Aldine ISD’s Transportation Department Gears Up for Start of 2023-24 School Year

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Aldine ISD’s Transportation Department spent the summer diligently working to ensure that all routes would be completed by the first day of instruction, Thursday, Aug. 10.

The department’s goal is to make sure that schools are equipped with the necessary tools for a successful transportation service to and from school.

For students who did not request transportation, the department plans to take them to and from school and home.

German Enamorado, executive director of transportation, said that any student at a bus stop would be taken to the campus they attend. Enamorado reminded campuses that they would need to fill out a bus pass and provide it to the driver for transportation from school to home.

Enamorado added campuses will take down the student’s name, address, temporary route number, and the bus stop they want their student to use while they await a permanent assignment.

Students who need transportation, and have not formally requested transportation, need to get with their campus so a request can be made.

“Our goal is to have all new requests received from Aug. 10-Aug. 13 routed with an effective date of Aug. 14, Enamorado said. “We hope the passes will give parents peace of mind knowing students are safely brought to and from school.”

In May of 2023, Aldine ISD Trustees approved the purchase of new student ID badges. Students on their respective campuses must visibly wear these new badges. These new ID badges will assist in students being accounted for when they are transported via bus to and from school.

Enamorado added the Transportation Department would split some grade levels from riding together to minimize the difference in grade levels. This could impact some siblings who ride the bus together, he said.

“On behalf of the Transportation Team, we wish all a smooth first day and a very successful school year,” Enamorado said.