It is the mission of the Dysart Unified School District’s Transportation Department to transport students to and from school in a safe, efficient, dependable, professional and courteous manner, while providing the highest quality of support for educational programs by delivering the best possible transportation services.

Bus transportation is not mandated by the legislature, but a privilege offered by the Dysart Unified School District. Transportation service will be offered to:

  • Elementary Students - Kindergarten students who are residents within a school attendance area and who live more than one-half mile from school. Grade one through eight students who are residents within a school attendance area and who live more than one mile from school.
  • High School - Grade nine through twelve students who are residents within a school attendance area and who live more than one and one-half miles from school.
  • Special Education Students - Students with disabilities who require transportation, as indicated in their respective individual education programs.
  • Open Enrollment and Parental Choice - The district shall not provide transportation for transfer students except as provided by the governing board for students living in approved special transportation areas. Students who qualify and wish to request transportation under this policy must submit documentation of eligibility at the time of application for enrollment. The district transportation director will review each request, confirm eligibility, and advise the applicant of the service schedule.
All other students will be considered ineligible for transportation to and from school. Generally, non-students are not eligible for school transportation. Sponsors, with approval of the principal, may invite parents or other chaperones to ride buses on field trips, activity trips, etc. Team members, sponsors, and coaches are expected to ride team district vehicles. Students may be transported to and from school activities/events by their parents with sponsor approval. Non-district students or adults are not permitted on school buses on regular routes without approval from the transportation director. As new schools open in the district, these guidelines shall be reviewed and revised as necessary.
   

 

Dysart Unified School District
Transportation Department
15802 North Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ 85374

Phone: 623-876-7030
Email: bus@dysart.org

After Hours Helpline
866-GO-DUSD8
(866-463-8738)

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 


  
 
     
 
     
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