A row of buses up close.

Transportation

Bus transportation is provided at no cost to Surad Academy students through Faribault Transportation.

Eligibility for Busing:

  • Grades K–8: Living one (1) mile or more from school.
  • Grades 9–12: Living one (1) mile or more from their boundary school.
  • School-age handicapped students.
  • Grades K–3: Students with a hazardous school crossing.

Guidelines for Bus Riders:

  • Bus ID Cards: Students in grades K–1 who are eligible to ride the bus will receive a bus identification card. These cards help school personnel identify students and should be attached to backpacks.
  • Assigned Bus & Stops: Students must ride their assigned bus to and from school — no exceptions.
  • One Pick-up and Drop-off Location: Each student will be assigned one AM address and one PM address.
  • Bus Stop Locations: Stops are determined and authorized by the school district administration.
  • Behavior Expectations: Please remember that riding the bus is a privilege, not a right.