The Misawa Student Transportation Office (STO) is located in Building 514, next to the Tax Office and the Area Defense Council. We can be reached at 226-9119 and are usually open from 0730-1600 year-round. During vacation periods please call for an appointment.
Bus Passes:
Any student riding the bus must have a current school year bus pass in their possession. 
New Students: Bus passes can generally be processed in about 10 minutes. Please obtain a “DODEA School Bus Registration” form from the Registrar and complete it before coming to the STO. Bring the student for a photo.
Returning Students:  A current-year bus pass will be mailed in August, assuming that the STO has a recent student photo on file. No passes will be mailed if the photo is older than May of the previous school year. STO staff will arrange to photograph students at the school during the Spring. In other cases, parents will be required to bring the student to the STO for a photograph before a new bus pas will be issued..
Changes: In most cases parents may update important information telephonically by calling the STO at 226-9119. Parents may also email the STO at “Misawa-STO@pac.dodea.edu”.
Lost Passes: If Parents cannot locate their child’s bus pass after a reasonable search, the parent may call the STO at 226-9119 and request a clearly-marked duplicate pass. In most cases; we will then send the pass out with the bus. We do not issue a duplicate pass without speaking to the parents first. Students who habitually lose their bus pass may face suspension from the bus or other disciplinary action from the school.
Students may not ride a different bus than their assigned bus. Daily changes are not authorized. However; parents may contact the STO to arrange for temporary bus passes in certain situations. If your child will be staying with another family, please provide the STO (as well as the School) with a copy of your Power-of-Attorney.
Please turn-in bus passes no longer needed.
Eligibility:
Eligibility is based on the location of a student’s home. Bus stops are centrally located and a student may be expected to walk up to one mile to a bus stop. Most of the housing on Main Base is within the Walking Zone of Sollars Elementary School.  The bus Commuting Area for Sollars is a designated part of the 800-area and Off-Base as described below:
On Base:
 School Bus service is provided to families living in these quarters:
863, 864, 865, 866, 870, 871, 872, 873, 876, 877, 878, 880, 881, 882, 884, 886, 893
The bus stop for the 800 area is centrally located in front of building 897.
Off-Base:   

• School bus transportation is provided within a limited area in close proximity to Misawa Air Base. IF YOU SELECT HOUSING OUTSIDE OF THIS COMMUTING AREA THEN YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO TRANSPORT YOUR STUDENT TO THE NEAREST EXISTING BUS STOP.
• School bus routes will not be altered to accommodate sponsors moving outside of the commuting area, or outside the walking distance of an existing bus stop.  You are urged to verify the proximity of an existing school bus stop BEFORE entering into any lease.
• The commuting area is illustrated on the map (link below). It is that area which is:

• South of the base.
• East of the railroad tracks
• West of the “Tobu Kamikita Koiki Nodo” road.
• North of the hwy 10 and toll road interchange and Kibi Shrine.
• WITHIN ONE MILE WALKING DISTANCE OF AN EXISTING BUS STOP.

Safety & Behavior Standards for School Bus Riders:
ONAND AROUND SCHOOL BUSES STUDENTS WILL:

• Promptly comply with the bus driver's or monitor's instructions.
• Arrive at your bus stop at least five minutes before the departure time printed on your bus pass.
• Wait for the bus well back from the curb; do not approach the bus until it is stopped and the door is opened.
• Never, Ever, go or reach under the bus for any reason. Tell the driver if you drop something. If the bus is already moving; stay back and let it run over your dropped item.
• Board and exit the bus in an orderly, safe manner.
• Present bus pass when boarding the bus and upon demand.
• Remain seated while on the bus.
• Talk with other passengers in a normal voice.
• Keep all parts of the body inside the bus windows.
• Keep aisles, steps, and empty seats free from obstruction.
• Remain fully and properly clothed.
• Treat the driver, monitor, and fellow students with respect.
• Treat the bus and other private property with care.
• Comply with the Behavior Standards for School Bus Students.
• Use headphones when listening to radios, walkmans, etc
• Use cell phones only in a manner which does not disturb other bus occupants. E-mail or C-mail is preferred.
• Contain large items such as musical instruments, skateboards, etc in a protective case or bag.
• After exiting the bus; move away and do not talk to friends through the windows, run after or chase the bus.
• Tell the Driver or Monitor if you are afraid to get off the bus for any reason. Any student of any age may stay on the bus and be returned safely to school with no repercussions.

ON OR AROUND SCHOOL BUSES STUDENTS WILL NOT:

• Fight, push, shove, or trip other passengers.
• Stand or move while the bus is in motion.
• Open windows or extend any item or part of the body from the bus.
• Participate in/or encourage horseplay.
• Use any spray such as, hair spray, perfume or deodorant.
• Run, jump, and swing on ceiling or seat rails.
• Throw or shoot objects in any way.
• Ride unauthorized bus; loan bus pass to another person.
• Litter in or outside of the bus.
• Consume food or drink to include gum and candy.
• Spit or use saliva in any manner.
• Use profanity, make derogatory racial, ethnic, sexual remarks, or use obscene gestures or speech.
• Harass or create an intimidating environment.
• Burn material including cigarettes or pipes.
• Possess or use knives or guns.
• Possess pornographic material or gamble.
• Vandalize the school bus.
• Possess illegal drugs or alcohol.
• Assault other individuals
• Use or possess unacceptable items identified in the school Code of Conduct

School bus transportation is a privilege for your family member(s) and may be suspended or revoked. Disciplinary measures are taken in co-ordination with the administration of Sollars Elementary School.
Pedestrian Safety
Sidewalks and roadways are icy and snowpacked during the winter. Children playing on snow piled next to roadways are in danger of slipping into the roadway. On or off base:

• Cross the street ONLY at crosswalks (Parents, too, please).
• Look both ways before entering the crosswalk and raise your arm to request drivers to stop.
• Wait for oncoming vehicles to stop before crossing.
• Walk on sidewalks - stay off of the roads.
• Parents must know and comply with Misawa AB Community Standards regarding children outside.
• Wear and outfit your children with reflective gear.
• Do not talk or get into cars with strangers.

Bicycle & Skateboard Safety

• The helmet does no good if it is not buckled.
• The ground is harder than your head.
• Use bike lights and reflective gear. Not so you can see; but so that drivers can see YOU.

Authority
The Misawa Student Transportation Office is a component of the DoDDS Pacific-DDESS Guam; Japan District Student Transportation Office headquartered at Yokota AFB. Our operations are conducted IAW DoD Regulation 4500.36-R Chapter 6 Section 3.