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New school transportation policy

The Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (CSF) proudly announces a new school transportation policy taking effect September 2009. The CSF has reviewed the policy adopted in 1998 and updated it so as to reflect the evolution of the French education system in recent years.

The revised policy has been developed by a task force on school transportation appointed in November 2005 specifically for this purpose. The group’s mandate was to review the existing policy while taking into consideration the needs and concerns of various stakeholders. In doing so, the task force solicited the advice of all parents whose children attend CSF schools. This consultation, which was conducted with the intent of improving the transportation service, provided the group with parents’ comments, concerns, and suggestions.

The new policy was adopted in first reading on May 28, 2009, whereafter it was sent to our partners for a consultation period of 30 days. Minor changes were made to the policy upon reception of their comments. On June 29, 2009, the CSF Board gave the new policy its final approval.

The major changes incorporated in the new policy pertain to designated pick-up and drop-off points. In addition, students are now allowed only one address, which is to be communicated at the beginning of the school year. The policy provides for the possibility to request a second pick-up/drop-off point under certain conditions.