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The following terms and conditions form part of this Charter Transportation BigWay contract.

  1. The Parent/Guardian acknowledges and agrees that the student must comply with the School Bus Safety Rules and School Bus Protocol while being transported to and from school whilst there shall be an end to end school bus tracking solution provided by Bigway.
  2. The Parent/Guardian/Student has read and agrees to abide by the School Bus Policy in the Student Handbook as well as in the Real-time school bus tracker in the form of mobile application as provided by Big Way.
  3. All Parents/Guardians shall read and sign the School Bus Agreement prior to receiving bus transportation.
  4. The Parent/Guardian is responsible for the conduct and safety of the student while waiting for and traveling to, from and at the bus stop or the front door pick-up.
  5. Big Way provides Parents/Guardians the ease to track and protect the child, but the same shall not be responsible for the student’s whereabouts more than 15 to 30 minutes post pick up and drop off time.
  6. The parent shall contact Big Way’s assigned team via app/telephone or email within a span of 15 to 30 minutes post pick up and drop off time, in order to inquire about the child’s location after him/her has been picked and dropped off. After the stated time duration Big Way shall not be responsible for the student’s location.
  7. The Parent/Guardian understands that no changes shall be made regarding specific pick-up/ drop-off locations and times without prior written request.
  8. The Parent/Guardian agrees that bus transportation will not be guaranteed if the completed Contract is not returned on or by [Insert Date]. The Parent/Guardian agrees that routes will be determined after all bus information has been received from all families. The exact pick up and drop off location can be tracked by Parents using the app installed on Parents’ phone.
  9. The Parent/Guardian promises to pay the annual fee referred to in this
  10. Bus transportation assignments shall not be transferable or assignable to any third
  11. If the Parent/Guardian permanently moves his/her residence after the beginning of the school year, and as a result the student no longer requires transportation services, or the student moves to another school and no longer requires transportation services, a prorated refund, less an administration fee of [insert amount] shall be made upon the receipt of the Parent/Guardian’s request in Requests must be made within 30 days of the last day of busing and prior to school opening dates. No refunds will be processed for cancellation requests received after Schools have opened.
  12. Parent/Guardian understands that the child is expected to follow all applicable laws regarding riding in a motor vehicle and is expected to follow the directions provided by the driver and/or other adult volunteers.
  13. Parents availing the transport services agree not to terminate their use of the service before the end of a three (2) month period from the commencement of the service or from the last payment made, whichever is This ensures continuity and operational efficiency for all parties involved.
  1. Parent/Guardian has read, understood, agreed and discussed with his/her child that:
    1. They will be traveling in a motor vehicle driven by an adult and they are to wear their safety-belt while traveling;
    2. They are expected to respect each other, the vehicles they ride in, and the people they travel with during the trip;
    3. Riding in a motor vehicle may result in personal injuries or death from wrecks, collisions or acts by riders, other drivers, or objects; and
    4. They are to remain in their seats and not be disruptive to the driver of the It is recognized that by participating in this activity, as with any activity involving motor vehicle transportation, my child may risk personal injury or permanent loss.
    5. Parents shall record the bus company name, phone number and bus run information in case of emergencies or lost items.
    6. Be respectful of private property at school bus stop
    7. Respect that service is scheduled and therefore buses will not wait for latecomers more than one minute after scheduled time.
    8. Not pursue the bus if the student misses it as it creates unsafe driving Transportation is provided at the Big Way-approved bus stop location. If the student is not at the bus stop at the designated pick-up time, it will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian to arrange transportation for the student to school.
    9. Have alternate arrangements for their children with regards to unplanned circumstances, such as a traffic delay/running late, occur as these are not emergencies but are items arising in daily life for which parents/guardians are accountable and responsible for their children to reach school timely.
    10. In the spirit of safety and cooperation, inform the school bus driver of any allergy or medical conditions which exist.
    11. Not attempt to request or negotiate special transportation arrangements with the bus company or bus driver directly, or school Understand that the student may not have the same bus driver consistently.
    12. Teach the student where to board and disembark and the route to travel between the stop location and home.
    13. Notify the school & Big Way immediately of change in address and/or change in emergency contact information.
    14. Notify the school & Big Way of any situation occurring at a stop or on the bus that may have impacted student safety. Be ready with date, time, bus information, location of the incident, details and witnesses.
    15. Accurately complete necessary transportation forms with all information requested by the deadline stipulated on the form.
    16. Review the related policies and procedures on the Big Way
    17. Recognize that student transportation is a privilege, not a right, which can be suspended or revoked if expectations are not met.
    18. Understand that the school bus is viewed as an extension of the classroom and student discipline falls under the responsibility of the principal, therefore, students are required to demonstrate the same conduct on the school bus as in the
    19. Cooperate with the school bus driver, Big Way and principal to ensure that the student conducts himself/herself in an appropriate manner on the school bus and take parental responsibility should the need arise if conduct is not appropriate.
    20. Pay for damages resulting from vandalism and/or willful damage to the school bus should the need arise. Remind students about respecting private and personal property when waiting at Big Way designated stop.
    21. Parent/Guardian hereby attests and verifies that they have been advised of the potential risks, that they have full knowledge of the risks involved in this activity, and that they assume any expenses that may be incurred in the event of an accident, illness, or other incapacity, regardless of whether they had authorized such As a condition for the transportation received, I, for myself, my child, my executors and assigns, further agree to release and forever discharge The (school district), its Board, the (school district) and their agents, officers, employees and volunteers from any claim that he/she might have myself or that I could bring on my child’s behalf with regard to any damages, demands or actions whatsoever, including those based on negligence, in any manner arising out of this transportation. I have read this entire waiver and permission form, fully understand it, and agree to be legally bound by its terms.