Christine Crowley
Superintendent of Schools
133 School Drive
Delanson, NY 12053
(518) 895-2279
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Transportation
School bus safety
District conducts emergency evacuation drill

September 22, 2009
students are pictured evacuating a school bus as part of a drillStudents districtwide participated in the first bus evacuation drill of the school year on Sept. 17. Each year, the district, in compliance with New York State Education law, holds three such drills.
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Superintendent Crowley spearheads effort to increase shared transportation services
August 5, 2009
Not only is school bus transportation the safest way for students to travel to and from school, but under a plan to increase shared bus routes among neighboring districts, it will continue to become less expensive and more efficient. > FULL STORY

New bus route added for 2009-10 school year
A new bus route (#15) has been established as part of the district's ongoing efforts to ease overcrowding, shorten the length of time students are on the bus and to help eliminate the need for students to cross the road. > FULL STORY

Photo of school buses lined up2009-10 bus routes
Transportation postcards are expected to be mailed out the third week in August. The postcards include information on bus times and stops for the coming school year. Please make sure your child is at the stop at least five minutes before the scheduled time. The times listed on the cards are only estimates and the actual time can fluctuate until a routine is set. If you have any questions, please contact the transportation office at 895-2511.

Private/parochial transportation requests for the 2009-10 school year
Parents/guardians of parochial or private school children residing in the Duanesburg Central School District who would like to request transportation to a parochial or private school outside of the school district during the next school year should submit a written request to the Board of Education no later than April 1 of the preceding year, or within thirty (30) days of moving into the district. No late request of a parent or guardian shall be denied where a reasonable explanation is provided for the delay. Learn more...

 
Non-Idling Policy Update
State law requires that all school buses turn off their engines when loading or unloading students on school grounds, except when necessary for heating, mechanical, or emergency reasons. The non-idling requirement applies to other school vehicles as well. View a copy of the law and memo.
 
Learning about school bus drivers
Did you know that your school bus drivers are family, friends or neighbors in your community? They are not strangers driving our children to school, but people that live right next to you. I say our children because once they get on the school bus; the bus driver is responsible for their safety - to and from school.

Do you know the requirements to become a school bus driver in New York State? There is a lot more to it than just applying for the job. Drivers must have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), class B, with a passenger (PS) endorsement. How does a driver get this special job and license? It just might surprise you. Learn more...
 

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If you have any questions, contact Transportation Supervisor Harry Folckemer at 518-895-2511.

Safety Reminder: It is illegal to pass a school bus displaying its flashing red lights—both on and off school property. The lights are displayed for student safety to indicate when students are boarding or exiting a bus. This law is strictly enforced and violators will be reported.

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