Student Transportation

Introduction Manager of Transportation Morning and Afternoon Routes Tom Jenkins Morning and Afternoon Routes Transfer Buses (shuttle bus) Bus Tags Parent Pick-up/Drop-off Traffic Patterns

Morning and Afternoon Assignment of School Bus Bus Notification Card Bus Number and Animal Shape Estimated Bus Stop Arrival Time First Bus Stop -- 8:00 a.m. Three Residential Attendance Areas Buses Transport Grades K-5 Arrival at Elementary School 8:30-8:45 a.m.

Transfer Buses Two Shuttle Buses per Elementary School Depart from Elementary School -- 8:45 a.m. Instructional Assistants on Each Bus No Stops from Elementary School to MDLKC Arrival at MDLKC -- 9:00 a.m. Process Reversed in the Afternoon

Bus Tags Issued for Every MDLKC Student Color Coded by Elementary School Includes Student Name and Bus Information Secure on Book Bag in Visible Location

History of Transfer Buses 5 Years at MDLKC 11 Years at New Garden Elementary Other Options Extensively Researched

Parent Transportation Drop Off and Pick Up Mulberry Street at Library Entrance No Parking in this Location Parking is Extremely Limited in the Borough No parking on Cedar St. or Center St. Allow Time to Walk Your Child to a School Attendant

Parent Pick Up Send a Note with Your Child Indicate MDLKC or Residential Elementary School MDLKC Mulberry St. Entrance Identification is Required Designees (other than parents/guardians) Must be Included on the Note Procedures Start the First Day of School

Other Considerations Kennett Area YMCA Before/After Programs in Each Elementary School Contact the YMCA for More Information No Transportation Outside Residential Attendance Areas Exceptions: Creative Play Day School, Tick Tock Learning Center, New Garden Early Care, and Tommy Tinkers

PLEASE BE PATIENT THE FIRST COUPLE WEEKS Other Considerations Bus Stop Must be Consistent Five Days Per Week No Transportation to Any Other Locations Play Dates, Birthday Parties, etc. Bus Surveillance Cameras Audio and Video Recording All Busses Equipped with GPS Technology PLEASE BE PATIENT THE FIRST COUPLE WEEKS

Food Service

Food Service National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program Federal Assistance for Eligible Families Chartwells Dining Services Viet Hoang, Director of Dining Services Menus Posted on the District Website and Nutrislice Phone App Lunch $2.75 Breakfast $1.50

Food Service Point-of-Sale System Photo Identification Cards Individual Student Accounts Pre-Paid Student Account ACH Accepted Track Purchases Dietary Restrictions Balances Carryover

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