8660 - INCIDENTAL TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS BY PRIVATE VEHICLE

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

This guideline also does not apply to parents' private arrangements for the transport of their own children.

1. The District will require the driver to affirm and certify that the intended private vehicle is in proper working condition, seat belts are available for each passenger, and the vehicle is insured for liability in an amount not less than the monetary limits set forth in R.C. 4509.51:
2. Obtain written consent from each student's parent using Form 8660 F2 - Parental Consent for Transportation by Private Vehicle. No student shall be allowed to ride in the vehicle without the student's parent's written consent. 
3. If the trip is out-of-town and the transportation is approved, obtain a copy of each student's Emergency Medical Authorization Form 5341 F1, which is to be kept in the vehicle during the entire trip.
4. Provide the school office with a list of names of the students who will be riding in the vehicle.
5. 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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