Transportation

The district’s fleet of 28 buses travel nearly 400,000 miles per year throughout the district’s nearly 60 square mile radius as well as to out-of-district destinations, such as BOCES and private schools.

Transportation procedures

School bus routes 

Transportation postcards are typically mailed the third week in August, which includes designated pick-up times and locations for the coming school year. Students should arrive at their stop at least five minutes before the scheduled time. The times listed on the cards are only estimates and the actual time can fluctuate until a routine is set.

Transportation requests

The deadline for requests for bus service to non-public schools and other special requests is April 1 of each school year, or within 30 days of moving into the district. Copies of the form are available online or by calling the district office at 518-895-2279. [DOWNLOAD THE FORM]

Non-Idling Policy

State law requires that all school buses turn off their engines when loading or unloading students on school grounds, except when necessary for heating, mechanical, or emergency reasons. The non-idling requirement applies to other school vehicles as well. [VIEW A COPY OF THE LAW AND MEMO]

School bus driver requirements

Did you know that your school bus drivers are family, friends or neighbors in your community? They are not strangers driving our children to school, but people that live right next to you. I say our children because once they get on the school bus; the bus driver is responsible for their safety - to and from school. [LEARN MORE]

District committed to student safety

Bus safety is everyone's concern—drivers, students, parents and school officials. To that end, the district adheres to state laws and participates in a variety of special activities throughout the school year.

Emergency bus evacuation drills

Each year, the Duanesburg Central School District, in compliance with New York State Education law, holds three bus evacuation drills. During the 15-minute drills, drivers explain bus safety rules and regulations, such as proper behavior and crossing procedures as well as how to locate safety equipment and the emergency exits. Students also learn how to secure the bus, operate the two-way radio and safely evacuate the vehicle in the event of an emergency.

Safety reminder for drivers

It is illegal to pass a school bus displaying its flashing red lights—both on and off school property. The lights are displayed for student safety to indicate when students are boarding or exiting a bus. This law is strictly enforced and violators will be reported. Each year, the district participates in Operation Safe Stop. Throughout the day in April, law enforcement officials are in full force aboard school buses and in marked and unmarked vehicles throughout the district and state—issuing tickets to drivers who pass stopped school buses with their red lights flashing.

Bus safety guidelines

The bus is an extension of the classroom therefore students are required to conduct themselves according to standards established in the classroom. [BUS SAFETY GUIDELINES]

National School Bus Safety Week

The district recognizes and participates in National School Bus Safety Week, which is held each year in October.

Cost-saving initiatives

Not only is school bus transportation the safest way for students to travel to and from school, but under a plan to increase shared bus routes among neighboring districts, it will continue to become less expensive and more efficient. [LEARN MORE]

If you have any transportation-related questions or concerns, contact Transportation Manager Harry Folckemer or Head Bus Driver Karen Weiler at 518-895-2511.