Stop times are departure times. Each student is expected to be at the stop at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time to avoid missing the bus.
All payments are due on the Friday prior to services being rendered for the month. If your payment is received after Friday’s close of business, you will be accessed the late fee. If payment is not made, services will NOT be rendered.
Any late payments will be accessed a $30 fee. No exceptions!
Any insufficient checks will be accessed a $35 fee and/or any other bank fees associated. No exceptions!
Smart Kids Transports is NOT responsible for lost, stolen, left or damaged items while aboard our vehicles. Any items of value should be left at home.
Parents MUST contact SKT via-email or by text when drop-off/pick-up changes for your passenger have been made.
All payments are monthly fees. These monthly fees are due in the absence of your child and are expected every week. These absences include but are not limited to field studies, vacations, sick days, suspensions or any inclement weather.
Fees cannot be prorated.
Each family will be issued a ONE half-off courtesy pass. This pass can be used when your students are out for an entire week due to vacation, illness, religious holidays, etc. Passes may only be used with advance notification. These passes cannot be used for field studies or inclement weather.
Payments for weeks of school breaks and holidays will be discounted at 50%. This includes Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring break.
In the event of any inclement weather, SKT will make the executive decision to suspend services regardless of FCS decisions. If you would like for your child to attend school on those dates, you will be responsible for transporting your own students.
All payments are non-refundable.
In the event of a severe illness, which includes but is not limited to, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes such as wring worms etc., head lice, or any airborne or contagious diseases of your student, SKT will not be able to transport your child. Parents must pick up their children to prevent the widespread of any contagious illness.
SKT reserves the right to terminate services/contract at any time.
Please address all questions and concerns during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8:00am-6:00pm. Please allow at least one business day to receive a follow-up call. Email is preferred for an expedited response.
Cancellations fees will be incurred if you terminate your contract during the school year. The fee is $100 per student. If you submit your cancellation notice within 14 business days of your last date of service, the fee will be discounted at $50 per student.
Smart Kids Transports will strictly enforce all rules, policies and procedures. Please respect and adhere to all SKT rules.
Passenger Rules
Riders are expected to arrive 5 minutes before departure times. Expect the bus to pull off at those times.
PLEASE BE ON TIME! If you are not on time to your stop, the SKT bus WILL LEAVE YOU!!
Your students must remain seated at all times while the bus is moving.
Smart Kids Transports reserve the right to assign riders to certain seats to promote order.
No candy or chewing gum on the bus.
Your students must keep their hands and feet to themselves at all times.
No fighting or horseplay while on the bus. This will result in immediate suspension.
No name calling or put downs.
Treat everyone (fellow students and any SKT staff) aboard the bus with respect.
No vandalism of any kind will be tolerated. Damage fees will be accessed to parents/guardians if vandalism is done.
Procedures
Any violation of rules will first result in a letter home that must be signed and returned to the driver the following school day.
Failure to do this will result in a phone call home or possible suspension.
Repeated offenses will result in a longer suspension or an indefinite suspension.
Smart Kids Transports has full authority to suspend any rider indefinitely. All decisions regarding suspensions are solely up to the Smart Kids Transports staff.
*Rules, Policies, Procedures and Pricing are subject to be updated and/or changed without notice.
