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the district's Department of Transportation web page.
The South Colonie Central School district runs an average of 80
buses each day – each traveling about 15,000 miles a year.
Approximately 5,200 public school students and a variety of private and parochial students ride South Colonie buses daily.
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Riding the School Bus
Students will receive in the mail, each August, a post card from the South Colonie Transportation Department listing their bus route, driver's name and pickup location.
Late bus run maps are posted in the respective schools showing late bus coverage areas. Late bus routes cover the entire attendance zone with far fewer buses than the regular arrival/dismissal. Student drop off locations may be much further from home than their regular bus stop. STUDENT MAY NOT RIDE LATE BUSES WITHOUT A WRITTEN BUS PASS.
Peaceful Bus Program
South Colonie's elementary school students participate in the Peaceful Bus Program (pdf) each school year. Grouped by their bus routes, school staff lead workshops to provide students the opportunity to discuss problems they may be having on the bus and then work together to find possible solutions to those problems. The Peaceful Bus Program encourages students, staff and bus drivers to work together to make connections with one another and build community both on the bus and in school.
It Pays to Be Safe
South Colonie School Bus Safety Brochure (pdf)
Bus Safety Tips for Kindergarten Students and Parents
District Bus Guide/Know the Rules of the Bus (pdf)
NYS Department of Transportation - School Bus Safety
School Bus Safety Coloring Book (pdf)
Helpful Transportation Links
New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT)
National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Pupil Transportation Safety Institute (PTSI)
National Coalition for School Bus Safety
School Bus Information Council
Careers with the South Colonie Transportation Department
Bus Driver Application (pdf)
Bus Driver Training Requirements
2010-2011 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT NEWS STORY HEADLINES
2009-2010 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT NEWS STORY HEADLINES
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NYSERDA School Bus Grant To Help Save on Costs, Protect The Environment
Posted october 14, 2011
The South Colonie Central School District was awarded a near $100,000 grant this fall that will be used to help save on fuel and utility costs, while protecting the environment. full story
District Voters Approve School Bus Purchase Proposition 548-252
Posted october 12, 2011
South Colonie voters went to the polls on Wednesday, October 12th, and approved the annual school bus purchase proposition by a vote of 548-252. full story
New Law to Expand List of Crimes that Disqualify Persons from Becoming School Bus Drivers
Posted august 16, 2011
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed a law to expand the list of convictions that disqualify a school bus driver from either permanently or temporarily operating a school bus. The law adds to the list of convictions that would either permanently disqualify an applicant from being a bus driver or disqualify the candidate for five years. full story
South Colonie Transportation Department Earns 96.3% Passing Rating on New York State DOT School Bus Safety Inspection
Posted july 18, 2011
The South Colonie Transportation Department has earned a high rating on its New York State Department of Transportation school bus safety inspection report for the 2010-2011 school year. Of the 164 district school transportation vehicles inspected by NYSDOT in June, 96.3 percent passed. full story
Retiring
Bus Driver, Kniskern, Wins Exceptional Driver Award From AAA
Hudson Valley
Posted june 8, 2011
Congratulations to South Colonie bus driver Myron Kniskern, who was honored by the Hudson Valley chapter of AAA in May with an Exception Driver Award for his superior dedication to the district during his 22-year career. Kniskern was nominated for the AAA award by the South Colonie Transportation Department for his exceptional accident and safety record, attendance and job performance, and interaction with students and staff. full story
