1. Student Transportation

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Food Service

12. 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

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

14. Questions