Transportation Forms

If you are submitting a request different from your designated bus stop, (found on E-Link) please select one of the below forms. Based on you or your child's individual, academic, personal or extracurricular needs, we have a number of different transportation options.

Note: Each year we receive hundreds of requests to change bus stop locations, bus number assignments, special education transportation, and more. Please be patient as we process each request. 

Important

Due to driver shortage and the increase in ridership, many routes have been consolidated for the 2023-24 school year. The following school buses are closed for waivers at this time:

  • Canyon Creek
  • Fernwood
  • Kokanee
  • Shelton View
  • Westhill
  • Wellington
  • Woodin
  • Canyon Park
  • Leota
  • Skyview 

Note: We begin our approval process at the end of October/beginning of November, after we have accessed each buses capacity.  Please find an alternative mode of transportation until we contact you directly with a decision.   

Online Forms

Permission to Release Form 

Use this form to designate individuals who will meet your student at the bus stop. Bus drivers are only authorized to release kindergarten at their designated stop to a parent, pre-authorized adult or older sibling. If a designated individual is not present at the stop, students will be returned to their school at the end of the route.

Special Education Transportation and Emergency Form

This form is required of all special education families in order to transport your student. This form includes emergency contact information, specific needs that our drivers need to be aware of, and release information. As your student’s bus driver will change each year, please fill out the form as thoroughly as possible in order to set your new bus driver and your student up for a successful bus ride. 

Bus Stop Change Request Form

Use this form if you would like to inquire about adding a bus stop location or relocating your current stop on the same route.  

Transportation Inquiry Form

Use this form if your student has waiver to a school outside of their designated service area, lives within the walking distance, or wants to ride a bus other than their assigned bus (e.g. dual household, daycare, etc.) 

Note: We begin our approval process at the end of October/beginning of November, after we have accessed each buses capacity.  Please find an alternative mode of transportation until we contact you directly with a decision.   

Printable (PDF) Forms

Permission to Release

Use this form to designate individuals who will meet your student at the bus stop. Bus drivers are only authorized to release kindergarten students at their designated stop to a parent, pre-authorized adult or older sibling. If a designated individual is not present at the stop, students will be returned to their school at the end of the route.

Special Education Transportation and Emergency Form

This form is required of all special education families to ride the bus each year. It includes emergency contact information, specific needs that our drivers need to be aware of, and release information. As your student’s bus driver will change each year, please fill out the form as thoroughly as possible to set your new bus driver and your student up for a successful bus ride. 

Bus Stop Change Request Form

Use this form if you would like to inquire about adding a bus stop location or relocating your current stop on the same route.

Transportation Inquiry Form

Use this form if your student has waiver to a school outside of their designated service area, lives within the walking distance, or wants to ride a bus other than their assigned bus (e.g. dual household, daycare, etc.) 

Note: We begin our approval process at the end of October/beginning of November, after we have accessed each buses capacity.  Please find an alternative mode of transportation until we contact you directly with a decision.   

Printable (PDF) Form Return

Mail
Northshore School District
c/o Transportation Department
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021 

In Person
Please hand forms directly to school office staff.

Email
transportation@nsd.org