Welcome to Sand Springs Public Schools Transportation
COVID-19 Message
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are altering many of our practices to try and reduce the risk of viral spread.
Sanitization Process
- School Buses will be sanitized between and after each bus route
- Seats will be sprayed with a disinfectant cleaner (HOCl)
- Handrails will be sprayed and wiped down with the same disinfectant cleaner
About HOCl disinfectant cleaner
- HOCl (aka HypoChlorus acid) is a very weak-to-neutral disinfectant cleaner which has been used for surgical, medical, military and food industries for nearly a century
- HOCl is the product of salt, water and electricity
- Is EPA registered
- Meets CDC guidelines
- Is known as Natures Cleanser
- Kills a wide range of pathogens (including COVID).
- Can be used a different concentrations for different rates of COVID kill
- 1000ppm: 10 min kill
- 2000ppm: 5 min kill
- 4000ppm: 1 min kill
- Sanitizer and disinfectant
- pH Neutral
- Should NOT affect Asthma, allergies, or cause eye, nose, throat, lung, skin or other irritation or burns
- Does NOT bleach or discolor clothing/fabric
- Is Non-Toxic: is actually naturally produced by white blood cells of all mammals and plays an important role in the immune system killing pathogens
- Non-caustic
- Is most comparable to swimming pool water or human tears.
- Is non-synthetic and fragrance free (although it does smell like a swimming pool)
- Can be used on soft surfaces at low concentrations
- Should not leave a residue behind
- Does not require rinsing after application
- Is frequently used in cleansers such as shampoo
- Is recommended by NAPT (National Associate of Pupil Transportation) for usage on School Buses
- Is frequently used in the hospital and food environments
- Does not contribute to superbug formation
The Sand Springs Schools Transportation Department plays an important role in providing a safe and efficient bus ride for the students of the school district. We believe a first-class education starts with providing our students with a superior bus ride to and from school.
Transportation Eligibility
Pre-K:
- Not eligible for School Bus transportation.
Elementary:
- Students must live greater than 0.5 miles from their school of attendance.
- Students may not board the bus outside of the attendance boundary for the school of attendance.
Secondary
- Students must live greater than 1.0 miles from their school of attendance.
- Students may not board the bus outside of the attendance boundary for the school of attendance.
Transfer Students
- Once enrolled in the district, Transfer Students are allowed to ride the School Bus if they board at a pre-existing bus stop. New bus stops will not be created for a Transfer Student.
Bus Rental/Lease
In addition to providing School Buses for internal field trips and athletic trips, Sand Springs Public Schools will also rent/lease School Buses with drivers to various organizations in the Tulsa Area including churches, youth-groups and various other non-profit organizations.
If you are interested in renting a school bus from us, please go to our School Bus Rental section under Online Tools above or by clicking here.