Transportation Change Requests must be submitted each school year by April 1.
Registering for Non-Public School Transportation
Students who plan to utilize district-provided transportation must submit requests by April 1 of each year.
- Incoming kindergarten students and new families will register for transportation through the SchoolTool Online Portal.
- Existing students who have previously registered, please use the Online Non-Public School Transportation Request Form.
- Existing students must submit Proof of Residency* documents on an annual basis. *Documents that may be used for “Proof of Residency” include telephone bill, auto insurance ID card, lease agreement, power company bill (i.e., Niagara Mohawk), cable TV or other service type bill, homeowner’s insurance policy, recently issued NYS motor vehicle license.
Can I file an application for more than one school?
Parents may submit transportation requests by April 1 for more than one non-public school if no decision has been made about attendance for the following year. However, by May 15, parents must finalize their requests by indicating the school that has been selected. All requests received after April 1 will be considered as “late requests” and will be processed according to established procedures and guidelines.
Forms needed for transportation requests
- A copy of the child’s Birth Certificate must be submitted for new requests.
- Proof of Residency* documenting residence within school district boundaries. *Documents that may be used for “Proof of Residency” include telephone bill, auto insurance ID card, lease agreement, power company bill (i.e., Niagara Mohawk), cable TV or other service type bill, homeowner’s insurance policy, recently issued NYS motor vehicle license.
How do I submit the required documents?
Documents can be submitted in either of the following ways:
- By Mail: 25 Duplainville Road, Saratoga Springs NY 12866
- Email: routing@saratogaschools.org
- In-person at our offices
Our responsibilities after you submit your application
- Verify residency.
- Determine whether the non-public school in which transportation is being requested is within state-mandated mileage guidelines. Parents/guardians will be notified if the non-public school does not meet mileage eligibility requirements.
What happens if applications are received after April 1?
Transportation will only be provided if space is available on an already scheduled bus to the school being requested. No applications will be considered if a bus is not already transporting students to that school.
School Enrollment Acceptance
You must submit an application by April 1, even if you have not received acceptance from the school in which your child(ren) applied. The application can be withdrawn at anytime after April 1 if enrollment is declined. Please remind others you know of this requirement.
What happens if I move into the school district after April 1?
Your change of address after May 15 will be considered as a late request, and transportation may not be available.