Transportation

• We recommend adult supervision to and from your home and the bus stop.
• First Grade, Kindergarten and Preschool, adult supervision is required at the bus stop. At end-of-day drop off, unsupervised children will be returned to school and reported to the principal.
• Please be at the bus stop 10 minutes early. (example, arrive at 7:50 a.m. for 8 a.m. pick up.)
• If the bus is not on time, continue to wait for 10 minutes longer. (example: continue to wait until 8:10 a.m.)
• If the bus does not arrive within 10 minutes after pick up time, call First Student Bus Dispatch Office at (630) 406-0700. 
• For items left on bus, contact First Student Bus Dispatch Office at (630) 406-0700.
• For bus behavior, discipline, and issues with bullying, contact your school.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

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The D131 Transportation department works to provide safe, efficient and appropriate public transportation services for all eligible students. District 131 provides free transportation to and from school for resident students who live a distance of 1.5 miles or more from their assigned schools. 

District 131 partners with First Student to implement the student transportation and will work together with them to address all concerns. The Transportation department is responsible for supervising, administering, investigating, and resolving issues with the District’s transportation company. Vehicles used by the District or any transportation contractor will meet all federal and state safety standards. Drivers will meet all required federal and state standards for licensing.

Bus schedules and routes are determined by the Transportation department in partnership with First Student, the District’s transportation company, and will be altered only with the approval and direction of the Transportation department. Safety hazards and population density will determine the number and placement of bus stops in a given area.