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NEW - SMART Tag™ Parent App

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DCSD launched the SMART Tag Parent App for iOS and Android devices on March 18th, which replaced the legacy web-based SMART Tag Parent Portal.

The SMART Tag Parent App has all of the information and features found on the Parent Portal, as well as a few new ones such as push notifications when your student(s) scans on/off their bus, customizable time frames for SMART Alerts, and more. 

Please review this document for more important information regarding the SMART Tag Parent App. Parent App Video

Please contact us using our Let's Talk feedback tool with any questions.

 

SMART Tag™ Bus Pass Information

 

  • Students who are eligible for transportation are required to scan their SMART tag bus pass on and off the bus each time they ride. Eligibility information can be found at the DCSD bus route information page
  • If you do not have a bus pass and are eligible for transportation services, passes can be requested at engaged.dcsdk12.org under the "Manage Transportation" link. If you do not see a link under your student's profile or need to request a replacement card reach out to us via Let's Talk
  • DO NOT PUNCH HOLES IN THE BUS PASS. You can place the bus pass in a clear plastic sleeve attached to a lanyard if needed. If a card is damaged or lost, a replacement bus pass can be requested at engaged.dcsdk12.org.  A $10.00 fee may be assessed for any bus passes issued in excess of 3 or more.  
  • Only students that are eligible for transportation can ride the bus. We are unable to accommodate one day bus passes for students to ride home with other students on the bus. 
  • Students who receive specialized transportation services do not need to request a SMART tag bus pass. Your student's card will be distributed to their bus driver directly.
  • Bus passes for general education students will be distributed to students by their bus driver after an application has been submitted at engaged.dcsdk12.org. Students may ride in the interim while waiting for their bus pass.
  • Transportation fees are approved by the Board of Education. Rides are $1.00 each way per student. These charges will be billed on a quarterly basis to your student's MySchoolBucks account. Students who receive specialized transportation services or qualify for the free or reduced lunch program will have their fees waived.

If you have questions or concerns, we welcome the opportunity to address them via the Let’s Talk feedback tool. Please click the icon below.
 

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BUS CANCELLATION SCHEDULE

  • For the 24-25 School Year, due to driver shortages we do anticipate there will be weekly bus cancellations. 
  • As soon as that is determined the schedule will be posted here.

BUS COST

  • Cost is $1.00 each way
  • Student(s) that qualifiy for free and reduced lunch there is no cost for the buses)

Bus Route Information

Generally, DCSD school bus service will be available to the following:

  • Elementary students who live approximately 1 mile or more from their assigned neighborhood school

  • Middle and high school students who live approximately 2 miles or more from their assigned neighborhood school

  • All eligible students with special needs, as well as homeless and foster children, and other eligible students as required by law

  • Students that are open enrolled are not eligible for bus services. See Board Policy EEAA 

  • Click here to read about prohibited items on buses

General education students who are eligible will have a transportation link available at engaged.dcsdk12.org  to request a new bus pass and make your transportation fee choice for the 22/23 school year. If you do not have this link, you may not be eligible for transportation. Please reach out to us to verify this information.

If you have any questions regarding DCSD bus transportation, please submit them through Let's Talk.

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