Private Vehicle Transportation
1.0 “In Lieu” Transportation
The following procedures shall apply when “in lieu” transportation is used:
- All requests for “in lieu” transportation shall be directed to the transportation department.
- The transportation department shall distribute instructions and reimbursement claim forms for all approved requests. The driver of the private vehicle shall acknowledge that the driver or owner assumes full responsibility for any liability, property damage or collision claims associated with “in lieu” transportation.
- The school shall accept claim forms on a monthly basis and verify attendance, and transmit completed claim forms to the transportation department.
- The transportation department shall forward the complete claim forms to the business office.
2.0 Private Vehicle Transportation
Whenever students are transported via private auto during field trips, athletic events, or other officially sanctioned activities, the following requirements are necessary:
- The parent of each student shall sign form 6625F consenting to the use of private transportation.
- The district’s liability coverage shall cover the risk assumed by the district. The drive of the vehicle shall assume full responsibility for any liability or property damages, comprehensive, or collision claims made bay or against the driver or owner of the vehicle. The district shall not be obligated to pursue action against another party who may, through negligence, do damage to either persons or vehicles en-route to school events.
- Students are not permitted to transport other students to or from an athletic or extra- curricular activity.
Approved: August 31, 2012