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Students are eligible for transportation if they are in Grades K - 5 and live at least 0.5 miles from school. Secondary students in Grades 6 - 12 who live at least 0.8 miles from school are eligible for transportation.

• Child-Sitter Authorization
  Transportation Request & Authorization Form
• Cancellation Form
  Child-Sitter Authorization
• Student Stop Release Without Adult Present

Child Sitter forms and Stop Release Authorizations will remain active year to year. If you need to change or cancel the Child-Sitter Authorization, please fill out a Cancellation Form and/or a new Child-Sitter Authorization.

If you need a paper copy of the above forms, please contact the Transportation Department at 607-757-2251.

2026-27 Non-Public Transportation Request Form – Requests need to be filed by April 1, 2026 and students need to be registered in-disrict to receive transportation.

If your student is not already registered, or you have had a recent address change, please contact the Registration Office at 607-757-3500 before filling out this form.

The Vestal CSD Transportation Department uses a parent/guardian app, Stopfinder, which lets families track their child’s school bus in real time. This is a free, secure, and easy-to-use app,with access limited to authorized users only. In addition to tracking, Stopfinder offers two-way communication, allowing parents to quickly connect with district transportation staff and receive instant notifications.

Please have your student arrive at the bus stop five (5) minutes prior to their scheduled pickup time.

For elementary-aged students, we ask that an authorized adult or older sibling are visible at drop-off. This is to ensure the safety of your child... Thank you!

• Rules for Riding the Bus
• Bus Safety Checklist for Parents & Students
• Safe Crossing Procedures
• NYS DMV Rules for Motorists
  Stop on Red!.. Kids Ahead