This page updated August 31, 2010.

• Bus Service NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2010:
  
  • Bus Schedules
    Check here for the new schedules (which start September 7, 2010)
    All bussing commences Tuesday, September 7th for the 2010-2011 school year.  The first day of school (September 7th ) is a half day so all afternoon bussing will commence three hours earlier than regular afternoon times.  Only eligible bus stops are listed in the schedule. Students are reminded to be at bus stops five minutes ahead of the listed time. Note that bus stop times are subject to change during the school year; please check the bus information webpage throughout the year for updated times.
    School District Transportation Department: phone:604.855.5278; Fax: 604.854.1448
    
  • New Bus Transportation Policy
    At its regular meeting of May 31, 2010, the Board of Education adopted a revised policy 6.10 "Transportation of Students to Schools and from Schools" which results in a number of changes for the 2010/2011 school year. These will take effect for September, 2010. (You can view the entire policy here.) The purpose of this policy is to define the circumstances and conditions under which transportation to and from school will be provided for Abbotsford School District (No.34) students. This section sets walk limits for catchment students, and provides guidelines for student conduct, supervision, and discipline.
    
  • Eligibility for Transportation
    The Board of Education will, where practical, transport students based on the following criteria:
    • Elementary and Middle students living more than 4.0 kilometers from the nearest school (via the shortest possible road or maintained walkway) will be transported free of charge.
    • Secondary students living more than 4.8 kilometers from the nearest school (via the shortest possible road or maintained walkway) will be transported free of charge.
    
    • Students must apply for bussing and may be assessed a fee.
    • Bussing may be provided to students who attend District Programs and Choice schools using district personnel and equipment, on a cost-recovery basis. This applies to voluntary attendance at a Choice school for cross-boundary or out of catchment students
    • 'Courtesy riders' - students who are not eligible for transportation under Section 1 of the policy are assigned seating on an existing route where seating is available. Effective September 2010 such riders will be charged a fee.
    
  • Procedures for 2010-2011, August onwards:
    Please complete one of the following forms:
    -- Choice Bus form: Students attending a School of Choice or a School outside the School Boundary in which they reside.
    -- Non-Eligible Bus form: Students attending their Catchment School, however, live with in the walk limits posted by the School Board.
    -- Eligible Rider Bus form: Students attending their Catchment School and living beyond the walk limits posted by the School Board.
    
  • Fees
    - For School of Choice (e.g. Traditional, French Immersion, Integrated Arts, IB) riders will be charged as follows:
        — 1st student:                     Annual rate= $535 OR Monthly rate=$53.50
        — Additional sibling (each)    Annual rate= $480 OR Monthly rate=$48
    - For 'courtesy riders' (as defined under section 1 of Policy 6.10) riders will be charged as follows:
        — Per student                      Annual rate=$300
        — Family rate (where applicable) Annual rate= $500
    
  • Bus Safety
    Please be sure to pay attention to bus safety tips, and instructions from the bus driver.
    
  • Important!
    Be sure to arrive at your stop 5 minutes before the scheduled arrival/departure time for your bus.
    
  • More Information
    If you have questions or require further details, please call: 604.855.5278