Transportation

BUS TRANSPORTATION (937-848-4029) 

Each student is expected to follow the school policy, bus rules, and guidelines set by the Board of Education, Administration, and State of Ohio. Students should be at their bus stop (place of safety) at least five (5) minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time.

• Students not sitting properly on a seat will receive three (3) warnings before a formal write-up.

• Students must stay seated until the bus is at a complete stop and the airbrake is on. Three (3) warnings before a formal write-up.

• Students must be respectful of drivers at all times. First offense will result in a formal write-up. The Building Principal will be notified. Parents will be called or notified.

• Students not at their assigned “safe spot” before the bus arrives and after drop off will result in formal write-up. A parent will be notified.

• Students attempting to board another bus without proper permission and paperwork will result in formal write-up and sent to the authorized bus. The Building Principal and parents will be notified. To ride another bus, students must submit a request to the transportation office 72 hours in advance.

• Verbal altercation or foul language will result in an immediate formal write-up and one (1) day suspension of bus privileges. The Building Principal will be contacted for any further discipline.

• Physical altercation or touching someone in an unkind way will result in an immediate formal write-up and at least three (3) days suspension of bus privileges. The Building Principal will be contacted for any further discipline. Parents will be notified.

• Any act of vandalism, marking or destroying any part of a bus will result in a formal write-up. Parents will be billed for replacement or repair. The Building Principal will be contacted for any further discipline.

• Throwing of any object inside or out of the bus window will result in formal write-up and possible suspension of bus privileges. Principal and parents will be notified.

• Possession or use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol will result in immediate suspension of bus privileges and referral to the Building Principal and Superintendent for further discipline. Parents will be notified.

• Carrying of weapons will result in immediate suspension of bus privileges and referral to Building Principal and Superintendent for further discipline. Parents will be notified.

• Eating and drinking will not be permitted on the bus unless medically necessary and permission given from the Transportation Supervisor. Bellbrook schools reserves the right to deny transportation to students who create an unsafe environment on the buses. 

• The use of any device to record unauthorized photos, videos, or audio is strictly prohibited on the bus.

This form is ONLY for parents whose students live within the district but attend non-public schools.

If your student lives in our district and is attending a non-public school, please fill out this form to initiate a transportation request.

When the form is complete, you will be contacted to discuss the request.

Transportation requests are required to be submitted by September 1, 2026, in order for transportation to be provided. 

For the 2026-27 school year, please login to FinalForms to access your student's bus information, which will be located on the Transportation Form. 

Once your information is in FinalForms, StopFinder will be used to communicate with parents about their bus and for daily communications. 

All bus information will be available after August 1, 2026.

Fill out this parking permit application completely and bring it to the office at BHS with payment to obtain a parking permit.

Transportation Ineligibility Zones for the 2026-2027 School Year

Transportation Ineligibility Zones around each school in the district for the 2026-2027 school year. These maps are for illustrative purposes only. If you have questions related to your student's transportation options, please email the Transportation Office 

Bell Creek Intermediate / Bellbrook Middle School / Bellbrook High School

Stephen Bell Elementary