Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

History: 05/24/22 (reviewed), 4/11/23 (updated), 4/23/24 (reviewed)

Any use of school district vehicles by non-school groups shall be subject to the following guidelines:

1. Requests must be made a minimum of one week in advance. If the request interferes or conflicts with school district use of the vehicle, the request will be denied. The final decision of whether a request will be granted is within the discretion of the administration.
2. Requests must be made by recognized youth organizations and/or groups of organizations sponsoring projects in the interest of the local community, state or national benefit or welfare.
3. The rental period will be negotiated directly with the administration.
4. Adult chaperones may be required to accompany the bus driver and riders.
5. All requests will be charged bus and driver fees.
6. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are prohibited on school district vehicles.
7. Whenever damage is caused by vandalism or carelessness results, the group shall reimburse the school district for the cost of repairs and may be denied further use of school district vehicles.

The use of a school bus shall be coordinated directly with the school district's transportation provider.

Policy Reference:

Legal Reference:

Iowa Code §§ 285.1(21), .10(9), (10).
281 I.A.C. 41.412; 43.10.

Cross Reference:

900	Principles and Objectives for Community Relations