CODE F9
(MANDATORY)[1]

POLICY: TRANSPORTATION

Policy
Where it is reasonably necessary, the __________________ School District will furnish transportation on public roads to students who reside within _____________________. The district may provide transportation to non resident students as authorized by the school board.

Implementation
The superintendent will establish routes and designate stops after considering both the safety of children and efficiency of operation. The superintendent will consider the following factors when determining routes and stops.

1. The age and health of pupils,

2. Distance to be traveled,

3. Condition of the road, and

4. Type of highway.

The superintendent may consider any other factors he or she deems appropriate when establishing routes and designated stops.

The superintendent shall submit to the school board for approval any contracts, leases or purchases necessary to maintain and operate transportation equipment,[2] and shall include in his or her annual report to the board information as to all pupils transported by the school district and the expense thereof.[3]

Date Warned:
Date Adopted:
Legal Reference(s):	16 V.S.A. §§1221, 1222, 1224 (Student transportation)
	16 V.S.A. §1551 (Technical center transport)
Cross Reference:	Bus Discipline (F2)

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[1] 16 V.S.A. 1222(a) requires a transportation policy. “Each board shall adopt a transportation policy for pupils required to attend school in accordance with the procedure specified in section 563(1) of this title. The policy must take into consideration the transportation needs of pupils supported by, but not limited to, such factors as age and health of pupils, distance to be traveled, condition of the road and type of highway. The policy shall be adopted by the board and….filed in the office of the principal in each school in the district.”

[2] See 16 V.S.A. 1221.

[3] See 16 V.S.A. 1224.