Transportation

The transportation department operates and maintains a fleet of twelve school buses and nine school vans. Both the buses and vans are used daily to transport students to and from school, both in Amherst and to outside placements. The department also provides transportation to athletic and cultural events, both locally and out of state.

We are not obligated by law to provide transportation for students who are not resident members of our districts or who live less than 1.5 miles from the schools.

Bus routes reverse in the afternoon to allow the majority of the riders to exit the bus as soon as possible, unless road conditions do not allow it. Routes accommodate road conditions, potential turnarounds, and underpasses in inclement weather.  Students are bused in their district within their school boundary.