Transportation

Our core mission is to transport our children to and from their centers of learning in a safe, timely, efficient, and academically supportive manner.
The SLPS Transportation Department transports over 23,000 students each school year. We serve the district from two bus compounds, South County Compound (SCC) and North County Compound (NCC).

Our Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, and Bus Mechanics are regulated by local, state, and federal laws. Each year, our staff undergo extensive training to ensure we remain compliant with all applicable regulations. School bus stops, as well as the procedures used to load and unload students, are also governed by state and federal requirements.

All SLPS bus stops are carefully planned and strategically placed in the safest and most centralized locations for eligible riders. Stops are established in accordance with state and district guidelines, with safety, timeliness, and operational efficiency as the highest priorities.

Community Bus Stops are designated pickup and drop-off locations used primarily for magnet schools and schools with attractor programs. These stops are intentionally designed to serve multiple neighborhoods by bringing as many students as possible to one centralized location, allowing transportation resources to be used efficiently while serving students across the district. Because community stops are centralized by design, they are not intended to be within walking distance of every student. Parents or guardians are expected to provide transportation to and from the designated community stop when necessary. Community bus stops are not relocated or added based on individual requests.

We are proud to be industry leaders in student transportation safety. Every school bus is equipped with two-way radios, onboard cameras, and satellite tracking technology to help ensure the safety and security of our students throughout every trip.