Why is my student’s midday RECC/Pre-K route changing?

HCPSS transportation contractors have utilized vans to transport students to and/or from school for the first several weeks of the school year to maximize the resources available at the time. As more drivers have been hired and trained, HCPSS is beginning to transition students from vans to buses to transport students more efficiently. We expect these buses to be in place for the remainder of the year.

Why is my student being transitioned from riding a van to a bus?

HCPSS transportation contractors utilized vans to transport students to and/or from school for the first several weeks of the school year to maximize the resources available at the time. As more drivers have been hired and trained, HCPSS is beginning to transition students from vans to buses to transport students more efficiently. We expect these buses to be in place for the remainder of the year.

What supports are in place to support my student during this transition to a bus?

School administrators, teachers, paraeducators, behavior specialists, social workers, school counselors, and other central support staff (e.g., instructional facilitators, resource teachers) specifically assigned to your school are available along with other resources (e.g., social story template, ideas for language/activities) to assist your student during this transition.

Who should I contact if I have additional questions about the midday RECC and Pre-K transition from vans to buses?

For questions about your bus route, please contact your Bus Area Manager.

For questions about behavioral needs related to transportation, please contact Kraig Nussbaum, Transportation Specialist, in the Office of Student Transportation.

To request a meeting with your IEP team, reach out to your child’s special education case manager.