If you've driven by Kildeer recently, you've probably been wondering what's going on! A significant improvement is underway to our grounds and parking lot. The new lot will allow for additional parking, and also improve our bussing and parent drop-off/pick-up lane. All busses will now have a permanent spot to the North and rear of the building (old parent pick-up and drop-off area) to ease our arrival and dismissal procedures. The parent drop-off and pick-up lane will be at the front of the building and will accommodate additional cars, while maintaining a separate area away from busses for student safety. The school grounds are being remedied to provide us with as much usable field space as we had previously.
Anticipate delays the first couple of weeks as we tweak our new procedures for the most efficiency. We sincerely appreciate your patience!
KEY: Busses, Parent Pick-up/Drop-off Lane
Transportation Notice
The Parent/Student Handbook language related to students riding busses other than their assigned bus will be enforced beginning the coming 2013-14 school year. As it states in the handbook, please note that "Riding an unassigned bus for birthday parties, scouts, carpools/play dates, etc., is not considered appropriate use of transportation resources." Riding a bus other than their assigned bus is for emergencies only, and must be approved by the principal.
This has been the Handbook language for sometime and is enforced in our neighboring District 96 elementary schools. Our parking lot, and specifically concerns related to the parent drop-off/pick-up lane, prohibited us from enforcing this to the fullest extent. The aforementioned parking lot improvements will resolve previous complications. Please know that only under very special circumstances constituting an emergency will students be allowed to ride another bus, and you must seek approval by way of phone. Email requests will not be considered.
