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Morris Jeff Community School
Transportation Policy
Morris Jeff Transportation Request
Morris Jeff Community School will provide transportation to all students whose homes are more than a
reasonable walking distance, from the school. A reasonable walking distance for a student is defined as
any distance not more than two (2) miles between the home and the school or one and one half (1-1/2)
miles between the home and the assigned bus stop. The exception to this is for those students
receiving special needs services and have an active Individual Education Plan (IEP) requirement.
Bus stops are assigned by Hammond’s Transportation based on information provided on the Bus
Transportation Request Form.
Bus Conduct - Students who ride a bus to and from school are responsible for their actions boarding,
riding, disembarking the bus, as well as waiting for and leaving the bus. The bus driver has the
responsibility of maintaining orderly behavior of students on school buses and will report, in writing, all
misconduct to the transportation services manager and the Principal. The Principal and his/her
designees will have the authority to take appropriate disciplinary action for students engaging in
misconduct on a school bus. To avoid discipline issues and to meet expectations for student behavior
on the school bus, students should follow the guidelines listed below:
 Be respectful of the driver and other students riding the bus
 Remain seated at all times on the bus
 Keep the aisle of the bus free of all objects
 Respect the property and space of others
Any Morris Jeff student, who is in uniform, is under obligation to the school’s behavior expectations
before, during, and after school regardless of where he or she may be in public. If a child is suspended
from the bus for misbehaviors, it is the responsibility of parent/guardian to arrange for the students’
transportation to school.
Bus drivers will always conduct their bus to follow the Morris Jeff rules and procedures.
School Bus FAQ
Q: How are bus routes and walking distances established?
A: Parents must complete and turn in a Bus Transportation Request Form every school year before July
1st. The form is sent to Hammond’s Transportation and routes are assigned based on your address with
in the 1 ½ – two (2) mile radius from the student’s home.
Q: What can a parent/guardian do if they believe that the distance from the student’s registered
address to the assigned school has been calculated incorrectly and feels that the distance is over 2 miles
or hazardous for the student?
A: A parent or guardian may request the bus route to be checked for distance by Hammond’s
Transportation and/or inspected to determine if it meets the criteria for hazardous by contacting the
school office or email info@morrisjeffschool.org.
Q: Can my student be dropped off at the local recreational center, daycare or other after-school
program?
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A: Yes, Parents should complete the transportation form and place the location in the section for
daycare/alternate stop. Please note someone must be at the bus stop to receive students under the
age of 10 and students are not allowed multiple bus stops. Students will ride the bus to one assigned
location.
Q: What happens if a parent or guardian of a student under the age of 10 is not present at the bus stop
at assigned stop drop-off time?
A: The bus driver will notify MJCS transportation contact. The MJCS transportation contact will attempt
to reach all individuals listed on the students emergency contact form. It will be the parent or guardian
responsibility to contact the driver and meet the students assigned bus at the next stop. If the parent or
guardian is not reached the Hammond’s Transportation drives have the right to return the student to
School or drop the student off at the local police department.
Q: Can I drive my child to an alternative bus stop?
A: Yes, if you miss your assigned stop. Students will be permitted to board at any other location.
Q: How do I find the location of my child’s bus stop?
A: You may contact the school office for the bus schedule, or log on to
http://www.morrisjeffschool.org/resources.
Q. Why can't you come further into my subdivision?
A. The size of a school bus limits how it can be maneuvered in tight places. Most subdivisions are not
designed with school bus transportation in mind. Every effort is made to keep our buses on main
thoroughfares in an effort to decrease ride time.
Q: Who is responsible for student safety at a school bus stop?
A: Parents and guardians of students under the age of 10. Students over age 10 are allowed by state
law to be dropped off at bus stops without adult supervision.
Q: The bus drives right past my house. Why can't it stop at my house?
A: The higher frequency of stops delays the bus by increasing the number of stops and makes the
student ride time longer and the bus route inefficient. Stops are placed to be convenient for groups of
students.
Q: Who should I contact if the bus is running late?
A: Please contact Hammond’s Transportation directly at 504-662-0621.
Q. How do I register my child for transportation?
A. You must fill out and turn in a bus transportation request form to the office in person, send with
child in school folder or fax to 504-308-3620.
Q: If my child is currently riding a bus this year do I have to apply for transportation next year?
A: Yes, students must register annually to ensure they are properly assigned for bus transportation.
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Students are not allowed to ride the bus until they have completed this form and received an assigned
bus stop.
Q: How are transported students notified of their bus schedules?
A: At the beginning of each school year, Hammond’s Transportation releases bus routing information
to the schools as soon as the routes are finished. Bus route information is also available at
http://www.morrisjeffschool.org/resources.
Bus Communication
If an issue happens between the bus operator, the school, and parents please contact the front office
within 24-48 hours of the incident or stop by and fill out a bus incident form that will be reviewed by our
Operations Manager or Dean of Students.