Transportation
The Transportation Department is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for Bellwood School District 88 students. Our team works to ensure students arrive at school, extracurricular activities, and other district-sponsored events safely and on time.
Department Responsibilities:
- Daily transportation to and from school
- Transportation for eligible students with disabilities
- Transportation for extracurricular activities and field trips
- Transportation support for approved district events and staff travel
Transportation Eligibility
Students may receive transportation at no cost if they:
- Reside within Bellwood School District 88 boundaries and live more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school, or
- Qualify for transportation due to a designated hazardous walking route or other applicable requirements.
If you have questions about your child's transportation eligibility, please contact the Transportation Department.
Student Safety
Student safety is our highest priority. Bellwood School District 88 school buses are operated by licensed drivers who meet all state certification requirements.
To help maintain a safe environment, district school buses are equipped with audio and video recording systems. Recordings may be used to monitor student conduct and support a safe transportation environment during school-related travel.
Bus Expectations
1. Stay Seated: Sit immediately after boarding and remain seated while the bus is
moving.
2. Cell Phones: Cell phones should never be heard on the bus.
3. Respectful Behavior: No fighting, bullying, teasing, horseplay, swearing, or
disruptive behavior.
4. Food & Drinks: No eating, drinking, or chewing gum on the bus.
5. Bus Equipment: Do not touch or tamper with bus controls, emergency exits, or
equipment.
6. Railroad Crossings: Remain completely quiet at railroad crossings.
7. Authorized Riders Only: Only students assigned or properly authorized may
ride the bus.
8. Windows & Doors: Open windows or doors only with permission. Keep all body
parts inside the bus at all times.
9. Entering & Exiting: Enter or exit only after the bus has completely stopped and
the driver gives permission.
10.Throwing Objects: Never throw objects inside the bus or out of the windows.
11. Prohibited Items: No tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, glass objects, skateboards,
hoverboards, balloons, or other unsafe items.
12.Alternate Bus: Riding another bus requires a parent/guardian note and an
approved bus pass from the school office.
13.Follow Directions: Students must follow all instructions from the bus driver and
bus assistant.
14.Bus Riding Privilege: Unsafe, disruptive, or repeated misconduct may result in
assigned seating, school discipline, or loss of bus transportation privileges.
Personal Belongings
Items that may create a safety hazard—including skateboards, hoverboards, balloons, glass objects, or other oversized or unsafe items—are not permitted on district buses.
Students riding a bus other than their assigned route must have prior approval and a bus pass issued by their school.
Bus Conduct
Transportation is a privilege. Students who do not follow bus expectations or whose behavior creates an unsafe environment may lose transportation privileges in accordance with the District's Student Handbook and Board policies.
