In accordance with the Environment Protection Agency’s initiative to reduce pollution that is caused by school buses on school property, the Board will take steps to reduce the negative effect of diesel exhaust on indoor and outdoor air quality on school campuses. This effort shall include, but not be limited to, reducing bus idling time and reinforcing smart driving practices.

The Superintendent shall develop the administrative guidelines necessary to establish these practices in the District (see AG 8615).

Adopted 6/20/05