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Idaho School Transportation Data Elements
At-a-Glance* (2005-2006 School Year)

updated 12/15/06
Public School Districts**

114

# Public Schools**

681

Public & Parochial School K-12 Students

261,907

Students Transported at Public Expense

99,306

Percent Transported at Public Expense

40%

Estimated Annual Student Rides
(based on a 180-day school year)

44,282,304

District-Owned Buses

1,937

Contractor-Owned Buses

743

Total School Buses

2,680

Annual K-12 Expenditures
(all revenue sources)****

$1.219 bn

K-12 Transportation Expenditure

$63,351,691

Percent School Transportation Cost of Total Annual K-12 Expenditure

5.2%

*2007 STN Buyer's Guide
** Naitonal Education Association, 2003
****National Association of State Budget Officers, 2005

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Idaho School Transportation Contacts:

Ray Merical, School Transportation Supervisor
Pupil Transportation Department

Idaho State Department of Education
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0027
208/332-6851
208-334-3484
rfmerical@sde.idaho.gov

Idaho Association for Pupil Transportation
Alicia Bywater, president
c/o Minidoka County School District #331
633 Fremont Ave.
Rupert, ID 83350
208/436-3311
208-436-4225
abywater@sd331.k12.id.us
Over 150 members, comprised of school bus contractors, transportation administrators and supervisors, mechanics, bus drivers, assistants. Founded in 1975, association meets yearly and holds annual conference.

Idaho Head Start Contacts:

Idaho Head Start Association
Stan Burton, Executive Director
2417 Bank Drive, Suite 111
Boise, Idaho 83705
208/345-1182
208-345-1163
SBurton@idahoheadstartassoc.net

  Rules and Statutes Governing Pupil Transportation in Idaho
Title 33 Education, Chapter 15 Transportation of Pupils
Pupil Regulations and Rulemaking
Pupil Transportation Manual [PDF]

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