8651 - BOARD-OWNED VEHICLES
It shall be the policy of the School Board that employee use of Board-owned vehicles shall be limited to those employees whose duties require such use.
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent and Board approval, a Board-owned vehicle may be assigned to an employee if, in the judgment of the Superintendent, specific work circumstances require it.
An employee may be assigned a vehicle if, in the judgment of the Superintendent, specific work circumstances require it.
The employee will use the assigned Board-owned vehicle for official Board business only, and will return the Board-owned vehicle to District property upon completion of his/her assigned duties daily.
In addition to using the assigned Board-owned vehicle for official Board business, the vehicle may be used for transportation to and from work. However, if the assigned Board-owned vehicle is used for transportation to and from work, the employee will be advised of the potential tax consequences for such routine use.
Volunteers may be transported on school buses, if space is available on established routes.
Unauthorized use of Board-owned vehicles will be cause for disciplinary action.
Employees who use a Board-owned vehicle shall notify their supervisor as to any accident or mechanical defect experienced with the vehicle. The Transportation Director shall arrange for necessary repairs to be made.
Failure to report an accident or a mechanical defect experienced when operating a Board-owned vehicle may be cause for disciplinary action.
The Superintendent shall require that all Board-owned vehicles are inspected at regular intervals. The vehicles shall be placed in the District’s garage(s) for repairs or service if needed.
Revised 3/12/24
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