Contact Information:
| Transportation Manager: | Eric Fischer |
| Transportation Coordinator: | Janis Walker |
| Email: | transportation@sd61.bc.ca |
Documents:
BC Transit Info
Regular Program bussing info
Special Needs bussing info
Inclement weather info
Transportation Info – Guidelines-2021-22
Covid Plan Sept 2020
REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2021-22:
The 2021-22 Transportation on-line application form will be available via a link on this webpage during the following dates only:
- Regular Program Bussing/BC Transit – February 16 to March 11 (closes at 3:00 pm)
Please click onto this link for the Regular Program/BC Transit Transportation application form - Special Needs Bussing/BC Transit – March 12 (opens at 9:00 am) to April 9 (closes at 3:00 pm)
- SJ Burnside – September (specific days TBA)
IF YOU ARE A NEW APPLICANT, SEE BELOW FOR ELIGIBILITY BEFORE APPLYING DURING ABOVE DATES, OR CONTACT TRANSPORTATION WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
New students moving into SD61/English catchment after the above dates can apply late, but will need to contact Transportation.
PLEASE EMAIL ALL INQUIRIES TO THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2020-21:
You can still apply for Transportation for the 2020-21 school year by contacting Transportation via email. Please supply your home address, students name, school, and the type of service requested (regular program, special needs, or BC Transit pass).
ELIGIBILITY FOR NEW APPLICANTS:
REGULAR TRANSPORTATION
- Students must be attending their English catchment school and;
- Students must live beyond the School District walk limits:
- 4 km for elementary school
- 4.8 km for middle and high schools
- Students eligible for City of Victoria free BC Transit are not eligible for SD61 BC Transit passes
SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION
- New applicants must be attending their English catchment school and;
- Students must be designated with an IEP detailing a permanent physical or cognitive disability that necessitates the need for transportation.
To check your English catchment school: use School Locator
OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE, SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR OUR STUDENTS AT NO COST TO FAMILIES
Transportation Calendar
- Non Instructional Days
- Early Dismissals for Bussing
- Statutory Holidays/Winter and Spring breaks