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<br />. <br /> <br />Computer-aided measurements are taken directly from the school site to the homc <br />address to detennine distances. The distances are determined along circuitous routes of <br />roadways. <br /> <br />Will this change affect schools' start and end times? <br />The start/end times will not change next year. Buses will continue to operate on the four- <br />tier system. <br /> <br />How will tliis change affect the length of typical bus rides? <br />This information is not yet available, as we do not know the number of students who will <br />ride buses. The elementary routes will not see much change since their routes are located <br />in such close proximity to the school. <br /> <br />Is transportation for special education students affected? <br />Special education transportation is federally mandated and is not affected by the changes. <br /> <br />How will transportation to day care facilities be affected? <br />Ifa student's day care facility is beyond two miles of the school, transportation will be <br />free. If the facility is within two miles of the school, transportation will be available for a <br />fee. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />What are the hazardous crossings and whom will they affect? <br />A Bus Safety Committee will be studying hazardous crossings. Details will be explained <br />in future communications. <br /> <br />What other safety precautions are being taken? <br />The Bus Safety Committee will be evaluating each school's site for safety precautions <br />that can be established. The committee consists of Fay Gallagher, Transportation <br />Supervisor for Mounds View Public Schools; a safety officer from the bus company; the <br />school safety patrol officer with the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department; a <br />representative from the City Police Department where applicable; a representative from <br />the City Public Works Department; and a representative from each school. For those who <br />feel unsafe, the District encourages you to participate in the fee-for-service program or to <br />independently arrange for transportation. <br /> <br />Can students walk to a pick-up point and receive transportation? <br />Only students whose names are on the passenger list (or new students with passes) may <br />ride a bus. <br /> <br />. <br />