The Transportation Department is responsible for the transportation of students to all Rio Rancho Public schools. You can reach us at our new location in the District Office Annex building: 338-0078 Ext. 100 (see map at right).

 

JOB FAIR: Looking for Bus Drivers and Attendants!

When? This Tuesday, May 26th from 9am to noon Rio Rancho Public School’s Department of Student Transportation is holding a job fair.
Where? The job fair will be held at the Rio Rancho High School Cafeteria.
What? We will be taking applications and answering questions of potential applicants. We are looking for experienced and qualified bus drivers and bus attendants to apply for new positions which will be available as a result of the district assuming all student transportation services for the coming school year.

 

From the Executive Director, Jeff Bronstein:

We are looking to fill over 100 positions and are confident that the fair will generate a pool of qualified candidates to fully staff our operation. We expect that many of the applicants will be drivers who have been driving our students for many years, and others who might have been driving in other school districts. Applications for bus driver and bus attendant positions can also be made here.

We hope to have all positions filled in June and the first day of work for all applicants will be August 11, 2009.

 

FIND YOUR BUS!

This online service will tell you what school your child(ren) will attend! All you do is enter the grade and your address and it will tell you if your child walks or rides to school, and what school your child should attend. NOTE: Specific information about bus stops can be obtained directly from the school.

Important Parent Information:

• NEW School Bell Schedules: VIEW THE 2008-09 SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE!
• View a complete, printable district map for the 2008-09 school year.
• INCLEMENT WEATHER SCHEDULE
• Boundary Information

Start of School Information:

NEW Middle School (09-10): Details here!

Registration for 2008-09 school year

Bus Route Changes

Getting to School Safely!

SAFE Schools Before and After School Program

 

Required Immunizations (Be sure to visit the Health Services page as well)

 

Boundary Maps (2008-09):
Choose the map you wish to see below (pdf) to find out where your children will attend school, or use our new VersaTrans Service.

 

These maps are in PDF format; be sure you have the free Reader updated!

• All Elementary Schools
• Individual Elementary Schools: CDN | CAE | EHE | ESE | MLK | MCE | PDS | RRE | SVE | VGE
• All Middle Schools
• Individual Middle Schools: ERMS | LMS | MVMS
• High School Boundaries

 

Boundary Information:

1. Middle School Boundaries for 2009-10 school year explained....
2. View a complete, printable district map for the 2008-09 school year

 

 

 

 

Meet the folks who keep this district rolling!

 

Jeff Bronstein
Executive Director, Transportation Department

 

Amy Sanderville
Secretary to Executive Director of Transportation
Email: asanderville@rrdo.rrps.k12.nm.us
Phone: 505-338-0078 Ext. 100

 

Becky Stewart
Assistant Director of
Student Transportation

 

Don Martin
Transportation Specialist

 

Greg Polanco
Computer Specialist

 

Patrice Calderon
Clerk

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What kind of transportation services does RRPS provide?
2. How do I know which school my child(ren) will go to?
3. What are the WALK boundaries?
4. Who provides the bus service?
5. What happens with INCLEMENT WEATHER?
6. What are the Driver Requirements?
7. What are the "Danger Zones" around a bus?
8. What can I do to keep my child safe around the bus?

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WHAT KIND OF TRANSPORTAION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED?

The following lists the broad range of RRPS transportation services:

• To & from school daily
• Mid-day transportation - Preschool and 3 & 4 year old programs
• Alternative school transportation for Rio Rancho Cyber Academy and Independence High School
• Special needs transportation - including wheelchair equipment
• Summer transportation to Extended School Year (ESY) Programs (which last year transported approximately 100 students to two different schools)
• Activity transportation - field trips, athletics, and other extra-curricular activities.
• Different bell schedules - high school, middle school (three elementaries and the preschool on a middle school bell time) and elementary school bell times.
• Special attendance times for students receiving modified (IEP) transportation. These bell times may be APS bell times.
• Deviations - accommodate requests for late arrivals, early dismissals, Wednesday schedules, no school, and Mother Nature (inclement weather and other emergencies that may arise).
  

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HOW DO I KNOW WHICH SCHOOL MY CHILD(REN) WILL GO TO?

Our new online service (VersaTrans) will tell you which school your child goes to. For specific bus stop information, please contact the school itself.
Click here to use this service.... Transferring to our district or to a different school? Complete and submit this form...(pdf)

WHAT ARE THE WALK BOUNDARIES?

Students within their school's walk boundary are not eligible for bus services. Here is specific boundary information:

• Elementary School students: the walk boundary is 1 mile around the school
• Middle School students: the walk boundary is 1.5 miles around the school
• Mid High and High School students: the walk boundary is 2 miles around the school

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WHO PROVIDES THE BUS SERVICE?

The RRPS District contracts To-and-From school bus transportation from Durham School Services. We also use DSS for school bus activity transportation.

At this time, RRPS is in the process of assuming all transportation services; read the details here.

 

WHAT HAPPENS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER?
For information regarding inclement weather, visit this page for specific school schedules.

 

WHAT ARE DRIVER REQUIREMENTS?
School Bus Driver Certification requirements include:

1. A current, physical Commercial Driver's License (CDL) which requires the passing of 4 state motor vehicle tests on Airbrakes, General Knowledge, Passengers, and School Buses. This is required to begin training. 
2. 42 hours of pre-service training which includes:
• 22 hours of classroom instruction
• 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
• 2 hours of observation time
• 6 hours of a First Aid class to include CPR
• 6 hours of a Defensive Driving Course
  + Plus
• 16 hours of in-service time in the classroom and/or behind-the-wheel instruction under the supervision of an approved school bus driver instructor each year.
3. New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division Check Of The Applicant's Driving Record
4. A Criminal Background Check (Local and FBI checks, which includes finger-printing)
5. Pre-Employment Drug And Alcohol Test And Subject To Random Testing Annually

 

WHAT ARE THE DANGER ZONES?

A DANGER ZONE is the area around the school bus - 10 feet in front, 10 feet behind, and 10 feet on either side of the bus. The most dangerous zone is the wheel base area and around the immediate front and back of the bus.

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KEEPING YOUR CHILD SAFE ON THE BUS

• Be at your bus stop 5 minutes prior.
• Stay away from the road.
• Never run to or from the bus.
• Don't push or shove. Use the handrail.
• Stay in your seat. Don't yell or shout.
• Don't throw things while on the bus.
• Always obey the driver. Be a good passenger.
• Get off the bus carefully. Wait for the driver's signal before crossing.
• Stay away from the DANGER ZONE. Always cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus.
• Never crawl under a school bus. If you drop something on the ground don't try to pick it up. Tell the bus driver.
• No Profanity, smoking, or fighting.
• Keep the bus clean, do not eat or drink on the bus.
• School buses shall be loaded or unloaded at established school bus stops only, unless an emergency dictates otherwise. Students shall load or unload only at their assigned bus stop.

 

RRPS is beginning its move towards school-owned and operated bus system...read details here!