READING PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

The purpose of these guidelines is to provide information to parents and guardians about the Reading Public Schools transportation services.

BUS ROUTES AND STOPS

Bus routes have been designed in accordance with School Committee policies and Massachusetts General Laws. Routes and stops are pre-established and stops. Bus routes are posted on the Reading Public Schools website.

For Reading resident students

If you have any questions about the routes and stops, please contact Olivia Lejeune at olivia.lejeune@reading.k12.ma.us.

For Boston resident students:

Please note, routes are subject to change and listed times are estimates which can be impacted by passenger load, traffic and weather patterns. We recommend being at your stop 10 minutes before estimated arrival.

BUS PASSES

Every student who qualifies and registers for transportation will be issued a bus pass that must be shown each day upon entering the bus. The pass entitles the student to ride to and from school on an assigned bus with an assigned bus stop.

In the event a student loses a bus pass, a duplicate pass may be obtained from the Superintendent's Office for a $10.00 replacement fee, payable by check or cash.

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Students enrolled in grades K-6 who reside more than 2 miles from their neighborhood school qualify for district-paid transportation and all Boston resident students.  Transportation for all Boston resident students is paid for by the METCO grant.

Reading resident students who attend Killam Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Parker Middle School, and Reading Memorial High School are offered the option to purchase transportation for a fee, based on space availability on existing routes. Transportation is not provided to students who are enrolled in Reading Public Schools through the School Choice Program.

Transportation is a family responsibility if a student is not attending their home school and have been approved for a transfer request through the Superintendent's Office.

REGISTRATION:

To register your student for transportation for the 2024-2025 school year, please contact Olivia Lejeune at olivia.lejeune@reading.k12.ma.us.  

Please contact Olivia Lejeune at olivia.lejeune@reading.k12.ma.us if you have any questions and would like additional information about transportation.

FEES:

The fee for transportation in the 2024-2025 school year is outlined below. Payment is due on or before August 30, 2024:
One student: $475

Two Students: $850

Three + Students: $1,200

PAYMENT METHODS

Please make checks payable to:

Town of Reading

Superintendent's Office,

82 Oakland Road, Reading, MA 01867

Or pay electronically on MySchoolBucks

For questions involving payment of transportation fees, please contact Olivia Lejeune at olivia.lejeune@reading.k12.ma.us