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CVUSD Transportation Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year is Now Open. 

Click Here to Download the 2024-2025 School Bus Application

The State of California determined that transportation for general education students is not a mandatory service related to the educational process. Districts offering general education busing options are not fully reimbursed for the cost of operating these routes; therefore, the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Union School District provides transportation services on a fee basis only. We provide home-to-school residence transportation for pupils in grades K-8 living outside the established self-transportation radius.  Students residing within pre-determined transportation areas may apply for busing; students eligible for Transportation Service will be assigned a bus route and a bus stop.  The ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Union School District offers transportation to the following school sites: Avocado, Blossom Valley, Flying Hills, Fuerte, Hillsdale, Jamacha, Los Coches Creek, Rios, Vista Grande, and WD Hall.

Transportation eligibility services are determined by the distance from a student's home to their school of residence.  The Transportation Department identifies the closest, appropriate pickup location between the school property and the pupil's home residence.  The distance will be measured by the shortest practical route on maintained public roadways or over existing pedestrian facilities capable of meeting the requirements.  

*All passes are issued by the Transportation Department.  If you are a current bus rider, your 2024-2025 application was mailed home; please complete and return the form to the Transportation Department for processing. If you are requesting service for the first time, you may apply for a 2024-2025 pass at the Transportation Department. Please complete and return the Bus Pass Application to the Transportation Department for review and approval.  Application forms are available on our website or at school sites offering General Education Transportation. All students eligible for Gen Ed Transportation service will be assigned to a specific bus.  For safety reasons, the CVUSD Transportation Department does not publish stop locations and times online; routing information will be shared during the application process.

2024-2025 BUS PASS PRICING 

New Bus Pass

Bus passes may be purchased anytime online through Parent Square or by mailing the Transportation Application along with payment to the Transportation Department, P.O. Box 1007, El Cajon CA 92022-1007.  If you wish to drop your application off in person, we encourage you to use our contactless drop box located outside the Transportation Lobby entrance.  New passes should be received at least 10 days before the desired start date for processing.  Students who do not have a valid bus pass and a ticket and bus pass will be denied transportation.  Please be prepared to provide alternate transportation for your student to and from school until a bus pass has been purchased, and the student is enrolled in the transportation program.

Bus Pass Renewal

Bus passes may be renewed anytime online through Parent Square or by mailing the Transportation Application along with payment to the Transportation Department, P.O. Box 1007, El Cajon CA 92022-1007.  If you wish to drop your application off in person, we encourage you to use our contactless drop box located outside the Transportation Lobby entrance.  Renewal passes should be received at least 10 days before the start of the semester. Students who do not have a valid bus pass and a ticket and bus pass will be denied transportation.  Please be prepared to provide alternate transportation for your student to and from school until a bus pass has been purchased, and the student is enrolled in the transportation program.

Family Discounts

Families purchasing passes for more than two students in the same family, for the same school year, can apply the following discounts:

• The first two students: Full-fare
• The third student: Half-fare
• The fourth student: Free

When purchasing more than one type of pass, the discount will be applied to the pass with the lowest cost.

Ticket Books

Tickets may be ordered by mail, purchased online, or in person at the Transportation Department or the school site. Currently, we accept payment through Parent Square, cash, checks, and money orders. If you purchase a book of tickets through the mail, your ticket book will be sent out with your student's driver for delivery. Due to safety concerns, we do not allow students who are not enrolled in the transportation program to ride the bus.  

Individual Tickets

For students who ride the bus occasionally (Students must be enrolled in the Transportation Program), individual tickets may be purchased at the school office or the Transportation Department for $2.00/each.  

Returned Checks

Returned checks must be replaced with cash or money orders.

Refunds

Refunds will be granted for bus passes only when a student leaves the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Union School District.  The request must be made in writing to the Transportation Office for review and approval.  Refunds will not be authorized for single tickets, ticket books, or for students who have lost transportation privileges due to conduct.

Prorated Bus Passes

CVUSD does not offer prorated bus passes for students wishing to add transportation mid-semester.  Parents/guardians have the option to purchase a full semester pass, or a book of 40 one-way ride tickets for $45.00.  For occasional riders, single-ride tickets can be purchased for $2.00 each. 

Reduced Fare Passes

To qualify for a Free or Reduced Pass, you must apply in person, show proof of eligibility, and complete the Free/Reduced Application. You must declare all income your household receives and present the following information (where applicable) for verification: 

Valid Proof of Income Sources are as follows:

• EARNINGS/WAGES/SALARY: 
  The two most recent pay stubs for every working adult showing gross salary and/or prior year tax return forms (1040 or 1040EZ)
• Letter from employer on company letterhead verifying two months' gross salary. 
• SOCIAL SECURITY/PENSIONS/RETIREMENT: 
  Social Security retirement benefit letter
  Statement of benefits received and/or pension award notice
• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION/DISABILITY OR WORKER'S COMPENSATION: 
  Notice of eligibility from the State Employment Security office 
  Copy of disability award letter
  Check stub  
• WELFARE PAYMENTS (AFDC, ADC, GA, CalWORKs):  
• Notice of Action or Statement
• CHILD SUPPORT/ALIMONY:  
  Court decree or agreement  
  Copies of checks received
• SELF EMPLOYED: 
  Profit & Loss Statement on company letterhead (most recent 2 months)   
  Income Tax Return and W-2s from the prior year
• All OTHER INCOME:  
  Any cash income received or withdrawn from investments, trust accounts, and/or other sources such as a bank savings or checking account.
• NO INCOME: 
  If you have no income, please provide a brief note explaining how you obtain food, clothing, and other household necessities.  

Office Hours

Applications will be accepted beginning July 29, 2024. 
Transportation Office Hours: 8:00a-4:00p

All questions regarding transportation may be answered by calling (619) 588-3177.