1. Question: I am concerned about a particular bus stop and disagree

   with the location. Who should I contact, and what steps can I take to

   resolve this issue?

             Answer: Please contact Margaret Babcock at Dee Bus Service

             with any questions or concerns regarding student transportation.   

             She may be reached at the Lacaster office beginning September 6,

             2005 at (978) 365-1986, or at the main office in Concord,

             at (978) 369-8423.

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2. Question: My child attends child care in the morning, before PM  

kindergarten. Will the bustransport my child from home in the morning to

the child care location, as well as bring himfrom the child care location to

PM kindergarten and back to the child care location after school.

           Answer: No. The district will provide transportation to and from

           school. The district will not transport students from home to a child 

           care facility for “before school care.”

    

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3. Question: A family emergency has occurred and as a result no-one will be home to meet my child after school. Who should I contact, and how will this situation be managed?

Answer: In this situation it is best to contact your child’s school directly. The school, along with Dee Bus Service, will work together to ensure your child is safe at school or with a person designated on your child's emergency contact card.

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4. Question: My child would like to have a friend come home with him

           from school, and they both ride the same bus. Will the bus transport

            my child’s friend to my home?

Answer: No, the district will only transport children to and  from school. This particular addition to the guidelines is one that has been given much thought. Ultimately the district is responsible for the safe transportation of all of its students. Changes to a student’s transportation schedule increases the chance that a child may be “lost”, or not end up going to the proper and intended location. This guideline was instituted purely for the complete safety of all students. Therefore, arrangements for “play dates” and other activities must not rely on school transportation.