Our goal in Transportation Services is to provide safe, efficient, on-time transportation to the students of South Lyon.

Last year we transported 3934 students on 65 buses about 5020 miles each day. Our students are transported by 65 part time drivers who are trained and certified by the State of Michigan. We also have 2 Dispatchers, 3 Mechanics, 6 Para Educators who all work together over 350 hours a day to achieve the goals we have set forth.

Some of our routes leave the Griswold Operations Center before 6:00 am and return after 5:00 pm each day. In addition to our regular daily runs, we have kindergarten, vocational education, early childhood center students; field trips and athletic events that come and go at various times during the day.

Click here to view "A Bussing Experience" for students entering kindergarten for the 2009-2010 school year.

Student management on the school bus is probably the biggest problem facing school bus drivers today. As in the classroom, student management on the bus is an important issue. There are, however, some major differences. Unlike the classroom teacher who has 20-30 students, the bus driver is responsible for up to 78 students at one time. Additionally, the students must be monitored by a driver who has his/her back to them.

School bus drivers must control thousands of pounds of steel, glass and rubber as they drive through traffic in varying road conditions. The school bus driver is constantly aware that a single lapse in concentration could result in a serious accident and possible injury or death to students on board or outside the bus. To avoid distractions, it is imperative that students be in control at all times.

Students are expected to follow the Transportation Code of Conduct at all times while riding the bus. We encourage parents to review these responsibilities with their children to insure that their privilege of riding the bus is not lost.

Students are only permitted to ride the bus they are assigned to and from school each day. We do not allow students to ride home with friends for birthday parties, sleep-overs, study groups, scouting, etc. Emergency Day Care requests may be accommodated, providing space is available on the bus. Contact Transportation Dispatch at (248) 573-8900 between 5am and 5pm on school days for further information.

We would also like to remind parents, that the only (cargo) items that can be transported on a school bus are those that can be held on the lap of the student. This includes band instruments, backpacks, sports gear, large projects and the like. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you; however it is for the safety of your child.

Contact the TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE at 248-573-8251 for daily changes to scheduled routes, building and school closures.

Have a safe, fun school year!

Lisa Wilber, Manager