FILE:  EDAE

Cf:  IFCB

 

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IN PRIVATE VEHICLES

 

 

The Ouachita Parish School Board recognizes that there are times in which private vehicles are used to transport students to and from school sponsored events.  The Board directs that such transportation services shall only be utilized in emergency situations as authorized by the principal. Otherwise, proper student transportation, i.e., Board owned or operated vehicles, shall be used.  The use of any van, cargo or passenger, in any capacity, for the purpose of transporting students to or from any school-related activity shall be prohibited.

 

When private vehicles are to be used to transport students, such vehicles shall be chosen in advance of the anticipated usage, whenever possible.  In situations where private vehicles are to be used for transporting students to school related activities, the following guidelines shall be adhered to:

 

  1. The driver of a vehicle should be restricted to a teacher, parent, or legal guardian.
     

  2. All students shall have written permission from their parent or legal guardian to travel with the group on file with the principal or his/her designee prior to any travel.
     

  3. The number of students transported shall be limited to the recommended capacity of the vehicle.  Seat belts shall be available for every passenger and each occupant of the vehicle shall buckle with the appropriate seat belt.
     

  4. A photocopy of a valid driver’s license of the driver(s) and insurance card of the vehicle shall be submitted to school personnel by the intended driver.  A minimum insurance coverage shall be required for any personal vehicles used to transport students.  Appropriate documentation shall be made that the driver of the vehicle and the vehicle's owner are aware that their insurance shall be the first line of defense in the event of an accident.
     

  5. Prior to the use of the vehicle, written permission shall be given by the driver and/or owner of the vehicle to enable School Board personnel to obtain a complete motor vehicle driving record of the driver and/or owner of the vehicle.

 

 

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:81

Board minutes, 5-11-04

 

Ouachita Parish School Board