June 1, 2023 – They’re smarter, they’re faster, and they’re more secure. New smart student ID cards – scheduled to be distributed to all students next school year – will have upgraded technology similar to what is used in hotel keys. This includes a chip embedded with a secure serial number. It’s an enhancement from […]
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Sept. 2, 2022 – What began as a pilot program allowing Duval students to ride JTA Buses for free is now permanent. Through “My Ride 2 School” – a Jacksonville Transportation Authority program in partnership with Duval County Public Schools – middle and high school students can ride JTA buses for free, 7 days a […]
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Aug. 3, 2022 – Sign-on bonuses and hiring more part-time drivers are just a couple of ways district leaders are hoping to recruit bus drivers in the midst of a national bus driver shortage. For Erika Harding, these strategies are critical. The district’s Director of Transportation knows first-hand how the shortage of drivers directly impacts […]
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Aug. 11, 2021 – The message below was shared with families Wednesday afternoon following numerous reports of transportation issues including late and no-show buses. The district takes these concerns seriously and apologizes to all families impacted by this. It is working with its bus contractors to resolve these issues immediately. Message from Dr. Greene Dear […]
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June 10, 2021 – Registration for school transportation in the upcoming school year will open up Monday, June 14. With the exception of ESE services, families who wish to have school bus services for their child must complete registration A parent/guardian Focus account is needed to register. (Follow these Five Steps to Create a Parent […]
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May 14, 2021 – Receiving a text or email about whether their child’s bus will be late has been identified as one of the most important types of communication that stakeholders want, according to the district’s first ever transportation survey. About 69% of responders said that having access to that type of communication is extremely […]
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Jan. 19, 2021 – Whether your child rides the school bus or you drive behind one every day – the school district wants to hear from you! In a survey running now through Feb. 14, the Transportation Team is asking for community feedback on how it can better provide transportation and communication services to all […]
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Aug. 19, 2020 – If you have not yet received confirmation of your bus stop in FOCUS through the transportation hotline, you can come to the bus stop most convenient to you until an official bus stop has been assigned. Visit the district website at https://dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/28924 to see the full bus stop list organized by school. Students are […]
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Aug. 12, 2020 – Doing daily health screenings with your children, keeping them home if they are sick, and practicing how to wear a facial covering are just a few ways Team Duval families can work together to improve health and safety when schools reopen on Thursday, Aug. 20. Our “Team Up for Health” video […]
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Aug. 10, 2020 – The first day of school is approaching fast! Before we know it, Thursday, Aug. 20 will be here. Take some of the stress out of day one by knowing the answers to the questions below. 1) Is my child doing at-home or at-school learning? Is your child attending brick and mortal […]
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