Transportation FAQs
Q: What is the guidance on transporting students with special needs?
Q: Do all bus drivers speak English?
A: No. Drivers are not required to speak English, only the host nation language. Buses are equipped with two-way communications linking the drivers to the contractor's central control station.
Q: How is it determined whether my child walks to school or rides the bus?
A: If the distance from your residence to your child's assigned school is more than one mile for elementary students, or 1.5 miles for secondary students, your child is eligible for bus transportation. A second important eligibility factor is that your residence must be physically located within the boundaries of the school commuting area or zone.
Q: Do I need to have my child with me when I am registering him for the school bus?
A: Yes. Both you and your child need to be present to register for transportation.
Q: Who can answer my questions, give me information, or handle my complaints or problems?
A: Contact the local School Bus Office for answers, information, or resolution of complaints or problems. School Bus Offices are in charge of day-to-day student transportation operations. When you contact the School Bus Office, you are going direct to the best source for assistance or help.
District Office Contacts:
Bavaria School Bus Office- Heidelberg School Bus Office
- Isles School Bus Office
- Kaiserslautern School Bus Office
- Mediterranean School Bus Office