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Student Insurance Program
The school does not carry insurance to cover accidents or injuries of students, staff, or visitors. The school policy protects the school district from loss but not an injured person. Consequently, each parent is encouraged to purchase school insurance that covers school related injuries. This insurance is available during or after enrollment and is very reasonable priced. If you or your child is injured at school, the full financial responsibility for the injury rests with the parent. Do not expect or request the school to cover medical expenses or other damages.
Student Survey
The Atchison Public School District may utilize the Kansas Communities That Care Drug/Alcohol Survey during the school year. All 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th graders will be surveyed. Parents will receive notification in advance of the administration of the survey. This survey is provided by the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center. Parents must give written permission for their student to participate.
Student Transportation
The goal of student transportation services is to ensure that students travel safely to and from school. According to the policy of the Board of Education, transportation will be provided to students who are legal residents of Atchison Public Schools as follows:
• Any high school students enrolled at Atchison High School/Central School living 1.5 miles or more from school on the route of least travel.
• Any middle school students enrolled at Atchison Middle School/Central School living 1.25 miles or more from school on the route of least travel.
• Any elementary student enrolled at Atchison Elementary School will be eligible for transportation at the nearest scheduled pickup point.
• Any students enrolled at Atchison Academy will be eligible for transportation.
• Any student enrolled in a nonpublic school that would be eligible for transportation if he/she attended a
USD 409 school. Such student may be picked up at and returned to designated points on the regular route established for public school students providing space availability. Such students will be discharged and picked up for the return trip at a comparable point.
• Separate bus routes shall be maintained for elementary students (PreK-5) and secondary students.
• Although identified by intersections for convenience, the majority of school bus stops are located in the
middle of the block.
• Students and employees are subject to videotaping of activities on board all school vehicles.
Apple Bus Company will provide bus transportation for district students. Questions regarding transportation services (routes/stops) should be directed to the Transportation Manager at 913.367.6382 during business hours. Questions regarding bus discipline should be directed to your child’s principal. After business hours, please contact your child’s school or the Board of Education Office for assistance.
Atchison Public Schools, USD 409 has designated bus stops for our regular route bus riders. For a list of the designated pick up and drop off points, contact the Transportation Manager at 913.367.6382 or your child’s school.
Alternate Bus Routes
In the event of poor road conditions, buses may follow designated alternate routes. Alternate routes are subject to change based on weather and road conditions. Parents will be informed as needed of designated alternate routes based on weather and road conditions (possible examples: snow, mud, road closures).
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