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The Heart of Geronimo

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Transportation

Transportation

Transportation Director - Brittany Johnson
Email: brittany.johnson@nisd.us
Phone: 830-401-5575

Bus Service

Three young girls in purple shirts smile for the camera on a school bus.

School bus transportation is available to all students living two or more miles from school, and service is provided at no cost to students. Bus routes and stops will be designated annually, and subject to change based on operational needs. Please be advised that we do have a small number of buses in our fleet that do not have A/C. Students are allowed and encouraged to bring a water bottle, and windows are to be down during the ride to help with circulation. We are in the process of looking into options to upgrade the fleet to add more buses with A/C in the future.

For the safety of the driver and all passengers, students must board buses or other vehicles only at their designated stops, and drivers must unload passengers only at their designated stops. 

The district has identified the following areas where hazardous conditions exist for students who live within two miles of the campus: State Hwy. 123. Students in these areas might encounter hazardous conditions when traveling to and from school independently, the district will provide transportation to these students. Please contact The Transportation Director for additional information.

  • Students may only ride their assigned bus assigned. Students may not ride another bus home/to school with a friend/family member. 
  • Students may only get on and off at their designated location.
  • Students must use their student ID (Junior High & High School Students) or bus tag (Elementary & Intermediate Students) to enter and exit the bus. 
  • Students are expected to assist district staff in ensuring that buses and other district vehicles remain in good condition and that transportation is provided safely. When riding in district vehicles, including buses, students are held to behavioral standards established in this handbook and the Student Code of Conduct.
  • The Transportation Department continually works to consolidate stops where locations permit improved efficiency. Please check your Parent Portal for the most up-to-date information about your child(rens) bus route. 
    • This information will be updated and released for the 2024-2025 school year a few days before  school starts.

How to Register For Transportation Services

Navarro ISD utilizes the Transact Routing system which has two components; the Parent Portal and the BusQuest App. Families must first create a Parent Portal account before accessing the BusQuest App. Please click on the user guide below for more details.  

Please note that your child(ren) must already be registered to attend school at Navarro ISD before you will be able to complete your account setup. Once registered at the campus it will take 24 hours before the information updates with the transportation department. 

Transact Set Up/Registration

  • Navarro ISD families must login to the Transact Parent Portal and request services for their child(ren) each year during the registration process. 
    • Families with multiple children must request services for each child individually. 
  • During the TransAct registration process it will ask you to select if your child(ren) will need transportation in the morning, afternoon, or both. Please choose accordingly.
  • The email address and cell phone number listed on the Transact Parent Portal account is how notifications from the Transportation Department are sent out (Examples: in the event of a mechanical delay, etc... ). Please make sure you list the email and number you check regularly in these steps.

Transact Parent Portal & BusQuest App Set Up Guide

 

Click Here to Register Your Child(ren) in Transact Parent Portal

 

 

 

 

BusQuest App

The BusQuest app is available for download through your mobile device store. Follow the prompts to create your account and select your child(ren). Once this is complete you will be able to monitor your child's bus and receive notifications once it is in your area. Below is a picture for reference of what you are looking for in your mobile device store.

A yellow school bus drives past a house.

Bus Rules

  • Students will only be able to ride their assigned bus.
    • Students will only be allowed to get on and off at their designated stop
  • Students must use their student ID (Junior High & High School Students) or bus tag (Elementary & Intermediate Students) to enter and exit the bus. 
  • Students are expected to wear seat belts correctly, if the bus is equipped
  • Follow directions given by the driver.
  • Be at your assigned stop 5 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
  • Remain seated, facing front and feet on the floor.
  • No yelling or screaming.
  • No eating or chewing gum. Water only is permitted.
  • Do not damage or mark on any portion of the bus for any reason. Financial responsibility for any intentional damage to a school bus caused by a student, will be assumed by the student.
  • Do not tamper with the bus equipment.
  • No fighting, pushing or bullying of any kind will be tolerated.
  • Keep head, hands, arms and feet inside the bus at all times.
  • NO obscene language or gestures. NO gang signs.
  • Do not throw items inside the bus or out the windows.
  • Do not bring animals onto the bus.
  • Do NOT bring flammable materials onto the bus.
  • Do NOT spray perfume or cologne of ANY kind while you are on the bus.
  • Do not smoke on the bus.
  • Keep your hands to yourself at all times.
  • The driver is responsible for assigning seats
  • Appropriate use of electronics such as cell phones or hand held games is permitted with the understanding that they will not be used to create a disturbance or distract the bus driver in any way.
  • Navarro takes a very serious stance on NO weapons at school. Bringing anything that IS or LOOKS LIKE a weapon onto the school bus can result in a suspension from Transportation services.
  • No sports equipment or large band instruments

Safety

The safety record of buses and drivers is outstanding in the Navarro School District. The school bus drivers undergo an extensive training program prior to getting behind the wheel of a school bus and refresher training every year. This training helps to ensure that riding a school bus is the safest way to get to school. 

Laws for drivers sharing the road with school buses

  • Follow school buses at a safe distance, keeping in mind that they make frequent stops.
  • Stay alert for children around buses and remember that they may not always look for vehicles before crossing the street.
  • Always stop for flashing red lights or a stop sign on a school bus regardless of which direction you’re headed, unless the bus is on the opposite roadway of a divided highway. Continue once the bus has moved, the flashing lights stop flashing, or the bus driver signals it’s okay to pass.
  • Violations can lead to a fine of up to $1,250 for a first offense.

 

A diagram illustrating when to stop for a school bus in different road conditions, including two-lane roads, multi-lane roads, and divided highways.