applicable only for the approved student, buses, routes, schedules, and stops. are not authorized for use on district school buses at any time. “Bus passes” Approval Process: Waiver applications are reviewed and approved/disapproved by a Transportation Committee based on space availability and appropriate criteria. For waivers submitted during the summer through the first four (4) full weeks of school, please see the table below: Northwest Northeast Central South St Johns County St Johns County St Johns County St Johns County By third (3rd) full By third (3rd) full By one (1) week By one (1) week prior Waiver Decision week of school week of school prior to school start to school start Timeline Effective Date By fourth (4th)full By fourth (4th) full First (1st) day of First (1st) day of for Approved week of school week of school school school Waivers Note: Space availability on school buses is lowest in Northwest and Northeast St Johns County. Transportation requires the first month of school to determine actual ridership by eligible student riders and redistribute student loads across buses. Accordingly, Transportation will approve/disapprove waivers and allow students with approved waivers to ride in accordance with the timeline outlined in the table above. For waivers submitted during the school year (after the first four (4) weeks of school), Transportation will review and approve/disapprove waivers within five (5) business days. Approved waivers are effective upon receipt by applicant. Contingencies: Parents/guardians are encouraged to make alternative transportation arrangements until when/if waiver applications are approved by Transportation. Parents/guardians are encouraged to develop contingency plans for transportation services in the event waiver applications are not approved by Transportation. Waiver Suspensions:
Bus and/or buses must have space availability for the student. Student riders must utilize existing buses, routes, stops, and schedules only. Student riders may not transfer from bus to bus. Waivers are approved for the period requested not to exceed the school year. Waivers are applicable only for the approved student, buses, routes, schedules, and stops. “Bus passes” are not authorized for use on district school buses at any time. Approval Process: Waiver applications are reviewed and approved/disapproved by a Transportation Committee based on space availability and appropriate criteria. For waivers submitted during the summer through the first four (4) full weeks of school, please see the table below: Northwest St Johns County Northeast St Johns County Central St Johns County South St Johns County Waiver Decision Timeline By third (3rd) full week of school By third (3rd) full week of school By one (1) week prior to school start By one (1) week prior to school start Effective Date for Approved Waivers By fourth (4th)full week of school By fourth (4th) full week of school First (1st) day of school First (1st) day of school Note: Space availability on school buses is lowest in Northwest and Northeast St Johns County. Transportation requires the first month of school to determine actual ridership by eligible student riders and redistribute student loads across buses. Accordingly, Transportation will approve/disapprove waivers and allow students with approved waivers to ride in accordance with the timeline outlined in the table above. For waivers submitted during the school year (after the first four (4) weeks of school), Transportation will review and approve/disapprove waivers within five (5) business days. Approved waivers are effective upon receipt by applicant. Contingencies: Parents/guardians are encouraged to make alternative transportation arrangements until when/if waiver applications are approved by Transportation. Parents/guardians are encouraged to develop contingency plans for transportation services in the event waiver applications are not approved by Transportation. Waiver Suspensions:
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