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Transportation Staff

  Title Phone Number
Brenda Vigil Director of Transportation 209-325-2351
Frank Hodges Transportation Operations Manager 209-325-2359
Stefanie Valenzuela Transportation Assistant 209-325-2352
Luke Waters Dispatcher/Field Trip Coordinator 209-325-2358
Yulisa Garcia Clerk Typist II, Student Transporter 209-325-2356
John Villanueva Instructor & Router 209-325-2354
Fernando Prado Bus Driver, Transportation Helper, & Router 209-325-2353
Frank Hannah Shop Supervisor-Merced 209-325-2355
Edwin Hair Shop Supervisor-Livingston 209-325-2697

 

 

 

  • MUHSD Transportation Department Bus Rules

    5 CCR 14103 Authority of Driver. Pupils transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of, and responsible directly to, the driver of the bus, and the driver shall be held responsible for the orderly conduct of the pupils while they are on the bus or being escorted across a street, highway. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the driver shall be sufficient reason for a pupil to be denied transportation.

    The Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) has adopted rules and regulations to assist students and chaperones in understanding their responsibilities while riding the bus and while waiting at the bus stops. The following Board Policy BP5131.1 AR constitutes violations of the established rules and regulations.

     

  • Bus Safety Rules and Tips 

    1. Students are to arrive at the bus stop at least ten minutes before the bus’s arrival time.
    2. Students are to wait on the side of the street in which the bus will stop.
    3. Do not disturb the area at your bus stop: It may be someone else’s property.
    4. Student I.D. cards are required at all times upon entering the bus.
    5. When the bus arrives, please do not approach the bus until the doors are opened and the red lights are flashing.
    6. Always find your seat quickly, wear seatbelts and stay seated. The Bus Driver may assign seats.
    7. When the bus is stopped at a Railroad Crossing, you must stop talking.
    8. Never throw things while on the bus and please do not leave trash on the bus.
    9. Listen to your Driver and obey the Driver the 1st time.
    10. Remain seated at all times, talk quietly and keep all body parts inside the bus.
    11. No rudeness, teasing, or obscene gestures.
    12. No eating, drinking or chewing gum on the bus.
    13. You may only get off at your own bus stop. If it is necessary to get off at another bus stop, the parent or guardian must write a note and submit to the Office. (Once student leaves campus, they will not be allowed to ride bus).
    14. Whenever getting off the bus, move away from the bus’ danger zone (12 feet).
    15. If you must cross in front of the bus, make sure the driver can see you. Wait for the driver's signal to cross. Look both ways. Cross the street carefully. Do not run.

    Transportation will not be provided for pupils residing within 2.5 miles from their neighborhood school or bus stop (some exceptions apply).

    Students with special needs must be referred to the Special Services Department by the appropriate school personnel.  Contact your child’s school should your child need any special services.

     

    “Pupils transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of, and responsible directly to the driver of the bus, and the driver shall be held responsible for the orderly conduct of the pupils while they are on the bus or being escorted across a street. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the driver shall be sufficient reason for a pupil to be denied transportation.”  It shall be the responsibility of the parents of students, in cases of suspension of transportation privileges, to provide transportation to and from school during the period of suspension”.   5 CCR 14103

  • Foggy Day Information & Schedules

    Reminder: Classes are NOT canceled due to fog. The following procedures will be in place when atmospheric conditions reduce visibility on the roadway to 200 feet or less.

    Information regarding foggy day bus schedules can be obtained by:

    • Watching TV Channel KSEE Channel 24, KMPH Channel 26, KSFN Channel 30, and KGPE Channel 47.
    • Listening to local radio station KYOS News/Talk - 1480 AM, KLOQ Radio Lobo - 98.7, KBRE The Bear - 92.5, KHPO The Hippo - 106.3, KABX The Oldies - 97.5, KUBB Country - 96.3, Hot 104.7
    • Referring to Alerts posted on the District Web Page.
    • Transportation Safety & Emergency Document (PDF) 

    Plan A

    One hour delay, foggy day school bus schedule. The majority of spotters indicate visibility due to fog is reduced below 200 feet, by 5:45 AM.

    Plan B

    A second hour delay is now in effect. At 6:15 AM spotters are sent out to the following areas: McSwain, El Nido, Highway 140 toward Gustine, North Merced- Hopeton/Snelling, Cressy/Ballico. Conditions have not cleared so that visibility exceeds 200 feet.

    Plan C

    A third hour delay is now in effect. At 7:15 AM spotters indicate that visibility in the areas above still has not cleared so that visibility exceeds 200 feet.

    It is not expected that the District will go beyond Plan C and cancel morning bus service entirely as visibility due to fog almost always improves beyond 200 feet by 8:45 AM.

  • Please fill out and submit the form to John Villanueva.

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