Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. The District currently has 29 buses servicing home to school routes in Atkinson, Danville, Plaistow, and Sandown. All 29 buses include routes for the high school, middle school and elementary schools which make them 2-tier routes per each bus. 2. Extended School Year (ESY) bus service for summer programs would require three to five (3-5) buses, depending on the location of the program and number of students. Each bus would have a general route around each town in the District for one hour in the morning and one hour midday return trip. 3. Athletic Events: Athletic events are scheduled for the most part after school hours. There may be occasions when certain trips will run into the normal school day. TRHS and TRMS run a full athletic schedule which may require two to three (2-3) buses each on some days. 4. In the event of early dismissal of students by the District or of any school serviced pursuant to the contract, the Carrier agrees to provide the normal level of bus service for such early dismissal, provided, however, that the District shall provide the Carrier with notification as to any such early dismissal or other unique transportation needs. 5. Field Trips: Field trips are scheduled for the most part during school hours. There may be occasions when certain trips will run beyond the normal school day. Please include a minimum charge for local trips such as in-district trips from school to school. 6. At no time will any student ride any route longer than sixty (60) minutes without requesting for permission from the District’s Transportation Coordinator. 7. As part of this agreement for general transportation, the Carrier agrees to transport daily on all days with the Vocational Education Center (SHS) in Salem, NH. Said transportation to the Vocational Education Center in Salem will consist of four (4) round trips per day by two (2) buses of taking the students from TRHS to SHS and returning the students to TRHS. Said transportation to and from the Vocational Center in Salem is to be quoted as a daily rate. A route bus may be used if said route does not conflict with the Vocational Education Center schedule. Vocational Education Bus to/from TRHS and to/from SHS. There are generally 3 blocks with the following schedule: a. Block 1: 7:10AM from TRHS to SHS b. Pickup at 9:15AM from SHS to TRHS (Block 1 returns) c. Block 2: 10:20AM from TRHS to SHS d. 12:55PM Pickup from SHS to TRHS (Block 2 returns)
