An unassigned seat, previously called a courtesy seat, is available when there is space on an existing bus route and a seat can be made available to students living outside the distance for eligible busing for their school catchment. Families who are already eligible for busing do not need to submit an unassigned seating request.
It is important that families understand the following guidelines for unassigned seating:
- Unassigned seats are only given out after all eligible students are routed first (typically October).
- Students will be assigned to the closest stop in the eligible bus zone on an existing bus route with an existing stop location.
- The bus schedule and routing will not be altered to accommodate unassigned seat requests.
- The seat is provided with the understanding that the seat may be needed for new families to the community in the future who are eligible for transportation.
- The seat is only provided for the current school year, and seats must be requested annually.