Joint Custody Transportation

Policy #	Topic	Type	Date Revised
018	Joint Custody Transportation	Eligibility	May 2019

Statement	STWDSTS accepts one primary address for each student whom it serves When the father and mother and/or guardian have joint custody of a student, then the following procedure applies.
Procedure	Since transportation is provided to a student based on a single primary address, the student’s alternate address shall be handled in accordance with STWDSTS Policy (017) Courtesy Transportation. Joint Custody Transportation is only considered when both addresses are within the attendance boundary of the school. If Joint Custody Transportation is not available; the father and mother and/or guardian must decide which address is the primary address Transportation will be provided from that address if it meets all eligibility criteria.
Joint Custody Alternating Each Week	On a permanent basis, when a student resides alternately for one week with his/her father or guardian, and the next week with his/her mother or guardian, transportation services can be granted by STWDSTS, in accordance with the STWDSTS Policy (017) Courtesy Transportation.
Joint Custody During Same Week	On a permanent basis, when a student resides, during the same week alternately with his/her father or guardian for a few days, and then with his/ her mother or guardian for another few days, STWDSTS can grant transportation services if: The student is in Grade 9 or a higher grade and the alternate address meets the eligibility criteria.