It is the policy of the Board of Education to provide transportation for those students whose distance from their school makes this service necessary within the limitations established by State law and the regulations of the State Superintendent of Instruction. Such laws and rules shall govern any question not covered by this policy.

Any exceptions to the limits are stated in administrative guidelines. These exceptions have been established through current examination of the District's transportation practices. Future exceptions to policy may be determined where appropriate.

Transportation of eligible vocational or special education children between their home areas and schools outside the District shall be arranged through the use of Board-owned vehicles, through cooperation with other districts, through commercial carriers, and/or by other means in the most efficient and economical manner.

Transportation to and from school shall be provided for each student residing in the District and attending a State-chartered nonpublic school that is located within the thirty (30) minute travel limitation established by State law on the same basis as established for resident students as set forth above. Chartered nonpublic school students who are transported by the Board may be assigned to ride on buses upon which resident students are also assigned.

Transportation between home area and school will be provided for each resident child attending a State approved nonpublic school in accordance with State guidelines.

Bus routes shall be established so that an authorized bus stop is available within reasonable walking distance of the home of every resident student entitled to transportation services.

The Board authorizes the installation and use of video recording devices in the school busses to assist the drivers in providing for the safety and well-being of the students while on a bus.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing and implementing appropriate administrative guidelines for this policy.

R.C. 3313.66, 3319.41, 3327.01 et seq., 4511.01 (F)
R.C. 4511.75 et seq.
A.C. 3301-51-10, 3301-83-01 et seq., 3301-83-08

Revised 5/18/98
Revised 8/19/02
Revised 2/24/03
Revised 2/22/10