IC Imagine’s transportation program uses community-based bus stops to pick-up and drop-off students each day.  Routes/stops are added as bus drivers are secured and funding is available.  As a charter school, IC Imagine does not receive funds designated for transportation like traditional schools.

Current ACTIVE Community Bus Stop for 23-24 school year:

• Fletcher United Methodist Church (50 Library Road, Fletcher)

Community Bus Stops ON HOLD (are not operating at this time):

• Mount Carmel Child Enrichment Center (201 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville);

• Pole Creek Baptist Church (96 Snow Hill Church Rd, Candler);

• Oak Hill United Methodist Church (277 Oak Hill Rd, Candler) and

• Asheville Outlets (800 Brevard Road) *MORNING PICK UP ONLY*

Due to a shortage of bus drivers, we do not have a timeline for the restart of these bus stops.

APPLY FOR A BUS ROUTE

We accept applications for bus routes throughout the year; however, there is no guarantee a spot is available as many routes have a wait list.  To be considered for ridership, families must complete the following two steps.

1. Complete the online Bus Rider Application. Submission of an application does not guarantee placement.  We expect each bus to be full with a waitlist.  We will communicate with families if they have been assigned or placed on the waitlist, and provide information about how to effectively engage as an assigned or waitlisted family.

2. Submit your Bus Rider Agreement to the Front Office.  Signed agreements are required to be considered for placement on a bus.  Copies are available at the front desk if you are unable to print one at home.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Information will be sent via email and text.

• Families are encouraged to download the IC Imagine app for mobile devices and allow notifications.

PARENT PRESENTATION

PARKING LOCATIONS AT BUS STOPS

PICK UP AND DROP OFF TIMES

• Be on time!  Our bus drivers have families too, please be respectful of their time.  The bus will not wait for you in the morning and you should be waiting for the bus when it arrives in the afternoon.

• Wednesday Afternoons (Early Release) -

  At this time, the bus will not operate for dismissal on early release Wednesdays.

BUS DRIVERS

We continue to seek bus drivers, so if you know anyone who has their CDL license and is seeking work, please direct them to apply through our Job Board on NC Teacher Match.

FUTURE ROUTES

When a new route is ready to begin, we will notify families of the Community Bus Stop’s location.  Families will be given the opportunity to apply if they live near that area and would like to use the bus.  We will communicate with families if their children have been assigned or placed on the waitlist, and provide information about how to effectively engage as an assigned or waitlisted family.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at  studentservices@icimagine.org