We received communication from the school updating us on the shortage of bus drivers and the rolling suspension that applied to every family in our public school district. I have documentation from them showing what dates my children would not have transportation, as it was a rolling suspension. Each family (depending on what route your child was on) would have one week of the month where the school would not provide transportation and it was the parent's responsibility. If I wanted to be reimbursed, I was required to fill out a transportation contract that listed my children's names, grades and schools and my name and address.
The transportation contract reads this way:
The parties agree as follows:
1. The parent shall transport or provide transportation for the student(s) to and from school or bus stop on the days when school is in session. The parent or guardian assures that a licensed or insured driver will transport the student. This contract is valid only when transportation for the route has been suspended.
2. The district will reimburse as follows: $50 reimbursement if the student rides the bus 7 or less times during a four week cycle. $100 reimbursement if the student rides the bus more than 7 times during a four week cycle. Note: If the total reimbursement exceeds more than $600 in a calendar year, a 1099 form will be filed with the IRS as required by law. A W-9 form (available on the Transportation website) must be completed and mailed to the school business office.
3. The payment shall be computed on the basis of the process described above. One payment will be made at the end of the school year on June 20, 2022.
I did have to fill out a W-9 and include it with the signed transportation contract.
The box on the 1099-MISC is box #3, "other income"
