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To: All SF Rural Route Families

Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year!  This letter should provide you with the information needed to help make sure your children arrive at their appropriate school and on time!  It goes without saying that this year will look a little different!  Not only are we having to deal with mitigation of a global pandemic, but we have increased the demands on bussing with the move of 5th graders to up to Sumner Fredericksburg Middle School.  Both of these items have led to some changes, delays in rolling out the bussing schedule as well as some changes to policy and procedures.  We are doing our best to be able to look ahead while still being flexible day to day.  

Transport Times:

Below this letter you will find the transportation schedule for your child(ren)’s route.  These initial times are approximate, especially the first week or so and we are asking that your child be ready at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled pick up time.  If there are any changes you will be notified as soon as we are able to.

CoVid Mitigation:

Part of riding on the bus and/or utilizing school transportation will be the requirement to wear face coverings. This includes a mask and/or a face shield.  The school will be providing each student with two (2) masks on the first day of school.  Because the student won't be getting their masks until they arrive at school, students will be given a disposable mask when they enter the bus, if they do not already have one, until they arrive at their building.  Face coverings for students are an expectation and dealt with as behavioral issues by the district.  Along with face coverings is the reduction in bussing capacity and an increase in sanitation practices.  Busses will be sanitized between each route and cleaned and sanitized weekly per CDC and IDPH guidelines.

Unfortunately, any changes to a students regular routine, such as having another student ride home with them, needs to be approved by the transportation director PRIOR to the day of.  This is due to the capacity constraints placed on school busses.

We are all asking that you be patient and flexible with these new changes as we work to help facilitate your student arriving safely at school! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at myerst@sfcougars.k12.ia.us or call the bus barn at 563-578-3243.

Thank you,

Trey Myers

Transportation Director

Sumner-Fredericksburg Community Schools

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