3250 — Transportation Fees (AR)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
Last Reviewed: September 16, 2019
This regulation governs how Reed Union School District charges and collects transportation fees from families. Key rules include: fees cannot exceed the state-determined average cost; total revenue from state aid and parent fees cannot exceed actual operating costs; excess fees must be refunded through reduced charges in future years; bus passes are sold at schools and the district office (no cash on buses). Importantly, families qualifying for free/reduced-price lunch or receiving TANF assistance are eligible for free transportation. Applications for free transportation are confidential, and eligible students cannot be identified or treated differently from paying students. The district must annually certify to the County Superintendent that fees comply with state law and any overcharges have been corrected.
What this means for your family
For Families: If you qualify for free/reduced-price lunch or receive TANF benefits, your child can ride the bus for free—apply confidentially at enrollment. Otherwise, you'll pay fees that cover actual costs (capped at state averages). Buy passes at your school or district office; don't send cash on the bus. Your child's payment status remains private and won't affect their bus experience.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.