Decorah Community School District is committed to providing safe, reliable transportation to and from school for students living in the Decorah District.
Eligibility
District Busing:
Bus transportation is provided for all students throughout the Decorah School District. According to state law, a school bus may not travel further than district boundary lines to pick up students.
Before and After School Bus Information:
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- Closed to Traffic:
- Vernon & Winnebago Street (by Carrie Lee and the Middle School) will be closed to traffic from 7:35 to 8:00 a.m. AND from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. to alleviate congestion while students are being dropped off, picked up, and to change buses.
- All students will be allowed time to get to their bus.
- Bus duty supervision will be assigned at Carrie Lee and Decorah Middle School.
- After school, buses will be parked in front of Carrie Lee Elementary.
- John Cline Elementary students will arrive by bus to Carrie Lee Elementary shortly after 3:00 pm.
- Students will move (if needed) to the bus they ride home on.
- Carrie Lee Elementary and Decorah Middle School students dismiss at 3:05 pm.
- Buses depart between 3:15 and 3:20 pm.
- You may access a map HERE of where each bus parks.
- Driver Information and Routes can be found HERE.
- Closed to Traffic:
Town Shuttle Bus:
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- The regular in-town route stops are for grades K-8 only.
- Shuttle Bus Numbers may be found HERE.
- If your child has special transportation needs, then exceptions may be arranged; please contact your child’s building principal.
After School pick up information:
- John Cline Elementary:
- Beginning at 3:05 p.m., students may be picked up at the East end of the building near the grassy area.
- Please stay in line and do not get out of your car when in the pickup lane.
- Carrie Lee Elementary:
- Beginning at 3:05 p.m., students may be picked up on River Street.
- Decorah Middle School:
- Beginning at 3:05 p.m., students may be picked up on Jefferson or Court Street behind the school.
Bus Rules:
- The bus driver may assign seats.
- Be courteous.
- No profanity.
- Do not eat or drink on the bus; keep the bus clean.
- Violence is prohibited.
- Remain seated at all times.
- Keep your hands and head inside the bus.
- Do not destroy property.
- For your own safety, do not distract the driver through misbehavior.
- Parents: Please encourage your child(ren) to report problems immediately to the bus driver, their teacher, principal, or to you.
Rules are posted on each bus.
- Results of violating bus rules is at the discretion of the Director of Transportation and the building principal.
- Consequences may include removal from the bus for one to ten days or permanent removal from the bus by a formal hearing.
- Serious misbehavior on the bus may also be cause for consequences up to and including suspension or expulsion from school.
What do you do if your child(ren) want to ride another bus?
- Parents should notify their child(ren)’s school of their request to ride another bus.
- Notification may either be in the form of an email, a note, or a phone call to the building Administrative Assistant.
- When buses are full to capacity with regular route riders, bus passes may not be approved.
- When two or more extra riders are requested to ride the bus, such as a birthday party, the parent must call the bus garage at 563-382-4208 to receive permission.
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Examples when bus passes are needed are overnights or to ride an alternative destination other than home.
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If the bus driver cannot identify the child as a regular bus rider, and the child does not have a bus pass, the bus driver will direct the child back to their regular bus
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Decorah High School
Grades 9-12 |
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Decorah Middle School
Grades 5-8 |
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Carrie Lee Elementary
Grades 3-4 |
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John Cline Elementary
Grades PK-2 Early Childhood & Preschool |
Walking and Biking School Bus
Decorah’s Walking and Biking School Buses are a healthy way for students to get to and/or from school, make friends, and connect with a caring adult volunteer. Please complete the online interest form or contact Upper Explorerland Safe Route to School Coordinator April Bril at abril@uerpc.org or (563) 382-6171 for more information.
Motorist Responsibility
Ensuring the safety of students during their commute to and from school is a collective effort involving school bus drivers, motorists, and the entire community. While school bus drivers go to great lengths to protect children, it is equally crucial for all road users to play their part in managing transportation risks effectively.
Here are some invaluable tips to share with your school community for safe coexistence with school buses on the road:
Maintain a Safe Following Distance: Encourage drivers to keep a safe distance behind school buses, bearing in mind that buses make frequent stops to pick up and drop off students.
Stay Vigilant for Children: Emphasize the importance of vigilance. Children around buses may not always pay attention to vehicles before crossing the street, so drivers should remain watchful.
Obey Bus Signals: Remind drivers to stop when they encounter flashing red lights or a stop sign on a school bus, regardless of their direction of travel. They should only proceed once the bus has resumed movement, the flashing lights have ceased, or the bus driver signals it is safe to pass.
Transportation Questions/Concerns?
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Director of Transportation
Bus Garage |
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John Cline & West Side
Grades PK-2 |
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Carrie Lee Elementary
Grades 3-4 Early Childhood & Preschool |
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Decorah Middle School
Grades 5-8 |
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Decorah Middle School
Grades 5-8 |
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Decorah High School
Grades 9-12 |
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Decorah High School
Grades 9-12 |
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Superintendent of Schools
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