Series 3000: Business/Non-Instructional Operations

3541.44 Transporting Students in Privately Owned Vehicles

The Board of Education recognizes that, in special circumstances, district employees may need to use private vehicles for school purposes. In particular, the Superintendent of his/her designee may authorize the transportation of students in private vehicles to transport a student or students to district-sponsored events when regular district transportation is unavailable.

The district assumes no liability unless the employee has prior authorization for such transportation.

District administrators will exercise caution in authorizing transportation of students in private vehicles, since the district potentially assumes liability for any accident claim which exceeds the driver's automotive liability coverage. Any teacher or District/School administrator using a private vehicle to transport students on a regular basis must provide evidence of liability insurance, with the district named as an additional insured, in an amount deemed adequate by the Superintendent of Schools or the School Business Manager.

There are to be no more people in a vehicle than the driver and passenger members as listed by the design of the vehicle. Parental permission slips indicating knowledge of the conditions listed within this policy must be obtained.

(cf. 3541.22 – Drivers)

(cf. 4133.1/4233.1 – Use of Board of Education Vehicles or Privately Owned Vehicles)

Legal Reference:     Connecticut General Statutes

                                 14-1(i) Motor vehicles: definitions.

                                 14-212 (8) Definitions - “Student transportation vehicle.”

                                 (as amended by PA 10-110)

                                 14-212 (2) Definitions - “Carrier.”

                                 (as amended by PA 10-110) PA 07-224

                                 An Act Concerning Operator’s Licenses Bearing a School Bus Endorsement.

Policy adopted:   October 19, 2015   THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Thomaston, Connecticut