Transportation of Students – Buses

It is the intent of this administrative regulation to reduce risk to the greatest intent possible.  The different needs of districts are recognized, however, the following guidelines are present as appropriate practices in regard to school bus use.

A “school bus” is any motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained for the transportation of any school pupil at or below the 12^th grade level to or from a public or private school. (545 VC)

Home-School Transportation

Permitted passengers

• District enrolled students
• Students enrolled in other districts with a valid inter-district transportation agreement
• Authorized personnel for the purpose of monitoring, training, or testing
• Bus driver trainees

Prohibited passengers (including but not limited to)

• Employees riding bus to/from work
• Parents
• Children not enrolled in district programs
• Community Members

Activity Trips

Permitted passengers

• Students with valid activity trip forms
• Teachers & Instructional Assistants
• Adults acting as chaperones with valid activity trip forms
• Coaches and Managers
• Support Staff/Volunteers (i.e. statisticians, trainers)

Prohibited passengers

• Children not enrolled in district programs