Transportation Registration
Transportation arrangements must be made for all students using district transportation each school year.
Important Deadlines
July 1, 2024: Registration availability begins for ALL students needing district transportation even if purchase is not necessary.
July 26, 2024: Deadline for transportation registration in order for the student to have transportation at the beginning of the Fall 2024-2025 academic year. Students may still be registered after this date, however they will not have transportation services available until September 30, 2024.
September 30, 2024: First day of eligibility for students registered after the July 26, 2024 cutoff date.
Transportation Registration is on a full-year basis only, and cannot be purchased by semester. Registrations will not be pro-rated after the deadline.
In-District Open Enrolled students: KG-4th Grade students open enrolled out of their boundary school but within the district are not eligible for transportation.
Out-of-district Open Enrolled students: Passes may be purchased for students open enrolled from outside of the Brandon Valley School District for $325 per student for a full year pass. In accordance with district policy, these students must be picked up and/or dropped off within BVSD district boundaries.
KG-12 students who reside less than 5 miles from their school of attendance: Transportation registration can be purchased for $175 per student, with a family maximum of $400 for the school year.
Students who reside 5 or more miles from their school of attendance: In accordance with state law, there is no fee for registration, however transportation must still be confirmed with the Transportation Department by calling 605-582-3514 or emailing bvsd.transportation@k12.sd.us.
Purchase Options
- Check/Exact Cash: BVSD Transportation Office located at 812 E Redwood Blvd, Brandon, SD 57005.
- Debit/Credit Card: BVSD District Web Store; Registration payments via debit/credit card are not available through the Transportation Office.
Ridership Expectations
It is critical that students and parents understand that district transportation is an extension of the school day; the same behavioral expectations that exist in the classroom and other district events apply on district transportation as well. The student handbook section for Transportation is linked below, but is most easily followed by simply following the Lynx Way traits:
Inappropriate or hazardous conduct on transportation can result in the temporary or permanent suspension of transportation privileges for the student(s) involved.
Bus Ridership Safety and Conduct
- When waiting for the bus, stay back away from the road until the bus has come to a complete stop before loading.
- Exercise classroom appropriate behavior while riding the bus.
- Stay in your seat at all times.
- Wait for the bus to stop completely before getting up from your seat.
- Follow instructions given by the driver.
- No food or beverages are allowed on district transportation vehicles.
- Students are recommended to be present at their assigned stop at least 5 minutes prior to the designated stop time to ensure the timeliness of the route. While stop times are provided, these can have minimal fluctuations due to outside factors such as traffic, construction and inclement weather.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work to deliver the best possible transportation experience for all BVSD students, families, and staff members.
Our Mission
We will prepare our students to be life long learners and productive citizens through a positive learning environment with the cooperation of students, educational staff, parents, guardians, and community.
Brandon Valley welcomes new families and students to its educational programs and wants to make each and every student feel at home when attending our schools.
The Lynx Way
The Brandon Valley School District utilizes our district-wide character program "The Lynx Way" to promote positive student behaviors and instill the fundamental traits we want in all students. Creating consistency and common language throughout our schools, supports positive behavior intervention systems, and promotes easier transitions between school buildings. We encourage all parents, guardians, and patrons to utilize the common language and engage with our kids on the importance of being respectful, responsible, safe, kind, and active learners.
Respectful - Responsible - Safe - Kind - Active Learners
#WEareBV - Go Lynx!
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