Bus service is provided to:

• Barberton Head Start children (ages 3, 4 & 5) that live more than two miles from their school. 
• Kindergarten through eighth grade students that live more than two miles from their schools.
• Non-public Kindergarten through eighth grade children attending St. Augustine and St. Francis deSales schools that live more than two miles from their school.
• Transportation service is not provided for students in grades 9-12.

Safety Rules – Riding the Bus – Conduct on the Bus:

• The school bus is an extension of the classroom and conduct should be similar.The bus driver is in charge. 
• Students will be seated as directed by the driver and may be assigned seat.
• Students need to be seated quickly upon entering the bus.
• Students are expected to sit three in a seat, when needed.
• Do not get out of your seat while the bus is moving. You may only switch seats with permission of the driver.
• Only bring items aboard the bus you can hold in your lap.
• Items not allowed in school are not allowed on the bus. This includes skateboards and roller blades.
• Keep the bus aisles and emergency exits clear at all times.
• No foul or inappropriate language is allowed.
• Yelling, loud voices or horseplay is not permitted on the bus.
• Eating or drinking on the bus is not permitted.
• Help keep the bus clean. Put all trash in the trash can.
• You must get on and off at your designated bus stop.

Note: Parents of students doing damage to a school bus may be billed for the repair costs.