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SEVERE WEATHER
Now that winter is
upon us, please be reminded of our severe weather procedures as they relate to
possible school closings. Should District
197 close due to snow and/or ice, Visitation will also close. This
information will be posted on our website,
WCCO, KSTP and KARE television
stations.
We are well aware
that our students come from all over the metro area, so if road conditions in
your area are difficult, we encourage families to use their own good judgment
regarding the commute to school.
Bus Transportation Information
Saint Thomas Academy and the Convent of the Visitation schools provide bus transportation to various parts of the metro area. The Joint Cooperation Committee’s plan for sharing bus costs for the 2007-08 academic year is a 40% subsidy paid by the schools and parents paying 60% of the bus costs.
Below is an estimate of 2008-09 bus fees depending on the number of riders for each bus route. The current numbers of riders for the 2006/07 school year are also listed. The fee is per student and cannot be adjusted for part-time usage. Routes are determined by the families who deposit $400.00, along with a signed contract by April 30, 2008.
Route
|
2007/08 Riders
|
2008/09 Fee Estimate
|
| Minneapolis |
23 |
$1450.00 |
St. Paul
|
20 |
$1475.00 |
Northeast/Woodbury
|
19
|
$1300.00 |
Bloomington Area
|
45 |
$1475.00 |
Edina
|
28 |
$1175.00 |
Some bus routes have morning, after school and activity service, while others only have morning and activity service. Bus contracts and the $400.00 deposit must be returned by April 30, 2008 in order to determine appropriate fees and start the routing process. Please print the Bus Contract below, issue a separate check made out to VISTA Transportation and mail to:
VISTA Transportation
2455 Visitation Drive
Mendota Heights, MN 55120.
Bus Contract 08-09
If you have transportation questions, please email Debbie Patterson, or call her at 651.683.1770. |
