The Transportation Department for District 301 is responsible for transporting approximately 3,200 students to and from school on a daily basis. We have a current fleet of 65 buses and run approximately 200 routes daily within the District 301 boundaries as well as provide transportation to many students who reside within the district boundaries but require special services outside the district. Our planned routes permit optimum pupil safety, programmed efficiency and operational economy.
We at District 301 Transportation Department maintain the safety and welfare of all students while transporting students to and from school in a scheduled manner on a daily basis. We will provide positive role models who follow the State, Federal & District procedures and guidelines with a professional attitude, which lends itself to the districts commitment of excellence.
IMPORTANT DATES
January 25th - Early Release; CHS at 12:50pm, CMS/PK @ 1pm and Elementary School @ 1:50pm. (*Kindergartners and Early Ed students are on regularly scheduled day.*)
February 20th - NO SCHOOL
March 2nd - NO SCHOOL
March 5th - 9th - ISAT TESTING; No 5th Grade Band/Bus Practice this week.
March 14th - Early Release; CHS at 12:50pm, CMS/PK @ 1pm and Elementary School @ 1:50pm. (*Kindergartners and Early Ed students are on regularly scheduled day.*)
March 26th - 30th - Spring Break
April 6th - NO SCHOOL
April 9th - 12th - SPRING SCHOOL BUS EVACUATIONS (all except Prairie Knolls)
April 13th - Half Day; CHS @ 10:50am, CMS/PK @ 11:00am and Elementary School @ 12:00pm
e-Link Busing Information
Student enrollment is continually changing, therefore it is advised to periodically check the e-Link Busing Information for updates.
When using the e-Link feature, be sure to use the drop down screen when necessary. To retrieve Kindergarten information, enter KA for AM kindergarten and KP for PM kindergarten. When entering address, be sure to use the address from which your child will be transported to/from, i.e. childcare locations.
General Busing Information
It is the responsibility of ALL students to be prepared to board the bus 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
Childcare/Transportation Request forms need to be completed and returned for any busing changes. Arrangements from previous years are NOT carried over to the following school year. For the safety of your child and to avoid any confusion, any changes to your child's normal bus schedule require 48 hours notice.
5th Grade Band Students
Busing to morning band practice for our 5th graders is running smoothly. Please note that due to ISAT Testing the week of March 5th-9th, morning band practice will be cancelled. This decision has been made by the building administrators in the best interest of the students. Please make sure your student are well rested and eat a good breakfast.
Please view our department links for questions concerning any further transportation issues such as: rules, routing or safety. For all other questions, please contact us at (847) 464-6052.
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For more information, please contact the transportation staff at 847-464-6052 or 301transportation@burlington.k12.il.us.