Generally, transporting students for school purposes is done in a vehicle owned by the school district and driven by a school bus driver. Students may be transported in private vehicles for school purposes. It is within the discretion of the superintendent to determine when this is appropriate.

Individuals transporting students for school purposes in private vehicles must have the permission of the superintendent. Prior to transporting student in private vehicles, the district may require the following:

The vehicle used to transport the student(s) is in good condition and meets all applicable safety requirements; The driver transporting the student(s) possesses a valid drivers' license; Proof of insurance has been supplied to the superintendent and the insurance satisfies the minimum coverage requirements for driving personal vehicles in the State of Iowa; and The parents of the student(s) have given written permission to the superintendent.

The school district assumes no responsibility for those students who have not received the approval of the superintendent and who ride in private vehicles for school purposes.  If transportation is not provided by the school district or if transportation provided by the school district is declined by the student or parent/guardian, then the responsibility and corresponding liability for transportation for school purposes shall rest solely with the student and parent/guardian.

This policy statement applies to transportation of students for school purposes in addition to transporting students to and from their designated attendance center. It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.

 

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 285; 321. 281 I.A.C. 43.

 

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I.C. Iowa Code	Description
Iowa Code § 279.8	Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees
Iowa Code § 285	Transportation Aid
Iowa Code § 321	Motor Vehicles

Cross References

Code	Description
401.07	Employee Travel Compensation

 

Approved: 02/20/23             Reviewed: 02/20/23             Revised: 02/20/23

 

The use of students, the school district name, or its buildings and sites for advertising and promoting products and/or services of entities and organizations operating for a profit is disallowed. Nonprofit entities and organizations may be allowed to use students, the school district name, or its buildings and sites if the purpose is educationally related and prior approval has been obtained from the board.

 

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code § 279.8

 

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I.C. Iowa Code	Description
Iowa Code § 279.8	Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees

Cross References

Code	Description
504.05	Student Fund Raising
504.05-R(1)	Student Fund Raising
704.06	Online Fundraising Campaigns/Crowdfunding

 

Approved: 02/20/23             Reviewed: 02/20/23            Revised: 06/16/14