The Board of Education authorizes the transportation by private vehicle of students of the District.

Any such transportation must be approved in advance and in writing by the Building Administrator in accordance with the Superintendent's administrative guidelines.

A parent or guardian must sign a permission slip which indicates that transportation is or may be by private vehicle.

No person shall be approved for the transportation of students in a private vehicle who is not an employee of this Board, an approved volunteer, the parent of a student enrolled in this District and the holder of a currently-valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Michigan.

No person shall be permitted to transport students who is not the holder of automobile liability and personal injury insurance in the amount required by District administrative guidelines. The Superintendent may withdraw the authorization of any private vehicle driver whose insurance is not adequate.

The owner of any private vehicle used for the transportation of students must also have appropriate insurance and must conform to registration requirements of the State.

The responsibility of professional staff members for the discipline and control of students will extend to their transportation of students in a private vehicle. Drivers who are not professional staff members are requested to report student misconduct to the principal.

A.C. Rule 340.282

Adopted 3/02