The Coventry Board of Education contracts a private carrier, M & J Bus, Inc., to provide safe and efficient transportation for Coventry students under provisions of state law and regulations.
Eligibility
Resident public students living outside of the following limits, based on the most direct route from the students’ home beginning at a point at the curb or edge of a public road or highway nearest the home to the edge of the school property or bus pickup areas will be furnished transportation by the Board of Education.
Grade/Limit:
- Kindergarten – Grade 5: 1 mile limit
- Grades 6 – 8: 1.25 mile limit
- Grades 9 - 12: 1.5 mile limit
Students living within the stated limits will receive transportation when, in the opinion of the Board, a hazard is present.
In order to maintain regular bus schedules and continue bus routes, students are expected to be waiting at the bus stop for the bus to arrive at its designated time.
