Health Safety & Transportation / Transportation

Health, Safety & Transportation Nadine Eiring, Director: (516) 937-6312 Fax: (516) 937-6313 neiring@pob.k12.ny.us
Who Determines Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by the Board of Education.
How are the residence/school distances determined? Residence to school distances are determined by the Transportation Department using the shortest walking distance. NOTE: Driving distances are not used to calculate eligibility.

Distance from Residence to School

Grade Level	*Less than 1/2 mile*	*1/2 mile or more, but less than 1 mile*	*1 mile or more, but less than 1 1/2 miles*	*1 1/2 miles - 15 miles*
K-8	Universal Busing
9-12	Not eligible for transportation	Not eligible for transportation	Universal Busing