FORT LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
231 Main Street, 3rd Fl., Fort Lee, NJ 07024 | Phone 201-585-4612
August
06, 2025
Dear Intermediate and Middle School Parents/Guardians,
Non-mandated transportation applies to K through 8th grade students who live
under two miles (2.0) from their elementary, intermediate and middle school,
and 9th through 12th grade students who live under two-and-a-half miles (2.5)
from the high school as per N.J.S.A. 18A:39-1 and specified under the criteria
of N.J.A.C 6A:27-2.2.
The
Fort Lee Board of Education will offer subscription bussing for non-remote
students who do not meet the state mandated mileage requirements and attend the
Intermediate and Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. Students must
live within 1.7 - 2 miles from their school to be eligible for subscription
bussing.
All
subscription bussing applications must be completed in-person or by mail and
must be submitted with payment on or before August 15th of the
current school year. The assignment to routes will be based on a first come
first served basis, depending on availability along your bus route once application
and payment is received. Families with more than one child who qualify for
subscription bussing will receive a 15% discount. Any families who wish to participate in the
subscription bussing program must be currently registered in the district prior
to applying. Subscription Bussing applications will not be processed unless all
2024-2025 school year fees and fines (ex. food service account balances, book
fines, iPad fines, etc.) were paid in full.
All
applications received after August 15, 2025, are considered a “late
application” and will be placed on a waiting list. Wait list applications will
be reviewed beginning the third week of school. As seats become available, your
payment will be processed, and we will notify you by email of your child's bus
assignment with details.
Students
will be assigned to existing bus stops on existing routes based on availability
closest to their home. No changes or requests for additional routes or stops
will be added. All students participating in the subscription bussing program are
subject to all rules and regulations regarding bus discipline and safety
procedures as specified in the Student
Code of Conduct and
board policies.
The
subscription bussing fee for the 2025-2026 school year is $500 annually. The
fee can be paid via check or money order. All fees are “nonrefundable” and late
applications will only be accepted on a seat available basis.
All
families who qualified for Free/Reduced Lunch last year (year prior to which
you are applying) will be eligible for subscription bussing with proper
documentation/verification at a reduced rate of 25% of the annual fee. Please
verify your eligibility before registering for subscription bussing services.
Contact the Business Office at (201) 585-4612, ext. 7505 for more information.
Here
is a more detailed breakdown of typical subscription bussing procedures:
ELIGIBILITY:
Distance Requirement:
Students typically must live within
1.7 - 2 miles from their school to be eligible for subscription bussing.
Existing bus stops will only be
utilized.
Application Required:
Students must apply for
subscription bussing by August 15th for the current year
Application
Process:
Deadlines:
Application deadline is August 15,
2025.
Fees:
The fee charged is $500 annually
(September through June).
Families with more than one child who
qualify for subscription bussing will receive a 15% discount.
All families who qualified for
Free/Reduced Lunch last year (year prior to which you are applying) will be
eligible for subscription bussing with proper documentation/verification at a
reduced rate of 25% of the annual fee.
Payment:
Payment must be made in full by
August 15th.
First-Come, First-Served:
Seats are often allocated on a
first-come, first-served basis, depending on availability along the bus
route.
Last on will be the first off- if a
seat is needed for mandated bussing.
Bus Conduct Rules:
Students using subscription bussing
are usually subject to the same rules and standards as those receiving free
transportation.
Seat Availability:
The number of seats available for
subscription bussing may be limited, and the district may prioritize certain
students.
Potential for Refunds:
Refunds may be issued if a student
loses their bus seat due to the district needing it for mandated bussing.
Thank you for your patience and support.
NOTE: If you are unable to print this form or need assistance filling it out, please contact George Sakosan - Transportation at 201-585-4612 ext. 7504 or email [email protected].
2025-2026 Subscription Bus Application
2025-2026 Subscription Bus Parent Letter