To provide bus transportation for students efficiently, the FISD Transportation Department requests parents allow two weeks of school to be underway to get routes settled.

The two-week period provides time for bus drivers to determine which students and which locations will want bus transportation. To do this, some delays are expected. Campuses are aware of the delays and students will not be counted tardy for their classes.

“We realize the importance of helping students get to school in a timely manner but it usually takes two weeks to refine the routes,” Superintendent Trish Hanks said. “We are asking for parents’ patience in this matter.”

After the first two weeks, parents needing route information can contact the Transportation Department at 281-482-6025.

FISD does not charge for transportation within a two-mile radius of the campus the students attend although the District does not receive reimbursement from the state.

Commercial daycare facilities can provide their own transportation to and from the campuses or can contract with the District for transportation.

The FISD Transportation is under the direction of new director Michael Jones. The department supports the district’s educational mission by providing safe, orderly, positive, timely and efficient professional transportation services.