Transportation

The Carlynton School District is permitted by law to equip school buses and vehicles with audio and/or video recording equipment. The School Board
authorizes the use of such equipment for school discipline and security purposes. A written notice stating that students may be audio/video recorded are clearly posted on each school bus or school vehicle that is furnished with audio/video recording equipment.

Courteous behavior on the school bus is a matter of safety. Inappropriate action by just one student can jeopardize everyone’s safety. Carlynton has a ladder of discipline for bus behavior offenses that can be found in the Student Handbook/Code of Conduct. Repeated or serious offenses may result in revocation of transportation privileges.

The following points are provided to enhance safety and operations:

• Be at the assigned bus stop 10 minutes ahead of schedule.
• No playing or standing in the street at the bus stop.
• Board and depart in an orderly manner.
• Always cross 15 feet in front of the bus. Cross only when red lights are flashing and traffic is stopped.
• Remain visible to the bus driver at all times.
• Stay in assigned seats.
• Keep all parts of the body inside the bus with feet on the floor.
• Observe classroom conduct.
• Talk quietly. Be polite. No abusive or inappropriate language.
• Consuming food is not permitted on school buses.
• Animals are not permitted on school buses.
• Keep the bus clean. Do not tamper with equipment.
• Cooperate with your driver.
• Follow all rules posted in every school bus.
• If you miss your stop, notify the driver; do not try to get off at the next stop.

The District will comply with the provisions of Act 372 of 1972 that established the requirements for the public school systems to transport non-public school students. Parents of resident, non-public school students who require transportation services must submit an Act 372 form to the Transportation Department annually. Non-public school transportation will be provided only to state-certified, non-profit, private schools that provide evidence of such certification to the District. Non-public students residing outside the District are not permitted to ride District-operated buses.

Carlynton School District Request for Transportation - ACT 372 Form

Students who wish to drive to school can register for driving/parking privileges by purchasing a parking tag at the Junior/Senior High School in August. In order to register, students must bring all required documents, including the Carlynton parking application with parent/guardian signature. Students must submit their driver’s license and the owner’s card for each vehicle to be registered. The total cost for the registration and parking permit is $25. Cash and checks are accepted, with checks made payable to Carlynton School District. Students who owe a financial obligation to the district will not be permitted to purchase a parking permit until these financial obligations are met. Students who have unserved detentions remaining from the previous school year will not be permitted to purchase a parking permit until all detentions are served. Student drivers may enter the campus from either Baldwin Road or Kings Highway and should proceed directly to the student parking lot. Students are permitted
to park in spaces toward the exit. Students may enter the building through the main entrance or the music entrance. Students who arrive after 7:30 a.m. must enter through the main entrance. For the safety of students and staff, the speed limit on campus is 15 mph.

Student drivers who are tardy to school five (5) or more times during a semester may have their driving privileges revoked for the remainder of that semester. Additional tardiness to school may result in additional suspension and/or referral to the magistrate (based on cumulative minutes). Students must be in attendance for five (5) consecutive periods to participate in any school event. Please review the Junior/Senior High School Student/Parent Handbook for more information about student driving rules and fines.

Parking Passes will be administered at the Junior-Senior High School main office. Students wising to obtain a parking pass for the 2024-2025 school year should bring their completed paperwork, $25 cash or check and supporting documents below to the main office. 

Parking Rules and Regulations Parking Pass Consent Form Parking Permit Application 

The form below should be used when AM Pick-Up and PM Drop-Off addresses are different from the designated bus stop determined by the student's home address. 

Special Transportation Form