How Bus Stops Are Decided
Bus stops are assigned to students based on the proximity of a student’s residence to a safe location that allows for walking and congregating while maintaining overall route efficiency. It is not possible to route buses and locate stops according to the sight lines from individual student residences. The district guarantees door-to-door transportation for kindergarten students only.
Based on our district transportation policy, students are expected to travel up to a certain distance to their bus stop, depending on grade level:
- Elementary – Up to 0.1 mile
- Middle school – Up to 0.2 mile
- High school – Up to 0.3 mile
Families are responsible for the safety of their students to and from the bus stop. Buses will only stop for pick-up or drop-off at assigned stops.
Bus Stop Change Requests
Families are provided with their child’s bus stop in August. Families who would like to request a change to their bus stop should start the process by completing the Niskayuna bus stop change request form.
The transportation department will evaluate the information and communicate a decision to the family within 10 business days.
Families who would like to appeal the transportation department decision may do so should submit the appeal request in writing to Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations Matt Leon (District Office, 1430 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY 123029 or mleon@niskyschools.org). Decisions on appeals will be provided in a timely manner.
Requests to change bus stops are generally decided on factors that include: compliance with policy, safety, consistency, ability of the bus to get to school in a timely manner.