Special Education Transportation. A. Drivers transporting special education students will be paid on a Charter Run rate as outlined in this agreement.
B. Special education drivers pay rate may change at any time because of state mandated requirements. Accordingly pay adjustments may be necessary. If pay adjustments become necessary the district will determine a new per run rate.
Special Education Transportation. ParaEducators assigned by the employer to ride special education transportation before and after school will be paid a $1.25 per hour premium for the actual time in riding supervision responsibilities. Field trips and other school day trips are exempt from this pay consideration.
Special Education Transportation. The Transportation Department is dedicated to meeting the needs of all students. Appropriate equipment is used, and drivers receive training and instructions for working with students with disabilities. ● Have student ready for pick up before schedule bus arrival; ● Adhere to the use of any safety equipment necessary for student’s safety while being transported; ● If the student is absent from school, call the Transportation Department before 7 a.m. at 000-000-0000. This number is available 24 hours a day. Please leave a message when office staff is not available. ● After three consecutive days of absences without any parent contact to the Transportation Department, bus service may be interrupted. To resume services, parents must contact the Transportation Department. ● Any request for change of pickup or drop-off location must be cleared through the Transportation Department with a three-day notice. ● When deemed necessary due to age or physical disability, parents must accompany their child to and from the bus. Parents will place their child in the seat and fasten the seat belt. If the parent or their designee fails to meet the bus at the end of the school day, the Transportation Department will return the child to school or the local police station. DCFS may be notified if there are repeated offenses. ● A minimum of three days will be necessary to arrange transportation for each new student entering during the year. School social workers support teachers, parents, and students to address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns that may impact learning. Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational & Physical Therapy, Hearing & Vision Services, and Adaptive Physical Education are some of the related services that may be provided as deemed necessary by the IEP team. Medicaid reimbursement is a source of federal funds approved by Congress to help school districts maintain and improve special education services. If Medicaid eligible, therapy and diagnostic services provided to children are partially reimbursable. Unless the parent/guardian objects in writing, District U-46 will claim Medicaid reimbursement for services provided. These claims will have no impact on the family’s ability to receive Medicaid funding either now or in the future. If a parent does not wish to release information related to Medicaid claims for your child, please contact the Specialized Student Services Office at 847-888-5000 ext. 5065. When families are in temporary living situations ...
