8660 - TRANSPORTING STUDENTS BY PRIVATE VEHICLE

These guidelines are to be followed whenever a staff member will be transporting students by a private vehicle whether it be his/her vehicle or some other person's. This guideline does not apply if the vehicle is a bus or van chartered from a licensed operator. In such cases, the Transportation Department shall be responsible for arranging for the chartered vehicle.

1. Determine that transportation by District vehicle is either not available or is not feasible.
2. Make sure that the intended private vehicle is in proper working condition, seat belts are available for each passenger, and the vehicle is insured for liability as required in Policy 8660.
3. Any students under the age of twelve (12) who are transported in a private vehicle are to be seated in the rear seat(s) of the vehicle.
4. If the trip is out-of-town and the transportation is approved, arrange for a copy of each student's Emergency Medical Authorization Form, which is to be kept in the vehicle during the entire trip.
5. Provide the school office with a list of names of the students who will be riding in the vehicle.
6. Upon return of the vehicle to the school, make sure each student has proper transportation home and remain at the school, until all students have left school property.

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