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2021 - 2022
Parent/Student
Transportation Handbook
Parent Bus Route APP Information
located on Inside Front Cover and Outside Back CoverWe are excited to have BusWhere, a local tracking service for all Carlsbad
Municipal Schools bus routes. BusWhere is an app which allows you to see
the location of your child's bus in real-time on your phone and to receive
notification when the bus is approaching your bus stop. BusWhere allows
you to download a free Android or iPhone app to track the bus.
Registration is simple. To request secure access, see below:
• Go to https://buswhere.com, type in your email address into the
big box on the home page, and click Sign Up.
• You will receive a confirmation email to make sure the email is
valid. Click the registration link inside that email.
• The opened page asks for information including your name, school,
and bus. If you're not sure which bus you'll be on, you can choose
"Not Sure."
Your request will be sent to the transportation department to confirm that
you have permission to view this bus location. Once approved, you'll receive
an invitation email which you can use to set up your account.
We and the team at BusWhere look forward to helping make this year's
transportation program run as smoothly and safely as possible! Thanks
in advance for your cooperation.BUS ROUTES AND ATTENDANCE
ZONES
Dear Parent/Students:
The Carlsbad Municipal School System is comprised of the following:
Hillcrest School — 3 & 4 Year/Pre-K, DD Program
Early Childhood Education Center — Kindergarten
Five (5) Elementary Schools — Grades one (1) through five (5)
Carlsbad Intermediate Campus (Alta Vista Campus) —
Grades six (6) through seven (7)
Carlsbad Intermediate Campus (P.R. Leyva Campus) —
Grades six (6) through eight (8)
Senior High School — Grades nine (9) through twelve (12)
Early College High School — Grade nine (9) through twelve (12)
If you need any assistance in determining the school zone you live in,
call the above locations (the phone numbers are listed on page 9 of this
booklet), or call the Central Office Administration Building at 234-3300,
Ext. 1010.
Bus routes and distance eligibility for riding buses are set by the State
Transportation Division in cooperation with the Carlsbad School District.
To be eligible for bus transportation you must live more than 1½ mile from
Alta Vista Campus or an elementary school, 1½ miles from P.R. Leyva and
2 miles from the high school.
Each building principal has been supplied with route schedules, with bus
stop locations and times of pickup. Some adjustments may be necessary
after school begins.
The school district is committed to SAFETY in our transportation program,
and a discipline policy to insure the well-being of your children has been
adopted by the Board of Education.
The bus driver has the authority to suspend a student's transportation
privilege and has full charge of all passengers when they are riding the bus.
We hope that in sending you this booklet, you will use this opportunity to
review school bus conduct with your student.
Sincerely,
Kevin Dillon
Director of Operations
1DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION GOAL
The intent is to provide a unified transportation system which meets the
needs of eligible students and guides the provision of transportation as a
related service to students with disabilities.
1. Transportation needs for students with disabilities who request
transportation as a related service will be determined and specified
on an individual case-by-case basis by each student's Individual
Education Program (IEP) committee.
2. Decisions regarding transportation as a related service will be guided
by the principle of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Therefore,
students with disabilities will be transported with neighborhood
peers who are not disabled unless restricted by health or safety
considerations. When modifications to standard transportation are
necessary, transportation personnel will be afforded the opportunity
to participate in the development of the IEP.
3. 3If parents of Kindergarten or Special Education Student(s) (K–12)
have requested that their child not be left unattended at the bus
stop and are not at the bus stop to pick up their children in the
afternoon, the bus drivers are instructed to take the student(s)
back to their home school, not to the Central Office. This way
the student is in a familiar environment and an already stressful
situation will not be intensified.
SCHOOL ACTIVITY TRIPS
The Carlsbad Municipal Schools will comply with all regulations concern-
ing School Activity trips.
TRANSPORTATION OF CARLSBAD
PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS,
EMPLOYEES & SPONSORS
The Carlsbad Municipal Schools transportation program is restricted solely
for the transportation of Public School pupils "to and from" school and on
school-sponsored activities. This policy includes transportation of school
employees and authorized sponsors of school-sponsored activity trips.
2PROCEDURES FOR DELAYED SCHEDULE
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Procedures for 2-Hour Delay Schedule
When the weather conditions are extremely bad, and it is necessary to
delay the starting time for school, the following schedule will be imple-
mented. Starting times will be delayed by 2 hours, which means the
buses will run approximately 2 hours later for all grades:
Pre-K – The morning session will not attend.
The afternoon session will attend at the regular time.
All Day Kindergarten & Elementary (Grades 1-5) – 9:45 a.m.
Carlsbad Intermediate School (Grades 6-7)
(Alta Vista Campus) – 10:20 a.m.
Carlsbad Intermediate School (Grades 6-8)
(P.R. Leyva Campus) – 10:05 a.m
High School (Grades 9-12) – 10:45 a.m.
Early College High School (Grades 9-12) – 10:30 a.m.
Procedures for 3-Hour Delay Schedule
When the weather conditions are extremely bad, and it is necessary to
delay the starting time for school, the following schedule will be imple-
mented. Starting times will be delayed by 3 hours, which means the
buses will run approximately 3 hours later for all grades:
Pre-K – The morning session will not attend.
The afternoon session will attend at the regular time.
All Day Kindergarten & Elementary (Grades 1-5) – 10:45 a.m.
Carlsbad Intermediate School (Grades 6-7)
(Alta Vista Campus) – 11:20 a.m.
Carlsbad Intermediate School (Grades 6-8)
(P.R. Leyva Campus) – 11:00 a.m
High School (Grades 9-12) – 11:45 a.m.
Early College High School (Grades 9-12) – 11:30 a.m.
Delay information will be broadcast on both radio and TV stations. Please
listen to these media during bad weather conditions for current information
on possible delay. This will also be posted on CMS website
( www.carlsbadschools.net )
3PROCEDURES FOR DELAYED SCHEDULE
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Procedures for 2-Hour Delay Schedule
When the weather conditions are extremely bad, and it is necessary to
delay the starting time for school, the following schedule will be imple-
mented. Starting times will be delayed by 2 hours, which means the
buses will run approximately 2 hours later for all grades:
Pre-K – The morning session will not attend.
The afternoon session will attend at the regular time.
All Day Kindergarten & Elementary (Grades 1-5) – 9:45 a.m.
Carlsbad Intermediate School (Grades 6-7)
(Alta Vista Campus) – 10:20 a.m.
Carlsbad Intermediate School (Grades 6-8)
(P.R. Leyva Campus) – 10:05 a.m
High School (Grades 9-12) – 10:45 a.m.
Early College High School (Grades 9-12) – 10:30 a.m.
Procedures for 3-Hour Delay Schedule
When the weather conditions are extremely bad, and it is necessary to
delay the starting time for school, the following schedule will be imple-
mented. Starting times will be delayed by 3 hours, which means the
buses will run approximately 3 hours later for all grades:
Pre-K – The morning session will not attend.
The afternoon session will attend at the regular time.
All Day Kindergarten & Elementary (Grades 1-5) – 10:45 a.m.
Carlsbad Intermediate School (Grades 6-7)
(Alta Vista Campus) – 11:20 a.m.
Carlsbad Intermediate School (Grades 6-8)
(P.R. Leyva Campus) – 11:00 a.m
High School (Grades 9-12) – 11:45 a.m.
Early College High School (Grades 9-12) – 11:30 a.m.
Delay information will be broadcast on both radio and TV stations. Please
listen to these media during bad weather conditions for current information
on possible delay. This will also be posted on CMS website
( www.carlsbadschools.net )
PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS LEAVING
SCHOOL IF BUSES ARE NOT RUNNING
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Once the announcement is made that buses will not run;
a. All schools will dismiss at the regular time.
b. Parents of high school students may call and check their students out
early.
43. Parents or guardians shall be held responsible for malicious destruction
to the bus.
4. The use of tobacco, drugs, alcohol or controlled substances shall not
be permitted.
5. Special needs students who receive transportation may choose only
one pickup address for the morning and one for the afternoon. Different
stops on different days are not allowed.
6. Students must be at their assigned bus stop 10 minutes prior to bus
arrival.
7. Students must wait in a safe place, clear of traffic and away from where
the bus stops. Students shall wait in an orderly line and avoid “horse-play.”
When loading, the students should clear the traffic area immediately.
8. Students who are compelled to walk a distance to meet the bus must
walk on the side of the road to their left facing traffic, except on divided
or multi-lane roadways.
9. Students shall not get on or off the bus while it is in motion. Students must
remain seated and keep aisle and exits clear.
10. Students will not ride on the outside of the school bus at any time or at-
tach any item to the bus.
11. Students will not be permitted to leave the bus on the way to or from
school except at their regular assigned stop or school, without the advance
permission of a responsible school official.
12. No student, at any time, shall cross behind the bus. Students who must
cross the road after exiting from the bus must pass far enough in front of
the bus (approximately eight to ten feet) so that the driver can see them.
Students will cross the road only when the driver signals all is clear. The
only exception to this rule is in urban areas where pedestrian crossings
are provided at intersections and students will be instructed to cross after
the bus leaves the unloading zone, or when traffic signals direct them to
cross. Students will not cross multi-lane roadways to meet the bus except
in urban areas where crosswalks or traffic signals are provided.
13. Students shall look both ways before crossing to the opposite side of the
road.
14. Students may not leave their bus except for transloading to another bus
from home to school or on return from school to home. Once a student
begins his/her bus route, he/she may not leave the bus to ride with anyone
else unless permission has been granted in writing by the school principal.
Parents are also requested to have the written permission signed by the
principal to pick up their child in mid-route since bus drivers would not
be able to verify who has authorization to pick up each child.
15. Students must occupy the seats assigned to them by the bus driver.
16. Students shall not be permitted in front of the passenger seating area
while the bus is in motion.
517. Students are not to carry on unnecessary conversation with the driver
while the bus is in motion.
18. Students will stay out of the driver’s seat and will not tamper with any
equipment.
19. Rough or boisterous conduct will not be permitted on the bus; however,
students are permitted to converse in a normal tone of voice while in
the bus.
20. Students should keep absolutely quiet when the bus is approaching a
railroad crossing and remain quiet until the bus is safely across the tracks.
21. Students shall be courteous and obedient to the driver.
22. Students must cooperate with the bus driver in keeping the bus clean.
23. Students shall not use profane language or obscene gestures.
24. Students shall not eat any food or drink any beverage on the bus un-
less permitted by the driver.
25. Students must not extend their hands, arms, heads or objects through
bus windows.
26. Students must not open or close the bus windows without the permis-
sion of the bus driver.
27. Students shall not throw any item inside or outside the bus while board-
ing, riding, or leaving the bus.
28. Animals, firearms, knives, explosives, breakable glass items, or other
dangerous objects are not permitted on the bus. No item that will block
the aisle or is unsecured shall be carried on the bus.
29. Skateboards, roller blades and scooters may not be brought to school
or transported in school buses.
30. Nuisance items including cell phones must be put away and turned off
while the student is on the bus. The bus driver with the approval of the
Director of Operations shall determine what constitutes a nuisance item.
STUDENT SUPERVISION -
ON AND OFF CAMPUS
The school reserves the right to discipline students for out-of-school conduct
having a direct and immediate effect on school discipline or the general
safety and welfare of the school.
This includes, but is not limited to, involvement in ensuring the welfare
and safety of students from the time they leave home going to school until
they return home after attending school. The school may also discipline
students for misbehavior at the bus stop and/or on the bus.
6REGULATIONS GOVERNING
THE SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR
1. It is the duty of the school bus drivers to enforce all regulations gov-
erning the conduct of students from the time the students enter the
bus in the morning until they exit from it at the school building, and
from the time they enter the bus at the school building until they exit at
their regular assigned stop. A school bus driver should not knowingly
permit any students off the bus at any point other than at their regular
assigned stop without permission of school authorities.
2. Drivers shall not transport any persons who are not students assigned
to their bus or a school employee while making regular routes. School
employees or unassigned students must have prior approval of the
local administration.
3. The driver shall provide safety instructions and emergency evacuation
drills to all students on the bus, emphasizing loading and unloading
procedures, at least twice each year, with one session at the beginning
of the school year.
4. The driver shall not permit the transportation of animals, firearms,
knives, explosives, breakable glass items, or other dangerous objects
on the bus. No item that will block the aisle or may be tossed about
inside the bus during an accident should be permitted on the bus.
5. Regulations for transporting musical instruments inside the bus are as
follows:
a. No instrument shall occupy needed seating space.
b. None of the larger musical instruments will be carried on the bus.
c. No instrument shall be placed in the driver compartment.
d. All instruments carried by students should be under their control
at all times and carried in the lap, between seats, or in a
vacant seat. The aisle should not be blocked at any time.
6. The driver shall adhere to the established route schedule, approved
by the local school district, as closely as safe operations will allow.
7. DRIVERS WILL NOT WAIT FOR STUDENTS UNLESS THEY ARE OB-
SERVED MAKING AN EFFORT TO REACH THE BUS. Drivers must
use good judgment and not impede traffic unnecessarily. Buses shall
be brought to a complete stop before taking on or letting off students.
7SCHOOL STARTING
AND DISMISSAL SCHEDULE
Starting Dismissal Bus
Departure
Hillcrest School, 3 & 4 year old program 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. when loaded
Early Childhood Center
All-Day Kindergarten 7:45 a.m. 2:15 p.m. when loaded
Elementary (Grades 1-5) 7:45 a.m. 2:40 p.m. when loaded
7:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m. (walking)
Carlsbad Intermediate School 8:20 a.m. 3:20 p.m. when loaded
(Grade 6-7) Alta Vista Campus 8:20 a.m. 3:25 p.m. (walking)
Carlsbad Intermediate School
(Grade 6-8) P.R. Leyva Campus 8:05 a.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m
High School (Grades 9-12) 8:45 a.m. 3:50 p.m. 3:55 p.m.
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Edison Campus 8:30 a.m. 3:05 p.m. when loaded
Carlsbad Early College High School 8:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m. 3:50 p.m.
WEDNESDAY EARLY OUT
STUDENT/SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
Hillcrest School 8:00 a.m. 12:45 p.m. when loaded
Early Childhood Center 7:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. when loaded
Elementary (Grades 1-5) 7:45 a.m. 1:25 p.m. when loaded
7:45 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (walking)
Carlsbad Intermediate School 8:20 a.m. 2:10 p.m. when loaded
(Grade 6-7) Alta Vista Campus 8:20 a.m. 2:15 p.m. (walking)
Carlsbad Intermediate School
(Grade 7-8) P.R. Leyva Campus 8:05 a.m. 2:05 p.m. 2:20 p.m.
High School (Grades 9-12) 8:45 a.m. 2:35 p.m. 2:40 p.m.
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Edison Campus 8:30 a.m. 1:50 p.m. when loaded
Carlsbad Early College High School 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:35 p.m.
8EARLY OUT
STUDENT/SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
Hillcrest School 8:00 a.m. 11:10 a.m. when loaded
Early Childhood Center 7:45 a.m. 11:35 a.m. when loaded
Elementary (Grades 1-5) 7:45 a.m. 12:00 noon when loaded
7:45 a.m. 12:05 p.m. (walking)
Carlsbad Intermediate School 8:20 a.m. 12:50 p.m. when loaded
(Grade 6-7) Alta Vista Campus 8:20 a.m. 12:55 p.m. (walking)
Carlsbad Intermediate School
(Grade 6-8) P.R. Leyva Campus 8:05 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:50 p.m.
High School (Grades 9-12) 8:43 a.m. 1:10 p.m. 1:15 p.m.
Carlsbad Enrichement Center
Edison Campus 8:30 a.m. 12:25 p.m. when loaded
Carlsbad Early College High School 8:30 a.m. 12:55 p.m. when loaded
SCHEDULES
1. Each school bus must operate on a time schedule. This time schedule
will be definitely established by the end of the second week of school,
and the students are asked to be on time for the bus each morning
in order to avoid having the bus reach the school building late. THE
SCHOOL BUS IS NOT EXPECTED TO WAIT FOR STUDENTS. A driver
need not wait for a student unless the student is observed making an
effort to reach the bus. The driver is to be the judge in this case.
2. Whenever feasible, buses are to arrive at and depart from school 15
minutes before school begins and not later than 15 minutes after school
is over.
3. In case the bus is late in arriving at the school building, each student
is to report to his/her homeroom teacher and explain his/her reason
for not being in class on time.
4. Each student is to report to his/her bus as soon as school is dismissed.
5. Each building has been provided with a map and a route description
booklet which describes routes, stops, and approximate time schedules.
Should you have any questions concerning our Public School Transporta-
tion Program, please feel free to contact the appropriate School Building
or the Central Administration Office at 234-3300, Ext. 1010.
Hillcrest School 234-3313
Early Childhood Education Center 234-3303
Cottonwood Elementary 234-3304
9Monterrey Elementary 234-3309
Desert Willow Elementary 234-3311
Ocotillo Elementary 234-3312
Sunset Elementary 234-3315
Carlsbad Intermediate School
(Alta Vista Campus) 234-3316
Carlsbad Intermediate School
(P.R. Leyva Campus) 234-3318
Senior High School 234-3319
Early College High School 234-9415
Edison Campus 234-3320
Buses normally make two runs, one elementary and one secondary, which
will regulate students’ pickup and drop times. These times should be
regulated by the second week of school.
TRANSPORTATION/DISCIPLINE
ON SCHOOL BUSES
The Administration of the Carlsbad Schools shall set up discipline procedures
which are in compliance with State Board Regulation 95.1. By regulation,
the bus driver has authority to suspend a student's transportation privileges
and has full charge of all passengers when they are riding the bus. When
the driver has taken all action under his/her authority, the discipline case
shall be reported to the proper building administrator, using the "School
Bus Incident Report" form and following the procedures outlined:
DISCIPLINE REFERRAL PROCEDURES
DRIVER/CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY
1st Violation: Verbal warning or lose bus privileges for
three days.
2nd Violation: Lose bus privileges for three to five days
3rd Violation: Lose bus privileges for five or more days.
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITY
Referral to building principal. Bus company to notify parent if possible
and make recommendation to principal. May temporarily suspend from
bus and/or school. (Referral sent to parents/possible parent confer-
ence at school.)
If student is suspended indefinitely, the student may appeal to SUPSAC
committee.
* Depending upon the seriousness of offense, violations 1, 2, and 3 may not be followed
in order.
* On all referrals, the parents will be notified if possible.
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SAMPLE
WHITE - PARENT • PINK - CENTRAL OFFICE • GOLD - BUS CONTRACTOR • YELLOW - PRINCIPALThis form will be required for each Special Education student
riding on a special bus.
L E
SA MP
12Kindergarten/Pre-K students
riding the bus to school
Carlsbad Municipal Schools
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
In order to establish guidelines concerning the safety of your Kindergarten/
Pre-K child when he or she arrives at the designated drop-off, your Kinder-
garten/Pre-K child will not be left unattended.
The parent/guardian/designee must be present at the bus stop, out of the
vehicle, and visible for the driver/substitute driver when the bus arrives at
the designated drop-off. In the event the parent/guardian/designee is not
on time and visible to pick up the student at the designated bus stop the
child will be taken back to his/her home school.
A designee may also include a sibling of elementary age riding the same
bus as the current Kindergarten/Pre-K student. If you do not wish to have
the Kindergarten/Pre-K student released with a sibling please state other-
wise within the special instructions of the transportation registration form.
Note: If the child is being dropped off and picked up at the child's home
school, getting the child to and from the home school is the responsibility
of the parent/guardian.
1st Violation: Verbal warning or lose bus privileges for
three days.
2nd Violation: Lose bus privileges for three to five days
3rd Violation: Lose bus privileges for five or more days.
** Bus transportation will be discontinued for your child if
violations persist.
*** Parent/guardian and principal are notified.
If your address or either phone number changes, please
contact the bus company:
Valley Transportation LLC: 885-4884
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Closed all CMS Holidays
13MOST DANGEROUS AREA
WALKING
DANGEROUS DO NOT WALK BEHIND BUS DANGEROUS
AREA AREA
DANGEROUS AREA
DANGEROUS AREA
STAY BACK STAY BACK
10 FEET 10 FEET
MOST DANGEROUS
DANGEROUS AREA
DANGEROUS AREA
MOST DANGEROUS
WALKING
WALKING
AREA
AREA
DANGEROUS AREA
DANGEROUS AREA
STAY BACK 8 TO 10 FEET
FROM FRONT BUMPER
MOST DANGEROUS AREA
WALKING
DANGEROUS AREA DANGEROUS AREA DANGEROUS AREA
14NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Carlsbad Municipal School District does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in it's programs and
activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Section 504, ADA and Title IX
Director of Operations
Carlsbad Municipal Schools
408 N. Canyon Street
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 234-3300, ext. 210
Note: This notice is available from the ADA and Section 504 compliance
coordinator in large print and on audiotape.
15BOARD OF EDUCATION
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Carlsbad Board of Education is to create a public
school environment which meets the individual educational needs of all
children regardless of their ability, ethnicity, creed, gender or social stand-
ing. We are dedicated and will provide each student the opportunity to
develop intellectually emotionally, physically, and socially in a safe and
orderly environment.
DISTRICT GOALS
• Meet or exceed Adequate Yearly Progress in all schools.
• Provide a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum that challenges and
engages each student to achieve his/her full academic excellence.
• Attract, hire, develop and retain an excellent professional staff
throughout the district, while addressing the diversity of the district.
• Ensure parental and community trust and involvement through clear,
open, and timely communication.
• Maintain a balanced budget while effectively maximizing all resources
to fulfill educational priorities.
• Support facility planning and development that is driven by
educational priorities including a safe, healthy, well maintained and
positive school environment.
• Recognize achievement and excellence throughout the district.
16We are excited to have BusWhere, a local tracking service for all Carlsbad
Municipal Schools bus routes. BusWhere is an app which allows you to see
the location of your child's bus in real-time on your phone and to receive
notification when the bus is approaching your bus stop. BusWhere allows
you to download a free Android or iPhone app to track the bus.
Registration is simple. To request secure access, see below:
• Go to https://buswhere.com, type in your email address into the
big box on the home page, and click Sign Up.
• You will receive a confirmation email to make sure the email is
valid. Click the registration link inside that email.
• The opened page asks for information including your name, school,
and bus. If you're not sure which bus you'll be on, you can choose
"Not Sure."
Your request will be sent to the transportation department to confirm that
you have permission to view this bus location. Once approved, you'll receive
an invitation email which you can use to set up your account.
We and the team at BusWhere look forward to helping make this year's
transportation program run as smoothly and safely as possible! Thanks
in advance for your cooperation.
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