Last Chance: Bus Fees Due May 1

Tuesday, May 1 is the last day to submit registration to be guaranteed a seat on the school bus for the Needham Public Schools' 2012-13 academic year. The fee for the 2012-13 school year is $390 per student ( from the previous year). The full fee is due by May 1 with registration.

If application and payment are received after May 1, the fee increases to $440 for the first student and $370 for the second. There are no exceptions.

There is a family cap of $790 for families with three or more students requesting transportation. Families that are eligible for the family cap and register after May 1 will pay a cap of $840, which includes a late fee of $50 per family.

A wait list will be started once a bus has reached its capacity. Bus routes and stops are assigned only on data received by May 1.

The to students in kindergarten through sixth grade who live more than two miles from their assigned school. Parents can check their school and street for eligibility online at www.needham.k12.ma.us.

All other students may register for transportation, for a fee, on a space available basis if they are in grades 7-12, or are in grades K-6 and live 2 miles or less from their assigned school.

Each year, students are required to register and agree to the Bus Conduct Rules if they wish to ride the bus.

Registration forms can be found as a PDF at right or online at http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/transportation/.

For about bus fees and passes, call the Needham Public Schools Transportation Department at 781-455-0400 ext. 234.