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TRANSPORTATION
REIMBURSEMENT
Iowa Code requires that
public school districts provide either transportation services or
reimbursement to resident nonpublic school students who are entitled.
When funds are appropriated by the Iowa General Assembly, and if
students meet the transportation entitlement policy provisions of the
public school district in which they reside, parents are entitled to
reimbursement as per Iowa Code Section 285.1, Subparagraph 3 and Section
285.3. Section 285.3 states that it is the responsibility of the
nonpublic parent or guardian to notify the resident public school
district that you have children attending an accredited nonpublic school
and its location.
St. Francis School
families must complete the Nonpublic Parent Transportation Reimbursement
Request Form twice a year and mail them directly to their public
school district office. Deadlines for submitting forms are
December 1 for first semester and May 1 for second semester. The
transportation forms will be included twice a year in the family packet.
Additional forms may be found by clicking on the Transportation
Reimbursement Form link above.
Because of changes in the way school
districts process transportation reimbursement, the school office needs
to know in which public school district families reside. Also, because
of the way districts compile transportation information for their State
reports, the school office must have each family’s name, home address,
student name, grade, and, most importantly, the exact one-way
distance from home to school by the most direct route. Mileage
examples: 2.1 mi., 2 1/4 mi.
Should a family move during the course of the
school year it is their responsibility to notify the school
office AND the appropriate public school district. There will be no
personal reminders for families and St. Francis of Assisi cannot
guarantee reimbursement. Public school districts will not accept
late or incorrect requests.
BUSING
Currently a bus service is not financially feasible. The Saint Francis of Assisi Board of Education
will study the busing issue periodically. For SFA field trips, proper conduct on the bus is required at all times.
For this reason the following regulations will be strictly enforced:
1. Pupils
must remain seated and no hands, arms or heads may be extended
from
windows.
2. Pupils shall converse in
normal tones; loud or vulgar language is prohibited.
3. Pupils may not eat or
drink on the bus.
Courtesy, promptness and good behavior are
necessary for the safety of all who ride the bus.
Misconduct will be reported to the principal and
parents. Suspension of field trip privileges may result from bus
misconduct.
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