Frequently Asked Questions regarding Special Education Transportation Am I able to change my child’s bus company/route? Bus routes cannot be changed without cause identified in statue and/or vendor contract. What if my child misses the bus? If a student misses the bus during AM pick up or PM drop off, the parent/guardian is responsible for […]

For students who participate in NPS Courtesy Shuttle Service and students who receive busing based on their IEP, there are guiding policies to keep children accounted for and safe. PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITY Read and discuss with your child/children the responsibilities, behavior expectations and warnings. Inform your child/children of the location of the Hub and pick-up […]

Students with special needs will be provided with transportation in accordance with NJSA 18A: 39-1 et seq. in accordance with the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP). In partnership with the Office of Special Education, the Office of Pupil Transportation will provide students who meet criteria with efficient transportation assistance. Once transportation eligibility is determined, the […]

In accordance with NJAC 6A: 27-1.2, Aide in Lieu Transportation is a repayment given to parents for transporting their child/children to and from a non-public or non-profit school outside of Newark. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for aid in lieu of transportation, non- public school students must: Reside in a district which provides transportation to […]

Pupil Transportation “Transporting Students on the Road to Success!” The Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) professionals play a crucial role in our students’ education. OPT not only is responsible for precious cargo, our team connects children with classrooms, helps the developing athletes achieve progress in their sport of choice and assists students discover neighborhoods and […]

Motor Transportation The Office of Motor Transportation is responsible for: District procurement of all goods, supplies and services Receive Warehouse inventory supplies Delivery of Warehouse inventory and transit items to schools and central office locations Transport lunches to non-cooking schools Distribution of payroll from central office to schools Pickup and deliver time reports Pickup and […]

Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for Aide in Lieu of Transportation, non- public school students must: Reside in a district which provides transportation to and from school for remote public school students. EXCEPTION: Nonpublic school transportation services are not required when the only transportation provided by the local board of education is for students attending […]

Parental Contracts – Out of District/New Jersey Regional Day Parental Contracts (PC) are per diem agreements between the Newark Board of Education and the parent of a Newark student(s) who attend an Out of District School or New Jersey Regional day. This contract would allow the district to reimburse parents whose children would normally be […]

[mdocs single-file=”175559″ ] Task Force Members Member Title Nicole T. Johnson Co-Chairperson, Deputy Superintendent Valerie Wilson Co-Chairperson, School Business Administrator Dr. Maria Ortiz Assistant Superintendent, HSLT Abdullah Ansari Executive Director, Information Technology Dr. Tonya McGill Executive Director, Food Services JoAnne Watson Executive Director, Labor Relations Quanika Dukes-Spruill Executive Director, Transportation Steven Morlino Executive Director, Facilities […]

Newark Public School District participates in the Federal Program, Special Education Medicaid Initiative – SEMI. This program provides school districts with the opportunity to be reimbursed for medically-related services listed on the student’s Individualized Education Program. The services include Evaluations, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language, Counseling, Nursing and Transportation Services. This reimbursement for these services […]

McKinney-Vento Act English Español Inquiry Form (Solicitud de Consulta) English IF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY LIVE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS: Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship Unsheltered includes cars, parks, campgrounds, temporary trailers (including FEMA), abandoned buildings Hotels and motels Emergency shelters or transitional housing You […]

How do I request a NPS bus for my field trip? Submit your request to this Google Form: https://forms.gle/ZsgkLrDkrwzvWzFo7 Once you have completed every section, OPT staff will notify you of availability and next steps.  Please remember that all field trips have to be entered into PeopleSoft, please submit your request with ample time to enter […]