711.6R1A PRIVATE USE OF SCHOOL BUS- BY EMPLOYEE FOR STUDENTS

The Emmetsburg Community School Board of Education may furnish a school bus, suburban, van or car to an organization of, or sponsoring activities for children, attending this school district. Employees may arrange for parents to assist in driving. The following conditions must be met by any of the above groups in order to be considered eligible to use a school district school bus:

Bus

1. The bus must be driven by a school bus driver who is under contract with the district.

2. The driver salary will be paid at the school rate and the charge for the bus for fuel and parking fees.

3. No out-of-state trips.

4. No more than two passengers per seat to be allowed per bus.

5. The bus will not travel over 65 miles per hour on an interstate trip.

6. The "School Bus' signs shall be covered and the flashing warning lamps and stop arm made inoperable.

7. No bus would be provided when it would conflict with the use of the bus for the regular students of the school district.

8. All requests must be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools at least one week before the scheduled use of the bus.

9. The sponsoring agent will be liable for any damage to the bus and returned to the district in the same condition as it was when checked out.

Suburban, van or car

1. School bus signs shall be removed.

2. Sponsoring Employee or board approved volunteer coach must have valid driver’s license. 

3. Actual fuel costs will be charged to sponsoring employee