Transportation Forms & Policies

Purpose

Student ID badges and bus passes are essential for:

• Student identification

• Campus security

• Access to the district's school bus transportation system

All students must have a valid ID badge in their possession while on school property.

Procedures for Lost Student ID Badges or Bus Passes

If a student loses their ID badge or bus pass:

1. Report the loss
   The student or guardian must report the loss to the school’s front office within 24 hours of noticing the badge is missing.

2. Verification
   The school office will verify the loss by contacting the parent or guardian.

3. Replacement request
   The school will enter the request into the automated Student Badge Replacement system.

4. If the lost badge is found later

   • The old badge must be turned in to the front office.

   • It will not work with the Transfinder bus system after deactivation.

5. Replacement cost

   • A $10 fee will be charged per replacement.

   • Payment options include cash, check, credit card, or an emailed payment link.

6. Timing

   • The new badge is typically ready in 3–5 business days and can be picked up from the school’s front office.

7. Frequent replacements

   • If a student requests five or more replacements, the school administration may schedule a meeting with the parent or guardian to discuss the issue.

Exceptions and Financial Hardships

• Fee Waivers
  Students participating in the following programs are exempt from the $10 fee:

  • Free and Reduced Lunch Program

  • McKinney-Vento Program

  If your child qualifies, please notify the school office when payment is requested.

• IEP or 504 Students

  • Students with an IEP or 504 plan are not exempt from the replacement fee.

• Financial hardship

  • Families who cannot afford the replacement cost may submit a written fee waiver request to the school principal or a designated administrator.

Student and Parent Responsibilities

• Students are responsible for the safekeeping of their ID badge or bus pass.

• The ID badge must be in the student’s possession at all times on school property.

• Failure to follow this policy may result in limited access to:

  • School facilities

  • School transportation

  • Other school resources

All students enrolled in district or charter schools are issued Student ID cards. These IDs serve multiple purposes:

• Primary use: Scanning for school bus transportation, to enhance safety, accountability, and track usage.

• Additional uses:

  • Field trips and activity buses

  • City Transit pass access

ID Requirements on Buses

• All students must carry their Student ID when riding the bus.

• Middle School and High School students are required to wear their Student ID at all times, both on the bus and at school.

Misplaced Student IDs

When Riding the Bus:

• If a student forgets or loses their ID:

  • They will be reminded to locate it or request a new one at the school office.

• Second offense (morning ride):

  • The student may ride the bus to school.

  • The school will call the parent or guardian.

  • A behavior write-up will be issued.

• Second offense (afternoon ride):

  • The student will not be allowed to ride the bus home.

  • They must go to the office to call their parent or guardian for pickup.

  • Proof of a replacement request may allow them to board.

Replacing Student IDs

Student Responsibilities:

• Students must:

  • Request a replacement from the school office.

  • Complete any required paperwork.

  • Pay the applicable replacement fee.

Replacement Fees:

• If the ID is defective and shows no deliberate damage, it will be replaced free of charge.

• Fee structure:

  • Elementary and Middle School: $5.00

  • Durango High School: $10.00

• Fees are collected at the time the replacement is ordered.

• Replacement IDs will be issued to students once created.

ID Distribution and Use by Grade Level

Middle and High School Students:

• Will receive their ID directly from their school.

• IDs will include:

  • School logo

  • Student name

  • Student photograph

• No other personal information will appear on the card.

• Regular bus riders must scan their ID when boarding and exiting the bus daily.

• Other students must retain their ID for use on activity buses.

Elementary School Students:

• All students receive an ID with:

  • Student photo

  • Full name

  • District logo (no school-specific designation)

• IDs are designed to attach to a backpack or be worn in a secure location to prevent loss.

• If a family opts out of using a student photo due to privacy policies, the ID will feature only the district logo.