Transportation
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Know the schedule of your child’s bus
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Receive push notifications related to your child’s bus schedule and any changes
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Get real-time information on the location of your child’s bus by creating your own alert zones with GeoAlerts
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To get connected, the transportation department will send an invitation directly from Stopfinder to the email addresses on file for the student's contacts. If you did not receive an invitation or need help, please send an email to communications@bloomfield.org.
Transportation Updates 23-24 School Year
Walk Zones
Bloomfield Hills Schools offers bus transportation for students who are residents in our district who attend our schools, with the exception of those within walk zones. Each of our schools has a walk zone - this is an area that is close to the school where transportation is not provided (typically 1.5 miles or less). Students with disabilities may have transportation services as part of their education plan, and the walk zone would not apply.
Crossing Guards
Each of our K-8 schools have a crossing guard present during arrival and dismissal times. Before the year begins, you will receive information from us with drop off and pick up instructions, which will include the location of the crossing guard.
Bus Routes
For students eligible for bus transportation, route and bus information will be visible in ParentPortal on September 1. In addition, you will also receive an email invitation directly from the Stopfinder app on September 1 to gain access to your account.
Hiring Bus Drivers and Mechanics!
Starting wage $19 plus benefits package offered. Paid training is available to earn all required endorsements.
Call 248.341.6292 for more information. Apply online or in person at the Transportation Office: 2780 Kensington Road in Bloomfield Hills.
About Transportation
The mission of the Bloomfield Hills Schools Transportation department is to transport children safely, in mechanically sound vehicles, to and from school and school activities, with compassion, caring, and courtesy in a safe environment.
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BHS has 59 buses that are excellently maintained by team of mechanics.
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Our fleet has passed the Michigan State Police Inspections with a 100% for the past 30 years!
We strive for everyone who rides the bus to feel safe and secure and enjoy their bus ride. Have a safe and happy school year!
Transportation Team
Main Department: 248.341.6290
Jane Mack
JMack@bloomfield.org
Manager
248.341.6295
Kathy Powers
kpowers@bloomfield.org
Dispatcher
248.341.6293
Sandy Lesniak
SLesniak@bloomfield.org
Secretary
248.341.6292
FAQs
- What other factors are involved in establishing where the school bus stops?
- What about the safety of my child getting to and from the bus stop? There are no sidewalks where we live and it's not very safe walking on the busy road we live on.
- Isn't the school district required to transport my child?
- My child is starting kindergarten. Will the bus pick my child up in front of my house?
- Is there a law about how far my child has to walk to the bus stop?
- Is there a specified distance that must exist between school bus stops?
- Is there a law stating that an adult riding on a school bus for monitoring purposes be seated at a specific location on the bus?
- My child spends over two hours a day just riding the bus to and from school. Is there a maximum riding time in the law?
- Can a student ride the bus to a friend's house?
- What are the walk zones for each school?