Transportation

Bus Safety Reminders

District 67 and District 115 Expected Bus Behaviors

Arrive at the bus stop five (5) minutes early.
Be respectful and follow the bus driver's instructions.
Stay out of the street while waiting for the bus.
Be respectful of others and private property. Bullying of any type is not allowed. (See definition of bullying below.)
Form lines five (5) feet from the bus when boarding; pushing is not allowed.
Watch your step and use the handrail when getting on and off the bus.
Use "indoor" voices while on the bus.
Keep aisles clear. Sit facing forward at all times while the bus is in motion.
Be completely quiet when the bus stops at a railroad crossing so that the bus driver can hear.
Eating and drinking are not allowed on the bus.
Use respectable words and actions on the bus.
Keep head, hands, feet, and possessions inside the bus at all times.
Pay attention to your stop so you know when to get off the bus.
After you get off the bus, go directly to your after-school destination.

NOTE: Parents cannot board a school bus for any reason. Complaints or questions must be submitted to the principal or the transportation coordinator.

Bullying

The act of "bullying" can be described as the persistent, repeated, and/or chronic pattern of physical, verbal, and psychological harassment and the continual harming of another person within an unequal power relationship. Bullying behavior is not in keeping with our school values and is considered unacceptable.

Consequences

It is expected that each of these behaviors will be maintained. If expected behavior is not exhibited, one or more of the following consequences will occur (not in any order):

Verbal warning from the bus driver.
misconduct report from the driver sent to the principal;
Talk with the principal.
Student/teacher/principal conference;
Parent call;
Parent conference;
student/teacher/parent/driver/principal conference;
Student may receive detention or be sent home.
Student may receive an in-school suspension.
Student may receive a suspension from school.
Student abusing privileges may be suspended; and
Action deemed appropriate by the administrator, determined by the circumstances.

We urge drivers to exercise caution and vigilance when encountering school buses in the community, and preparing to stop upon activation of flashing yellow lights, and coming to a complete halt when red lights and stop arms are engaged, except on highways with physical dividers where only same-direction traffic is required to stop.

Lake Forest Schools Bus Safety Reminders

Illinois State Board of Education School Bus Safety

District 67 Bus Routes

Bus routes are securely accessible throughout the school year by clicking the bus icon on each student's District-issued iPad (icon sample below). Bus routes are set by our transportation provider, Olson Transportation, and District 67. To aid in the efficiency of routes and ensure that students are transported to school in a timely manner, the majority of the stops are corner stops.

Routes are subject to minor time changes due to adding or deleting riders, so please check routes often during the first few days of school and periodically throughout the school year.

District 115 Bus Routes

District 67 Transportation Contact & Registration

For District 67 Transportation Questions and Billing:

Natalia Martinez
Transportation Coordinator
nmartinez@lfschools.net
847-604-7437

Transportation FAQ

For District 67 Bus Delays or Emergency Issues Only:

Early Mornings:
847-582-7706

Mid-morning or Afternoon:
Natalia Martinez
Transportation Coordinator
nmartinez@lfschools.net
847-604-7437

Other Bus Issues:

All other bus issues should be directed to your school principal.

Transportation Registration:

Bus transportation is available for a fee to all District 67 students. Transportation registration and fee payment may be completed during online registration.

If you wish to purchase bus service once the online registration window for transportation has closed, please visit the District Web Store (RevTrak).

Transportation Registration Options

Champion Afternoon Bus Service: Purchase this option if you are ONLY using the afternoon bus service to shuttle your student(s) from Sheridan to Cherokee for Champions AfterSchool Care, grade K-4 ONLY.

10 Pass: The 10 Pass is available for the occasional bus rider. This package is for students who do not regularly ride the bus, but on occasion need this transportation service. If your student needs to take the bus home or with a friend, please view the bus routes on this page to determine the closest stop.

Please note: Students who are regular bus riders may not switch buses. They must ride their assigned bus to and from school. Only students who have purchased and are using a 10 pass for infrequent transportation may select a bus.

Permissive Transfers

When a permissive transfer request is approved for Everett and Sheridan, parents assume responsibility for transporting their children to and from school per Board Policy 7:30.

Permissive Transfers to Cherokee for the Mandarin program, ONLY: District transportation may be provided to attendees for a fee as the program is only offered at one school.

District 115 Transportation Contact & Registration

For questions about bus service, please contact:

Deans' Office
847-582-7761

Transportation Registration

Bus transportation is available for a fee to all District 115 students. Transportation registration and fee payment may be completed during online registration.

If you wish to purchase bus service once the online registration window for transportation has closed, please visit the District Web Store (RevTrak).

Pick-Up and Bus Procedures for LFHS

Vehicles entering should proceed to the pick-up area. There will be two pick-up lanes and two thru-lanes on either side of the median. Vehicles should pick one of the two pick-up lanes, pull forward as far as possible and, once the student is in the vehicle, move into the thru-lane to exit the driveway. Buses will not enter the driveway on the east side of the median until 3:30pm. Bus riders should wait in the Commons until the buses arrive on campus.

Transportation Overview

District 115 and District 67 are committed to having a safe and efficient student transportation program available to their students.

Transportation is fee-based, and bus routes are established to serve the greatest number of students with maximum safety and efficiency.

Bus passes and/or student ID cards will be distributed to students after school pictures have been taken. These passes/IDs must be shown when boarding the bus. Detailed information regarding student behavioral rules and regulations is available online.

Routes will vary somewhat from year to year, and changes may be necessary after the schedule has been put into operation. An emergency route system will be employed on a temporary basis if regular routes are unsafe or impassable.

Parents are required to provide transportation whenever children are detained or expected to come before school for disciplinary or other reasons. Also, if a student is temporarily disabled due to an illness or injury, that child’s bus stop may be temporarily adjusted as long as other bus stops on the route are not delayed and the bus arrival time to school is not affected. Parents of a child with a temporary disability are to contact Jennifer Hermes, Chief Operating Officer / CSBO at 847-604-7402 to request special arrangements.

Students should be at their stop at least ten minutes before the bus is to arrive and wait in an orderly manner. We ask your cooperation in developing safe habits for coming to and returning from school, and reserve the right to deny bus privileges to any student who does not exercise proper behavior.

Please be aware that the district reserves the right to utilize video/audio recordings on buses to monitor and maintain a safe environment.

NOTE: Parents cannot board a school bus for any reason. Complaints or questions must be filed with the principal or transportation coordinator.

District 67 Transportation Forms

Cherokee Temporary Transportation Change Form (electronic form)
Everett Temporary Change of Transportation Form (electronic form)
Sheridan Temporary Transportation Change Form ("Green Note" - paper form)
DPM / District 67 Temporary Transportation Change Form (electronic form)
District 67 Transportation Change Form (electronic PDF)

10 Pass Riders

To determine your stop, bus routes are securely accessible throughout the school year by clicking the bus icon on each student's District-issued iPad (icon sample below).

Transportation Payment

District 67 RevTrak Online Payment System (Cherokee, Everett, Sheridan, DPM)

District 115 RevTrak Online Payment Syste (Lake Forest High School)

Please Note: No transportation refunds will be issued after September 30th.

Transportation FAQ

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