Elementary Parent Information for End of Year (2).pdf
Transportation Communication
OSTA continues to work with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), Ottawa
Catholic School Board (OCSB) and Ottawa Public Health (OPH) to deliver safe transportation
for bused students during the COVID-19 pandemic. We thank you for your ongoing patience
as we navigate these uncertain times and will continue to update parents throughout the
summer and the beginning of the school year.
Information Accuracy Affects OSTA's Planning
Are you moving or changing daycare providers? Considering Extended Day Program parttime or 5 days a week? Your decisions, and school data, affect OSTA's accuracy when we
plan routes. During these complex times, it is critical that parents give their school the
most accurate information AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to avoid extended waiting for a
transportation change in the fall. OSTA is anticipating increased operational pressures which
will delay changes. Get your information in soon to be sure your eligible child has a spot
reserved on a bus.
Joint Custody and Transportation to Two Homes
RENEWAL Joint Custody Transportation Forms need to be submitted every year. Only one
parent needs to complete the renewal form, providing there are no changes to the existing
schedule, including access days and stop locations.
Renewal Joint Custody Forms must be submitted NO LATER THAN June 30th
NEW Joint Custody Transportation Forms, and any joint custody transportation changes,
must be submitted by June 1st, and then, only if the request can be safely accommodated
and there is room on the required vehicle.
Empty Seats/Courtesy Seating – Possible Suspension
Physical distancing on yellow buses may continue to be enforced for the 2021/2022 school
year. This impact would continue to significantly reduce available seating capacity and
would mean a continued suspension of the Empty Seat program until such time as
physical distancing on school buses is no longer required. We encourage parents to plan
ahead and practice walking their children to school over the summer