Students scan their school bus ID cards on this pad as they get on and off the school bus each day.
All students in the East Greenbush Central School District are issued bus ID cards through the Student Finder system. The objective is to improve safety by allowing the Transportation Department to track where all students are during school transportation.
How it Works:
- All K-12 students have their own ID cards with their name on them.
- Students scan their card when getting on and off the school bus.
- Data, including the time and location, will be uploaded to the Transportation Department through the RFID card technology.
Once a student has scanned their card on a bus, the Student Finder software shows what bus that student is on and where they got on or off the bus. This will help the Transportation Department locate students should they board the wrong bus, they stay after school and take a late bus home, or schools are evacuated in the event of an emergency and students are brought to another location. This data is integrated with Stop Finder, which allows parents/guardians to see where their child’s bus is located.
Student Finder will also assist the Transportation Department evaluate ridership, which will help with bus route planning and state reporting requirements.
Should a student forget their bus card they will still be able to ride the bus to school.
Student Finder Q&A
Q: When did the Student Finder program begin?
A: Student Finder began in November 2023.
Q: Do students need to scan their card every time they get on the bus?
A: Yes. Students should scan their card every time they get on or off an East Greenbush CSD school bus.
Q: If my child forgets their Student Finder card, will they still be able to get on the school bus?
A: Yes. No student will be denied entry onto their school bus. However, we are asking parents/guardians to help support this program by reminding their children to remember their card every day and swipe it when getting on and off the bus. Please use the provided clips to attach the Student Finder card to their backpack so it is always available and easily accessible.
Q: What if my child loses their Student Finder card?
A: Please notify your teacher or bus driver and a new card will be printed for them.
Q: Will parents/guardians be able to get updates on where their child is located through Student Finder?
A: Yes. The ID cards are integrated with Stop Finder, which allows parents and guardians to see where their child’s bus is located.