Patrick Fleming, Director

5400 E Railhead Ave, Flagstaff AZ 86004

(928) 527-2300 Fax: (928) 773-4178

Dispatch, Direct line: (928) 527-2304, (928) 527-2303

(use this line if you need to find out the location of a bus)

Dispatch: Extension 2 - Dispatch 

Dispatch is responsible for field trips and is in direct communication with bus drivers throughout the day. 

Small vehicle assignments, staff MVR submissions

Regular school day hours 5:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

Operations Manager: (928) 527-2302 Angeline Raab

White Fleet Training, new driver class scheduling

Routing Coordinator: (928) 527-2309 Mark Curtis

Routing is responsible for all timing and bus stop changes. For the 2023-2024 School year, route information will be sent to your email address on file with your child's school. To ensure that you receive this information timely, please log into your ParentVue account and confirm your email address.

SPED (Special Needs):  (928) 527-2306 - Kari Sherry

The SPED Router is responsible for answering all special needs questions, coordinating route set up, and attending IEP meetings. 

Student Discipline: (928) 527-2313 - John DeGraff Discipline handles driver referrals regarding student behavior on the school bus and works with school staff and administration to coordinate appropriate responses. School bus discipline reports and actions are entered into the Arizona state database.

Repair Shop: (928) 527-2310 -  Bryan Slaughter, Shop Foreman. The Repair shop is responsible for all repairs on FUSD school buses.  Regular school day hours 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Director: (928) 527-2301 - Patrick Fleming The Director is responsible for all aspects of Transportation.

Flagstaff Unified School District Bus Route Information

We are working to finalize routes - students who are eligible for transportation will receive their route information via email at the address that appears first in your student registration.

Beginning with the 2020-2021 School Year, parents are asked to select Yes or No to the Transportation request question in online registration. We will use this information to determine how many students are requesting transportation services and where the stop locations need to be. In addition, only families that have requested transportation services and are determined to be eligible will receive updated route and stop information sent to the email address on file in ParentVue.

FUSD Transportation provides transportation for eligible students. 

Typically, stops with "low volume" - meaning that there are only a few children at the stop - may be marked as "inactive" and service will be discontinued for that stop if no students are transported for three consecutive days. If your child is sick or will not be at their stop for three or more days please contact the Transportation Department to prevent discontinuation of service if your child is the only one - or there are few riders at their bus stop.

*Our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable ride for your children, and with your assistance in enforcing the following Bus Safely guidelines we can provide that safe and enjoyable atmosphere.

Walking to the Bus Stop:

• Practice good pedestrian behavior
• Walk on the sidewalk whenever possible, stay off the street
• When needing to cross, look left, then right, then both ways again

Ready and Waiting:

• Arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes early
• Parents be waiting at the bus stop 10 minutes before drop off time for younger students

Know the Danger Zones:

• The 10 giant step rule is a good measurement to remember the danger zone around the bus
• When near a bus, have the driver’s attention, never play near or around a school bus, after exiting, walk directly home

Load and Unload Safely:

• Always be on time
• Do not run to or from the bus
• Wait at least 10 ft from where the bus stops, wait for the bus to completely stop before approaching
• Your driver will tell you when to get on
• Walk up the steps, never push or shove
  • If you drop something in the danger zone, leave it and tell the driver!

Safe School Bus Riding:

• Sit facing the front, feet in front of you
• Keep the aisle clear at all times
• Always listen to and obey the bus driver the first time
• Take your seat promptly and sit properly, facing forward at all times
• Keep feet and belongings out of the aisle
• Keep head, arms, and all items inside the bus
• Do not throw anything in school bus or in or out bus windows
• Talk quietly, the driver must concentrate to drive the bus safely
• Save snacks for snack time at school or until you get home
• No fighting, shouting, or horseplay in or around the bus
• Always follow the driver’s instructions the first time

Note:
Skateboards, scooters, skates, and wheeled shoes are not allowed on the bus, please leave these items at home.

Remember Our Goal

* Is to provide a safe and enjoyable ride for our precious cargo, your children.

A complete version of FUSD Bus Safety Rules are available at fusd1.org

Thank You, FUSD Transportation

Bus Safety

The Transportation Department has adopted a Discipline Matrix which attempts to address the majority of offenses which may occur on a school bus.  

(Download and print with signature section: Bus Rules 2020-2021)

FUSD Bus Safety

For everyone's safety, students are expected to follow the school bus safety rules. Choosing to engage in unacceptable behavior will result in the denial of transportation privileges. Each student who rides the school bus is entitled to a safe, comfortable trip to and from school. Students must be respectful to the driver and all other riders. Misbehavior on a school bus is distracting to the driver and endangers all the passengers inside the bus and the traffic outside the bus. Parents will be contacted regarding unacceptable behavior.

Kindergarten Students: This notice is to remind you the F.U.S.D. Transportation Department has implemented a departmental policy that states: There must be a parent or responsible party designated in writing by the parent or guardian at the bus stop to meet the bus for all kindergarten students. Siblings or friends 1^st grade and above are acceptable escorts if the parent or guardian has made that designation in writing and provides the letter to the driver. If a responsible party is not at the bus stop, the student will be returned to the school. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience that this may cause. In cases where there are numerous incidents of having to return the student to the school, it may result in denial of student’s bus riding privilege for 5 days.

School Bus Rules: Good conduct is expected of all students while at the bus stop, school loading zone, and/or traveling to and from school or on school related activities. Bus riders are expected to be courteous and respectful to fellow students and the driver.

Student Seating / Passenger Behavior:

1.     The bus driver has complete charge of the bus. All passengers and non-passengers on the bus must comply with the driver’s instructions without delay. The driver has total discretion over all seat assignments.  

2.     Students shall give their full correct name, grade, and school when asked by the driver. False identification or refusal to fully identify oneself is an extremely serious violation and will result in loss of riding privilege. Passengers must follow rules contained in FUSD District Bus Rules.

3.     Students shall arrive at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time and line up in an orderly manner when they see the bus coming. Passengers who must cross the street shall cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus after the bus driver signals to do so - watch for traffic while crossing – do not run – do not cross behind the bus. (Students may inquire with the driver if there is a question regarding the correct departure time).

4.     Passengers shall approach the bus after the passenger loading door is completely open, board, go directly to their seat and sit down. (Passengers may make a request for a change in their assigned seat).

5.     Passengers shall immediately move over and share the seat without intimidating or discouraging by words or gestures any student from sitting in any seat. No saving seats.

6.     Riders shall not stand or change seats without the driver’s permission, shall remain seated “back to back” and “bottom to bottom”, with their legs facing the front of the bus.  All parts of their body and carried on items shall be clear of the aisle. Riders shall not sit backwards or on their knees or backpacks.

7.     Passengers shall not open windows or emergency exits, tamper with bus safety equipment (cameras, fire extinguishers, controls, etc.) unless directed to do so by driver.

8.     Passengers shall not place any part of their body out of school bus window or door except while exiting through the passenger loading door. Passengers shall not pass or receive any object through the bus window.

9.     Passengers will keep hands, backpacks, books and other objects to themselves and inside the bus.

10.   Passengers shall maintain direct control of any object carried onto the school bus and not throw or cause any object to be propelled inside or out of the bus. All items brought on the bus must be in the students lap or on the floor at the student’s feet. No item shall occupy seating if space is needed for a passenger. No item will be in the aisle or obstruct exit. No item may jeopardize the safety of any passenger, including the one boarding with the item. The driver will consider the size and shape of the item in determining if an item is safe. All athletic equipment (including all balls) must remain put away in a bag / pack.

11.   No food, drink, gum, seeds, etc. shall be consumed on the bus. Bottled water in clear plastic is allowed at the driver’s discretion.

12.   Passengers shall not use threatening, profane, vulgar, or rude language or gestures, NO Fighting, hitting, slapping, pushing, shoving, choking, or any inappropriate touching are unacceptable regardless of intent.

13.   Passengers shall use a classroom voice. Driver will determine if a passenger is too loud or distracting.

14.   Passengers shall remain in their seats until the bus comes to a complete stop and the door is opened.

15.   Students are to ride the bus from their assigned stop to school and from school to their assigned stop. 

16.   Skateboards, scooters, or wheel shoes are not allowed on any bus at any time.

17.   At the driver’s request, electronics must be put away. When listening to electronic devices earbuds must be worn and volume levels must be low enough to hear the drivers’ instruction. No external speakers are allowed. Failure to put electronics away may result in confiscation of electronic for the duration of the ride.

18.   The following items are allowed on the bus only if they are not taken out, seen, or used on the bus at any time:  Cologne● perfume● body spray● air freshener● incense● sanitizers● powders● any liquid or aerosol spray● metal cans or metal drink containers.  If the above items are seen or used, infraction may jump immediately to the level of 3^rd, 4^th, or 5^th offense under “Discipline Procedures”. 

19.   Passengers shall not carry, provide, or be in possession of any prohibited items including but not limited to:  Weapon possession or threat (real or simulated of any size or material) or any item used as a weapon ● Guns, real, simulated, or toy of any size or material ● Tobacco in any form and in any quantity ● Vapes/Juuls, or any device designed to deliver an atomized or vaporized chemical ● Any beverage containing alcohol ●Animals, insects or reptiles alive or dead. (Service dogs are allowed) ● Glass objects, any item containing or made of glass (except eyeglasses) ● Explosive devices, fireworks of any kind, poppers, noise makers, stink device ● Match(s), lighter, or any item being used as an igniter of any kind ● Laser pen or pointer of any type •Knife or blade of any size or type ● Inflated balloons of any material ● Any item made of latex due to allergies ● Any item which may become a distraction or an obstruction to the driver’s vision. Possession of any prohibited item may immediately jump to level 4^th or 5^th offense under “Discipline Procedures”.

*Bus Video Reports: Video and audio from all buses are routinely reviewed for training, safety, and or other inquires. During these reviews incidents may be discovered of which the driver was unaware. All incidents will be fully investigated in the same manner as reports generated by the driver.

Discipline Procedures

Depending upon the severity of the offense the normal disciplinary sequence is:

First Offense/Warning: Driver will discuss infraction with student. Student may be assigned to a particular seat for a period of time determined by the driver.  Parents may be notified.

Second Offense/First Report: Driver will discuss infraction with student and complete a "Bus Conduct Report" which is delivered to the Transportation Discipline Coordinator (DC) ASAP. DC and Transportation Director will discuss report, options, and possible consequences. Parents will be notified.

Third Offense/Second Report: Driver will discuss infraction with student and complete “Bus Conduct Report” which is delivered to DC ASAP. DC notifies Director of Transportation, school, and parents to discuss options and consequences. Student may be suspended from all FUSD Transportation Vehicles a minimum of 5 days.

Fourth Offense/Third Report: Bus Conduct Report is completed. DC notifies Director of Transportation, school, and parents. Student may be suspended from all FUSD Transportation Vehicles a minimum of 10 days. 

Fifth Offense/Fourth Report: Bus Conduct Report completed. DC confers with Director and informs parents. Student may be suspended from all FUSD Transportation Vehicles up to the remainder of the school year.

In addition to consequences given by Transportation, the school administrator always has the option to assign school consequences due to the school bus being an extension of the school the student attends.

A school bus suspension means that a student will be denied riding privileges on all FUSD transportation including to and from school, 

A student who rides or attempts to ride a school bus during a bus suspension will restart the suspension and have the number of days increased. The number of days will be determined by the Discipline Coordinator and/or the Director of Transportation.

Bus Video and Audio Equipment

All persons on or near a school bus are being video and audio recorded. The recordings are used for safety, training, disciplinary purposes, and or referral to law enforcement.

During these reviews incidents may be discovered of which the driver was unaware. All incidents will be fully investigated in the same manner as reports generated by a driver.

Examples of Serious Infractions:  Serious infractions may jump immediately to the level of third, fourth or fifth offense. These may include but are not limited to:  

• Refusing to follow directions
• Displaying a weapon
• Bullying
• Physical fighting
• Threats or intimidation toward driver, aide or other students
• Refusing to remain properly seated
• Destruction of property (personal or District)
• Disrespecting /distracting driver
• Inappropriate touching
• Horseplay
• Cruel teasing, put downs, profanity or rude gestures
• Sexual innuendoes or comments.
• Dispense of any liquid or aerosol spray / hand sanitizer.

Questions regarding student behavior/Discipline should be directed to: Student Discipline Department, 928-527-2313

(Download and print with signature section: Bus Rules 2020-2021)

This notice is to remind you the F.U.S.D. Transportation Department has implemented a departmental policy that states: There must be a parent or responsible party designated in writing by the parent or guardian at the bus stop to meet the bus for all kindergarten students. Siblings or friends 1st grade and above are acceptable escorts if the parent or guardian has made that designation in writing and provides the letter to the driver. If a responsible party is not at the bus stop, the student will be returned to the school. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience that this may cause. In cases where there are numerous incidents of having to return the student to the school, it may result in denial of student’s bus riding privilege for 5 days.

Kindergarten escort authorization (Download escort letter here)

Autorización de acompañante de guardería en español  

Bus Safety

(Download and print with signature section: Bus Rules)

For everyone's safety, students are expected to follow the school bus safety rules. Choosing to engage in unacceptable behavior will result in the denial of transportation privileges. Each student who rides the school bus is entitled to a safe, comfortable trip to and from school. Students must be respectful to the driver and all other riders. Misbehavior on a school bus is distracting to the driver and endangers all the passengers inside the bus and the traffic outside the bus. Parents will be contacted regarding unacceptable behavior.

Bus Video and Audio Equipment

All persons on or near a school bus are being video and audio recorded. The recordings are used for safety, training, disciplinary purposes, and or referral to law enforcement.  

School Bus Rules: Good conduct is expected of all students while at the bus stop, school loading zone, and or traveling to and from school or on school related activities. Bus riders are expected to be courteous and respectful to fellow students and the driver.

The Transportation Department's procedure is to have your child's driver hold onto anything found on the bus for three days before turning it over to the school. Students should first check with the school bus driver to determine if a lost item has been found on the bus and whether the driver still has the item or it has been turned it over to the school.

If your child has left something on the bus, please have them check with the driver the next time they board the bus. Radio communication with the drivers is limited to student transportation matters, i.e. transfers, lost students or emergency communications. Sorry, a missing jacket doesn't fall under "emergency communications", and we are prohibited from giving out a driver's personal phone number.