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573-751-0357

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A bus route begins when a bus leaves a point (home, school, etc.) empty and proceeds on a predetermined route, picking up pupils and then traveling to a school(s) until the bus is empty; and returning the pupils to a designated point after school (5 CSR 30-261.010 (4)(A)(3)). 

These routes are required to be approved by the local board of education by the end of October and any revisions to the routes by the June 30.

Yes, by local board policy a school bus can travel on private property; however, written permission from all property owners is recommended.

Ridership only affects the efficiency rating (see the Calculation for State Transportation Aid, Lines 40 and 41).  If a district’s cost factor is 104.00% or below, increasing ridership has no effect on the district’s transportation funding.

School buses and transportation facilities are placed on depreciation schedules and the depreciation is added to the district’s transportation allowable costs (Calculation for State Transportation Aid, Line 22).

The amount received from the sale of a bus is subtracted from the district’s total depreciation for the year.

On an annual basis, each school district shall provide training in at least eight hours of duration to each school bus driver employed by the school district or under contract with the school district including coaches, teachers, and sub drivers who hold a school bus endorsement.  Such training shall provide special instruction in school bus driving.