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Transportation

Transportation Department Contact Information:

9225 Duanesburg Road, Delanson, NY  12053
Phone: (518) 895-2511
Auto-Attendant: (518) 895-8310
Fax: (518) 895-2018

Tina Cieszynski
Transportation Clerk, X237

Tammy Bradt
Head Bus Driver, X235

Transportation Arrangements

Grades PK-5 Students:  Families are sent an emergency contact/transportation form at the end of each school year, with the opportunity to update information for the upcoming school year. Questions? Contact Joanne Boyd in the main office at Duanesburg Elementary School.

Grades 6-8 Students:  Families are sent an emergency contact/transportation form at the end of the school year, with the opportunity to update information for the upcoming school year. Questions? Contact Andrea Hunter in the main office at the Jr.-Sr. High School.

Grades 9-12 Students: Families are sent a Google form each summer, with the opportunity to keep transportation the same, or make changes for the upcoming school year. Questions? Contact Andrea Hunter in the main office at the Jr.-Sr. High School.

School Bus Routes 

DCS Transportation maintains bus routes and student rosters on the BusRight App. Through the app, families are also able to track their student’s bus in real time, allowing for more accurate pick-up and drop-off times.

Families will  receive an email in late August each year, that will include your child’s route schedule. The district no longer mails transportation post cards to families. If you do not already have the BusRight App, please contact the Transportation Department and they will send you an invitation to the email address you have on file with the school to start your account.

Students should arrive at their stop at least five minutes before the scheduled time. The times listed on the cards are estimates, but can fluctuate based on a number of factors.

Please note that during the first few weeks of school, the transportation department will process change requests as efficiently as possible. However, it may take some time—up to a couple of weeks—for changes to be implemented and for bus routes, times, and schedules to be finalized.

Student Drop-Off After School

  • Drivers must see or be assured that an adult is present when a student in kindergarten through third grade is dropped off.
  • Please make sure that an adult/older student acknowledge the bus by standing in a doorway or waving from a window.
  • If your home is not visible from the road, please make provisions for the student by communicating with the driver or the bus garage.
  • If the driver does not see an adult, the student will return to the Elementary School.

For safety and security purposes, elementary school children who board their assigned school bus at DES can only be dropped off at their designated drop off locations/bus stops. Elementary school children cannot exit the bus at Duanesburg High School — even to get a ride home with older siblings.

Alternate Transportation Requests

  • Parents/guardians must submit a bus pass prior to 12:30 p.m. requesting a change in transportation.
  • The bus pass must indicate the bus change, the reason, parent/guardian signature, and a phone number for confirmation.
  • Only emergency situations will be honored after 12:30 p.m.
  • A student is allowed to bring up to two friends on his or her bus if those friends have permission and a bus pass issued by the main office.
  • Any changes to the late bus list require a pass from the supervising teacher or office.

Transportation Requests for Non-Public Schools & Other Special 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. Complete the non-public school transportation request form and mail it to:  Transportation Supervisor, Duanesburg Central School, 133 School Drive, Delanson, NY 12053.

Bus Rules of Conduct

When transporting students, the main goal of the Duanesburg Central School Board of Education is to get students safely to and from school and school-related activities. To assist in monitoring bus transportation, buses may be equipped with video and audio equipment. Students are susceptible to video and audio taping whenever they are on a school bus. 

Riding the bus is a privilege. Expectations for appropriate student bus behavior are clearly outlined for students.

  • Students are to sit flat on the seat, sit facing the front of the bus, and ride quietly.
  • The driver is responsible for the safety of those on the bus and, together with the school principal, shall have authority for discipline on the bus.
  • A bus driver may assign seats to any or all students. 
  • Both the Code of Conduct and the Bus Rules of Conduct shall be considered when applying consequences for inappropriate behavior.
  • Any breakage, injury, or damage to the bus or bus equipment, which is caused by a careless or willful act, shall be paid for by the offending student.

The responsibilities of students while being transported are:

  • Comply with school rules while being transported.
  • Consider the use of seatbelts; seatbelts are recommended for student safety.
  • Refrain from damaging bus or bus equipment.
  • Be ready in the morning at the scheduled time for the bus to arrive at your stop five minutes ahead of scheduled pickup time.
  • Refrain from standing or playing in the street while awaiting the bus.
  • Wait until bus has come to a stop before attempting to get on or off.
  • Leave the bus only at your home stop or other stop with prior school approval.
  • Limit use of headphones/earbuds to when seated on the bus, but should remove them when boarding and exiting the bus.                                    
  • Abide by all rules for use of electronic devices set forth in the code of conduct provided the use does not cause a disruption to safety, privacy, or communications. Students are prohibited from any type of camera or recording use. The bus driver has the full discretion to limit use of all devices in any situation where use could be potential danger or disruption, or the student has exhibited behavior of not following rules or expectations.
  • Enter or leave the bus only at the front door of vehicle except in case of emergency.
  • Refrain from exchanging seats or moving around in the bus while it is in motion.
  • Make room for other students to get on or off the bus, by keeping isle clear at all times.
  • Refrain from extending head, arms or hands outside window of bus.
  • Refrain from yelling or shouting at anyone, on the bus or out the window.
  • Refrain from throwing objects in or at the bus, or out of the bus window. 
  • Keep the bus clean and sanitary.
  • Refrain from eating or drinking on the bus.
  • Keep items carried onto the bus on the student’s lap or on the floor between their feet.

Exiting the Bus

When getting off the school bus and when it is necessary to cross the street, students must always cross in front of the bus under the direction of the driver. Always look both ways and do not cross the street until the school bus is stopped, all traffic has stopped, and the driver motions that it is safe. To provide visibility for the driver and the student, always cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus.

Driver Safety Around Buses

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 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.

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.