Following public health guidelines, visitors and volunteers may be asked to wear a face mask while on district sites/campuses to minimize the possibility of transmission of the COVID-19 virus 

Use the below link to download the Bus Pass application:

• Application Bus Pass-English/Spanish

Questions/Answers

Does my child qualify for transportation?

*Check to see if your student qualifies for transportation on our "Bus Stops by School" Page

• Grades, 7 & 8 do not qualify for transportation.
• Transportation is only available to "eligible students" who live within the district boundaries.
• Students who reside beyond the minimum walking distance shall be eligible for transportation services to and from their school of residence. 
• The walking distance to a school or bus stop are: For kindergarten is 3/4 mile, for grades 1-3 is 1 1/4 miles and for grades 4-6 is 1 1/2 miles.                                                  

Are VIP and other PRE-SCHOOL students required to have bus passes?

No.

• VIP or Preschool Students are NOT REQUIRED to have a bus pass. 
• You must PRESENT the color-coded card given by VIP STAFF and a Photo ID to retrieve your students from the bus driver DAILY.

When can I get the bus pass?

Check to see if you qualify on our "Bus Stops By School" Page

• Fill out Bus Pass Application.
• Either email the Bus Pass Application to "[email protected]" along with a picture of your student for the bus pass.
• Or you can set up an appointment to bring your student(s) in to have their picture taken and to fill out the bus pass application.

*Transportation is only available to eligible students who live within the district boundaries.

What is NEW with the Bus Pass Program following CDC guidelines? 

New bus rules have been set in place to follow the CDC guidelines as written in the SBUSD Recovery Plan:

• STUDENTS, ADULTS & STAFF- Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, masks are strongly recommended for all staff and students in all settings.
•      We will continue to monitor local and county health data and if case rates spike into the RED Tier, we will revert to previous masking guidelines (required for students/staff in all settings).  Regardless of our requirements, we encourage those wishing to wear a mask to do so.
• Bus Drivers will disinfect all student transport vehicles according to guidance outlined in the CDC document How To Clean and Disinfect

What Group of Students are Required to Have a Bus Pass?

• ALL bus riders are required to have bus passes, except VIP students. VIP students are the only exception to bus pass requirements.
• All grade levels, Transitional Kindergarten through sixth must have a bus pass to get on the bus.
• Students participating in programs or overflowed to other schools must also have a bus pass.
• Students with an IEP are also required to have a bus pass. 

Will Transportation Send Information Home?

• No, all documents can be found at the top of this page.  
• If more assistance is needed, please call the Transportation Department directly at 619-628-3586.
• Following public health guidelines, visitors and volunteers may be asked to wear face masks while on district sites/campuses to minimize the possibility of transmission of the COVID-19 virus.  

How do you apply for a bus pass?- Updated 2/26/2021

1. If your address and student grade(s) are listed on the School Bus Stop list for your school, your student qualifies.
2. Fill out the Bus Rider Application.
3. All students are required to carry their Bus Pass daily to ride the bus to and from school.

*Students with a "TRANSPORTATION IEP" qualify.

*All students are required to fill out the Bus Rider Application to ride the bus.

What if my younger child qualifies for a bus pass, but the older ones do not?

PER SBUSD RECOVERY PLAN Transportation is only available to eligible student who live within the district boundaries. 

My son or daughter does not qualify, how can we apply?

PER SBUSD RECOVERY PLAN Transportation is only available to eligible student who live within the district boundaries.

What happens if my child loses the bus pass?

Students will be allowed to ride TO school (as long as they are current riders) for two days only. However, the parent/guardian must get a replacement bus pass within two days. Simply call the Transportation office to arrange for a replacement bus pass. The replacement fee is: $5.00.  For the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years, all fees are waived. 

Can I buy a replacement pass now?

Yes, if you want to pre-purchase a replacement bus pass, you may do that at the time of application. However, please do not misuse the bus pass or allow others to use it. Bus passes will be revoked if students and/or parents/guardians allow others to use their passes.

I will be on vacation during the Summer Bus - How can my child get a bus pass?

Upon your return, contact the Transportation Department at 619-628-3586 for updates.

Why did Transportation begin a Bus Pass Program?

The Transportation Department strives to keep an accurate account of all students that ride the bus to and from school. Initiating a school bus pass program is the first step in ensuring only those students that are eligible for transpiration are using the school buses. 

In addition, a bus pass program gives the driver more information about what school and school bus stop students attend and use. It also provides students' grade levels and helps identify younger students.