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
GVSD-Bussing-Pamphlet-2020-21
REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2020-21:
The Transportation on-line application process for 2020-21 has now closed for parents/guardians/school staff to apply themselves; however parents/guardians/school staff can still apply by emailing Transportation. In your email, please provide:
- Students Name(s)
- 2019-20 Attending school, and 2020-21 Attending school (please state if new to SD61)
- Home Address
- Type of service requested (regular program, special needs, or BC Transit pass)
2020-21 English Catchments will be in effect when applying for all new applicants.
PLEASE EMAIL ALL INQUIRIES TO THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
ELIGIBILITY:
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
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 LocatorÂ
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