IMPORTANT PARENT PORTAL, TRANSPORTATION AND SCHOOL MEALS INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION UPDATES

1. Most stops will be changing District Wide and we will be implementing neighborhood stops beginning September 2022.
2. New Duty of Care Dismissal Practices being implemented September 2022 pertaining to authorization to release students from school/bus. Must list all "designated contacts" for bus dismissal authorizations as a School/Bus Pick Up Contact in the Parent Portal. Authorization changes to release protocol are listed below. To update "designated contacts" complete revisions in the Back to School Portal.
• K-2: Required to have a parent/guardian or designated contact present (at the bus stop or school) to authorize dismissal from school or off the bus.
• 3-5: Required to have a parent/guardian or designated contact person (at the bus stop or school) to authorize dismissal from school or off the bus OR a complete waiver (release without a parent/guardian present). Formal Release Waiver Form will be available on 8/15 to authorize release from the school or off the bus.
• 6-8: Authorized to dismiss off the bus without a parent/guardian or designated contact present, unless otherwise notified in writing (opt in).
3. View the Transportation "Deep Dive" Video Presentation.
4. Visit the Important Transportation Information webpage for additional updates.

SCHOOL MEALS AND FREE & REDUCED PROGRAM UPDATES

1. The government is no longer providing free meals to all students; you must participate in the Free & Reduced program.
• New applications must be submitted every year in order to qualify.
• "Reduced" category is being treated as free for this school year.
• Whether you believe you will qualify or not, please complete the Free & Reduced Application, as the government may use this data for other funding purposes, as well as other additional benefits, such as assistance with student device protection plans and summer P-EBT benefits.