07/30/2026
You should have received this in your email! DEADLINE IS MONDAY!!!
We are excited to start a new school year in the most productive and effective way possible with the ONLINE student bus registration form. All students are required to fill out this form, whether they ride the bus or not, by August 3, 2026.
Please indicate your child's general transportation needs for the start of the school year. Do NOT request transportation if it is not needed, as this data will be used to create efficient bus routes.
Students who do not select bus transportation on this form (for the beginning of the school year) can always resume bus transportation any time during the school year by emailing [email protected].
If you would prefer a paper copy of the form, please pick one up in any of the main offices and submit by mail, email, or fax to the transportation office. Your help in creating a more efficient transportation service is greatly appreciated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the District doing about the nationwide bus driver shortage?
We are actively recruiting new drivers and working on our retention efforts. Additionally, we’re continuously analyzing our internal route data to provide more effective transportation.
How can I help the transportation office?
If you intend to start, or continue, transporting your child, please let us know so we can plan our routes effectively. Complete the mandatory Student Bus Registration form as soon as possible.
What if I DON’T request transportation for the start of the school year, but find out later in the year my child needs transportation?
Students who do not choose bus transportation for the beginning of the year can always resume transportation at any point during the school year. Bus route assignment will be made within 48 hours of the request. Please email [email protected] if your transportation needs change.
What if I DO request transportation for the start of the school year but my child doesn’t end up riding the bus?
We kindly ask that you let us know if your transportation needs change. If a student does not ride the bus for 14 days or more, the Transportation Department will reach out to the family to see if transportation is still needed.
Is the Student Bus Registration Form mandatory even if my child doesn’t ride the bus?
Yes, each year all families must notify the district of their child’s transportation needs for the new school year by completing the electronic form. If you’d prefer a paper form, you can pick one up in the main office.
What if my child needs to be picked up or dropped off at an alternate location?
While all requests will be reviewed and investigated, NYS Education Law states that changes may not be based upon the “personal challenges facing individual parents.” Stops cannot be changed for these reasons.
If you plan to request an alternate location for your child, please note that requests must be submitted annually by August 3, or as soon as possible, if family circumstances change during the school year. No changes will be implemented from August 25 through the second Monday of September. The request must be renewed every school year and/or whenever there is a change in arrangements. Transportation assignments will be made as quickly as possible (within 48 hours of confirmation of the requested bus stop location). We provide bus transportation for all registered students to a childcare provider who resides within the district. If you have more than one alternative location for your child, please note that on the form.
Thank you,
GCSD Transportation Department
(518) 966-5070 x463
[email protected]
Mary Judeikis
Transportation Supervisor
[email protected]
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