Pupil transportation is a necessary service and integral part of the total educational program. The major objectives of the pupil transportation program are to provide safe transportation, operate an efficient and economical transportation system, adapt transportation to the requirements of the instructional program, and maintain conditions on the buses which are conducive to the best interests of students.
Student Enrollment for Transportation
Each year parents/guardians will be required to enroll their student to receive transportation to and from school. This process in no way waives your child’s right to district provided transportation, if eligible under Board of Education Policy. Read more about the Student Enrollment for Transportation.
Daycare and Joint Custody Changes
Student transportation is scheduled to and from the student’s primary residence. For changes related to daycare and joint custody: View the guidelines and request form for transportation changes.
My Ride K-12 Parent Portal / Tyler Drive / Student ID Cards
View the Traversa My Ride K-12 and Student ID Card Information
Student Behavior Expectations on School Buses
Bus behavior expectations are posted on all district school buses. View the safe bus behavior expectations.
Reporting concerns
If you would like to notify the district about an incident or concern involving student behaviors on the school bus, first notify the bus driver. If this does not resolve the problem, you may contact your child’s school or the transportation department at (518) 587-4545.
If you would like to notify the district about an incident or concern involving a bus driver or bus assistant, contact the transportation office directly at (518) 587-4545.
If you would like to notify the district about an incident or concern involving bus routes or stops, contact the routing office at routing@saratogaschools.org or (518) 587-4545, ext. 11315.
All other transportation-related concerns may be directed to the bus dispatcher at (518) 693-1316.
Late Bus Guidelines, Routes and Maps
View the guidelines for late bus runs, routes and maps.
Miscellaneous Bus Information
Non-Public School Transportation FAQs
Transportation Requests must be submitted each school year. View the Non-Public School Transportation Frequently Asked Questions.