Transportation Department
The Transportation Department is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school each day across Grant Parish. Our drivers, mechanics, and operations staff work together to maintain reliable service, keep buses in top condition, and ensure that every student’s ride is safe and consistent.
Families are encouraged to contact the Transportation Department with bus safety questions, route concerns, transportation forms, or student bus information updates.
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Transportation Staff
All calls are answered through the Grant Parish Public Schools central office at 318-627-3274. Use the extensions below to reach the appropriate transportation staff member.
Ty Melton
Transportation Director
Doris Philips
Bus Operations & Training Coordinator
Willis Dubois
Bus Fleet Maintenance Coordinator
Richard Bonner
Bus Mechanic
318-627-3274 Main Office
Forms and Resources
Download forms, submit online requests, and review transportation resources for students, families, school staff, and property owners. Unless otherwise noted, completed student forms should be returned to your child’s bus driver.
Families should review the Bus Rider’s Handbook and complete any required student transportation forms as soon as possible. Contact the Transportation Department if you are unsure which form applies to your child.
Bus Rider’s Handbook
Complete rules, safety guidelines, and behavior expectations for students and families. Includes the bus code of conduct and bus stop policies.
View Handbook →Bus Rules for Parents
A one-page summary of bus rules for students to review with their parents. Sign and return to your child’s bus driver as soon as possible.
Download PDF →Emergency Student Information Form
Provide your child’s emergency contacts and any special needs or concerns your bus driver should know. Return to your child’s driver as soon as possible.
Download PDF →Elementary Student Bus Drop-Off Release Form
For parents of PreK–3rd grade students who wish to authorize unsupervised drop-off at the bus stop. Complete, sign, and return to your child’s driver by the date provided on the form.
Download PDF →Field Trip / Activity Bus Request Form
For school staff requesting transportation for field trips, athletic events, academic activities, or other approved school-related trips. Submit the request using the online form.
Open Form →School Bus Turnaround and Private Road Permission Form
For property owners who wish to authorize school buses to use private property for turnarounds or as a bus stop route. This form requires notarization and is subject to inspection and approval by the Transportation Manager.
Download PDF →Need Help with Transportation?
Contact the Transportation Department for questions about bus safety, student transportation forms, bus stop concerns, route questions, field trip transportation requests, or private road and turnaround requests.
Main Office:
318-627-3274
Colfax, Louisiana 71417
Extension 1106