Student Transportation
Bus transportation to and from school is provided for all K-6 students residing one-half mile or more from school, and grades 7-12 students residing two mile(s) from school.
Kindergarten and new student transportation information is available at each school at the beginning of the school year. Busing information is mailed to homes before school starts. Be sure to provide your child's school with current day care information as soon as you know it. After school starts there will be a delay in making changes to bus stops as we work to get routes running on time.
Our goal is to ensure students arrive at school safely, promptly, and ready to learn. Parents can assist us by sharing expectations with children about courteous and respectful behavior and by having them at the bus stop 5 minutes before scheduled bus arrival time. Be sure to provide your child's school with current day care information as soon as you know it.
Important Reading - (Bus Safety Rules for Students and Parents)
Home Bus Safety Lesson for Kindergarten Students
If you have questions or comments, contact Jim Monroe by e-mail at jim.monroe@isd623.org or by phone at 651-635-1638.
Bus Stops and Routes
District Transportation is operated under contract with Comfort Bus CompanyInc. of Little Canada.
The District Transportation Department is responsible for setting all stops and routes. The
bus company is responsible for operating the buses as defined by
the routes supplied by the school district.
School Start and Dismissal Times for
Public and Non-Public Schools
Phone Numbers:
| Centerline Charter Corp | |
Roseville Office: |
Jim Weiss - Roseville Manager |
651-488-5788 |
BJ Krenner - Safety Director |
Jim Rossow - Charters |
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| Roseville Area Schools | |
Transportation Office |
Jan Vanderwall - Coordinator |
651-635-1638 |
Jim Monroe - Assistant |
Student Discipline and Safety
Discipline and safety issues for students are reported by the driver
to the school. School staff respond to these concerns directly with
the student. Policy EDA and Regulation EDA-R-2 outline the guidelines
to be followed by students on buses and the process followed in
dealing with violators.
Weather Related Issues - School Closings
The District Transportation staff are responsible for monitoring weather forecasts and conditions to ensure that school will be held only during safe transportation conditions.
Timelines:
2 to 4 am
Weather Conditions monitored
4:30 to 5:15 am
Consultation with highway officials and other districts
5:30 am
Deadline for decision
5:30 am
Notify Radio/TV Media and calling list.
Primary media called are:
WCCO Radio, WCCO-TV, KMSP TV, KSTP TV and KARE TV
Message from the Superintendent
Dear Parents:
It is never easy to make the decision to hold classes when temperatures dip below zero or the weather is inclement. I assure you that I take my responsibility very seriously and try to keep the wellbeing of all our students and staff in mind when I make such a decision.
While it is my responsibility to decide if Roseville Area Schools will be in session, it is the parent's decision to decide if their child attends school. No credit is lost if a parent decides to keep their child home because of the extreme cold or inclement weather. It is an excused absence from school.
Many families do not have child care, family leave or the resources to provide a safe setting for their child if school is cancelled. In some casees, school has been cancelled and parents still drop their children at school or send them to the bus stop because there is no alternative for them. It is also not possible to start school later because of the tiered busing system the district employs. The late elementary schools would not start until 11:35am or later. In most cases, the majority of metro school districts remain in session because of the above reasons.
It is never easy or automatic to cancel school because of the weather. Many factors enter into my decision, and I know that many families are relieved that school is in session. I am also very well aware that many families hold me directly responsible and are not pleased with my decision.
I thank you for continuing to support the students and staff of Roseville Area Schools. If you have any questions or comments concerning this communique', please contact me at 651-628-6452 or at john.thein@isd623.org.
Dr. John Thein
Superintendent
Policies:
ED: School Bus TransportationEDA: Student Transportation Safety
EDA-R-1: Student Transportation Safety Training
EDA-R-2: Bus Behavior Regulations
Bus Rules
Transportation Forms:
ED Form 1000-R
Parent Request for Transportation Reimbursement
ED-Form 1001-R:
Non-Public Application and Certification
ED Form 1002-R: Student Transportation & Attendance Roster
Fee-Based Transportation Form (Complete Mail-In Packet (2 Pages)
in PDF form
Transportation
Adjustment - Medical
Bus Driver Training
Information
Transportation Special Care Information Form
Waiver of Transportation Rider Fee Due to Disability
Frequently Asked Questions