BUSING DEFINITIONS
Mandated Busing
Provided to students living more than 2 miles from school (K-8) or 2.5 miles (9-12). We collect state aid for this service.
Courtesy Busing
Previously provided to students living between 1 mile and 2 miles (K-8) and 1.25 miles and 2.5 miles (9-12). Not required by the state. No state aid. Eliminated district-wide in the 2006-07 budget.
Subscription Busing
Discretionary, parent-paid service. Based on an average cost per student. $500 a seat in 2007-08.