Transportation
Transportation 6/20/23 Email communication to families
DeWitt Public Schools provides busing to students to and from school on pre-determined routes that abide with all state laws. The district conducts a two-tiered bus schedule, with buses running two morning routes (secondary and elementary) and two afternoon routes (secondary and elementary).
BUS ROUTE INFORMATION - Information regarding bus routes and times is available on the Infinite Campus Portal. If the information shown is incorrect please call 517-668-3028 or email. The transportation department is located at 1105 Herbison Road.
BUS RULES FOR STUDENTS
Safety for all students is our priority when transporting students. The following rules, although not all inclusive, have been established to maintain order, safety and well-being for all.
Follow all bus driver's directions
Sit facing front
Classroom behavior is expected
Talk quietly; be respectful of others
Beverages, food, candy and chewing gum are not allowed on the bus
Do not throw items on or out of the bus
Aisles must be clear at all times
All items must be in backpack/bag, and be held on your lap, including band instruments: large or fragile items are not appropriate for bus transportation; balls need to be in a bag or container
Do not write on or damage seats
Any behavior that distracts the driver will be cause for discipline
Electronic devices are a privilege---not a right. Inappropriate use may result in loss of that privilege: no video recording, sound recording, or picture taking will be allowed; sounds must be muted or turned off; and drivers shall remove a device that is not being used appropriately
DeWitt Public Schools policy for tobacco, alcohol, weapons, illegal substance/materials is enforceable on the school buses
Students may ride only their scheduled bus and get on and off at their scheduled bus stop.
BUS/SCHEDULE ROUTE CHANGE - ANY change to your student's school bus transportation must be in writing. Please complete the Transportation Schedule form or submit your change information. Please allow five (5) business days for processing. A transportation staff member will contact parents regarding the change.
Safety Information
Yellow Means SLOW - Red Means NO
Seeing those familiar yellow school buses signals students are on the move. Safety is the goal as DeWitt Public Schools transports nearly 3000 students to and from school. Review the following information so that you are "in-the-know" in regard to stopped school buses.
Yellow Hazard Light Bus Stop
When you see school buses pulling to the right side of the roadway with its yellow hazard lights (located at the bottom of the windows in the front and back of the bus), drivers can proceed with caution around the bus. The yellow hazard lights are NOT used when students have to cross the street.
Red Flashing Light Bus Stop
The yellow overhead flashing lights signal to motorists that the bus is preparing to stop using the overhead red flashing lights. This is the school bus stop that buses have always made with overhead red flashing lights in the front and back of the school bus accompanied by a stop sign that is extended from the driver's side of the school bus. This means to stop, wait until students have entered or exited the bus, and until the red flashing lights cease. It is unlawful for drivers to pass school buses with red flashing lights on.
Bus drivers do report motorists who choose to pass the bus when the red overhead lights are flashing. It is part of their job and responsibility to report any traffic code violations that may endanger children. Parents rely on us to transport their children safely and we take our job seriously.