West Clermont Local School District
Administrative Guidelines
 

3440C - USE OF SCHOOL VEHICLE FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS

The District has established the following guidelines for the use of school-owned vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.

 A.Regularly scheduled use will be authorized by the Superintendent.

 B.Only school personnel will be authorized to operate the vehicle. The vehicle is to be used only for school business.

 C.Requirement for Continuation of School Vehicle Use:

  1.No unauthorized personnel are allowed in these vehicles at any time without the approval of the Superintendent.

  2.No repair work will be performed on the vehicle without the Director of Operations approval.

  3.Mileage will be recorded on a weekly basis.

  4.All accidents and related injuries will be reported in writing immediately (no matter how minor) to the Director of Operations. Drivers shall report to Director of Operations any parking or traffic ticket incurred while operating a school vehicle, along with proof of payment.

  5.All accidents must be reported to the law enforcement agency where the accident takes place at the time of the accident.

  6.The designated operator is responsible for cleanliness of the vehicle both inside and outside.

  7.Before any out-of-district trips are made with the vehicle, the authorized driver shall check the vehicle for any maintenance problems.

  8.Employees shall notify Director of Operations of traffic violations such as DUI, reckless operation. The Board may annually check the employee’s driving record. License suspensions or revocations shall be reported to Director of Operations immediately.

  9.Drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts in accordance with Ohio law. Drivers shall obey all State and local traffic laws.

  10.Transporting cargo unrelated to the performance of school business is prohibited.

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