Consolidated Bus Stops Consolidated Bus Stop Information Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Transportation

What is a Consolidated Bus Stop? A consolidated bus stop is a centralized stop that is designed to reduce ride time to and from school. If several consolidated stop locations are requested transportation may be able to create a bus run just for the consolidated stops.

Who is eligible to use a consolidated stop? Every school that is provided transportation can use a consolidated stop within their attendance boundary or transportation zone, with the exception of the 4 full magnet high schools. The 4 full magnet high schools are not eligible for consolidated stops. The 7 full magnet middle schools are only eligible to create shuttle stops with in the 5 mile radius.

Where Do I Begin? Schools should request a list of the projected students that will be enrolled for the school year. Select one or more parent volunteers to assist in advocating the consolidated stop process. There must be at least 7 or more students from families interested in a consolidated stop. If the number of students drops below 7, transportation reserves the right to remove the consolidated stop.

Consolidated Stop Criteria for New Locations Permission from the owner of the establishment or stop location must be obtained. (if private property) Parking location cannot be congested during the hours of 7 - 9am and 3 – 5 pm. Adequate parking for parents with a minimum of parking spaces must be available. Must be able to accommodate a vehicle the size of a school bus. Must be accessible from a main road or a main neighborhood street.

What is the Process? Principals, APs or parent advocates should poll for interested families. If a child is currently assigned to a consolidated stop, they must sign up each year. It is not carried over from year to year. DO NOT have parents go on line to request an Alternate Stop Request for a consolidated stop. Follow the process. Once school has started for the school year, parents may go on line to request an alternate stop for an existing consolidated stop. No new consolidated stops requested after the June 18th deadline.

Only students that are eligible for transportation will be assigned to a consolidated stop. Students will be assigned a stop morning, afternoon, or both whichever is indicated by the parent. The students residence stop will be eliminated. If a parent desires to return to their residence stop or requires an alternate stop location, a Transportation Service Request form must be submitted on line at using the Transportation Services Request form link. Parental Commitment to Consolidated Bus Stops

Questions? Need more information? Additional information, about consolidated stops, may be obtained by contacting your schools Routing Technicians at (980) : or your school can schedule a meeting with the above mentioned person at 5001 Airport Center Pkwy.

Consolidated Stops Timeline Information to be given to the schools by April 19th, 2010 Recommend that Information be distributed to the parents by the end of April Deadline for requesting a consolidated stop for the school year is June 18 th, Transportation always reserves the right to refuse a consolidated stop. Transportation rules may change as the Board of Education makes decisions regarding Transportation. (after the deadline, no consolidated stop requests will be considered) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Transportation

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