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2025-2026

2025-2026 School Bus Pass Information

 

Great news! No Transportation lottery is needed for the 2025-26 school year.

Families who signed up before the deadline there is no lottery needed.

  • If you are planning on applying for our District's Free or Reduced Meal Program this school year, you must complete this process before purchasing your child's bus pass, as NO REFUNDS will be issued.

     

    Child Nutrition Website - Free or Reduced Meal Program application opens July 1st.

     

    Once your child has been approved for the Free or Reduced Meal Program, bring your email confirmation to the CV Adult School to purchase your child's bus pass. 

    Castro Valley Adult School 

    Castro Valley, Ca 94546

    (510) 886-1000

    • Take your child to the CV Adult School to purchase their bus pass
    • A photo of your child will be taken
    • The School Bus Rules Consent Form (given @ the Adult School) will need the parent/guardian & student signatures
    • A listing of the bus schedule will be provided
    • A map of the bus stop will be provided

     

    Castro Valley Adult School office hours:

    Monday - Thursday:  8 AM - 6 PM

    Friday:  8 AM - 4 PM

    Phone #:  510-886-1000

     

    Castro Valley Adult School 

    Castro Valley, Ca 94546

    (510) 886-1000

  • IMPORTANT:

You must purchase your child’s bus pass at The Castro Valley Adult School located at 4430 Alma Ave. Castro Valley, Ca 94546 by the end of the day on 08/05/2025 to avoid losing your spot!

 

Thank you,

Tracey Vierra, CVUSD Transportation Supervisor

tvierra@cv.k12.ca.us ~ 510-537-3000 ext. 6901

 

Nancy Nodal, CVUSD Transportation Office Technician

nnodal@cv.k12.ca.us ~ 510-537-3000 ext. 6915

***New for the 2025-2026 school year***

The Transportation team is excited to announce that there will be new bus routes this upcoming school year to serve the Columbia and Briar Ridge neighborhoods.

 

Additionally, there will be elementary bussing available for students at Vannoy Elementary that live in the Columbia and Briar Ridge neighborhoods, and for Independent Elementary students that live in Five Canyons.

  • Annual Pass

    • All Day.............................$565
    • Annual Reduced…….…..$225

     

    Semester Pass

    • All Day………………….... $350
    • Semester Reduced……....$139
    • Replacement Bus Pass….$25

    • Cash, Check, Money Order, Visa, and Mastercard are accepted.
    • Payment plans are available. Inquire at time of purchase if you need to set up a payment plan.
    •  

    Purchase bus passes at the Castro Valley Adult School.

    ***When purchasing bus passes, students  must be present to have their picture taken.

    Last years passes will NOT be accepted

     

    Castro Valley Adult School                                           

    4430 Alma Ave.

    Castro Valley, Ca 94546

    (510) 886-1000

In the meantime we want to highlight a transportation resource available to students whose families experience financial hardship. The Student Transit Pass Program offers free Clipper Cards to eligible 6th to 12th graders with free AC Transit bus fares and discounted BART fares (English, Español, 广东话Guǎngdōng huà).

 

Sincerely,

Aaron Ackerman, Director of Maintenance, Operations and Transportation

Tracey Vierra, Supervisor of Transportation

 

Name Position Contact Information
Tracey Vierra Transportation Supervisor      

510 537-3000 ext 6901

tvierra@cv.k12.ca.us
Jefforey Acosta Heavy Duty Mechanic

510 537-3000 ext 6907

jacosta@ cv.k12.ca.us
Lucas Panconi  Mechanic

510 538-8833 ext 6907

lucas.panconi@cv.k12.ca.us
Aaron Ackerman MOT Director

510 537-3000 ext 6902

aackerman@cv.k12.ca.us

Nancy Nodal

 Office Technician

 510 537-3000 ext 6915

nnodal@cv.k12.ca.us

  • Castro Valley is fortunate to have a home-to-school transportation program. The Transportation Department safely transports an average of 350 students per day to and from school. We also transport students on field trips and district sports teams to and from games. 

    • To have a safe and reliable fleet of school buses and special education vans.
    • To provide the students with properly maintained equipment in a clean environment.
    • To utilize all training resources available to give drivers and mechanics the tools needed to meet and exceed department standards.
    • To maintain a transportation department that the School District, staff and community can be proud of.

  • To be qualified as a school bus driver you need to have a CDL (commercial driver's license) and a clean driving record. You will also have to complete special training. Because school bus drivers work with children, you will need to pass a background check. 

     

    The California Department of Education, in compliance with EC 39831.3, requires the District Office and all school sites to have a Transportation Safety Plan available for view at all times. A Transportation Safety Plan provides District employees, families, and students with procedures and guidelines to ensure the safe transportation of students.  The plan shall be revised as required on annual basis.

Additional Field Trip forms for staff are located in the Frequently Used Forms folder on the Staff Resources tab.