PVNC Out of Boundary Students Consideration Request for October 2025 if space is available.

Can I Ride a Bus?

Criteria

This application is applicable to those who live outside of the boundary to the school of their choice and who are not eligible for transportation under School Board Policy as a result.

Requests received for the beginning of a new school year may not be reviewed until the end of September, after the bus loads have stabilized.

Procedure

Exceptions are reviewed annually. Approval may be granted if the following conditions are met:
  1. A seat is available on the required bus
  2. A bus stop already exists
  3. The route schedule and times are not affected
  4. No additional cost to STSCO

STSCO receives the request and

  1. Analyses the request as per the above conditions, from October 1st to mid August it may take up to 14 working days from the receipt of the form to determine whether or not transportation can be provided.
  2. If transportation is approved the parents/guardian will be notified by STSCO via e-mail or letter.
  3. If transportation is denied parents/guardian will be notified by STSCO e-mail or letter.
  4. Informs the school of the request and decision.
  5. Advise bus company.

During the school year transportation can be revoked for any one of the following reasons:

  1. The seat is required for a student eligible for transportation.
  2. If it is necessary to modify the route.
  3. Unacceptable student behaviour on the bus.
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