FILE:  EDC

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
The safe transportation of students to and from school shall be of primary concern to school officials in the administration of the student transportation program. All state laws and regulations pertaining to the safe use of school buses shall be observed by drivers, students, and district personnel.

The Superintendent or designee in cooperation with building administrators, shall have the responsibility for developing and publishing safety rules to be followed by drivers and passengers during bus transportation.

For safety reasons, some students shall be eligible for bus transportation if they are in grades K-6 and must cross major arteries or walk on roads that have posted speed limits of 35 MPH or more. Providing transportation shall be contingent upon the availability of equipment and funds.

NOTE: See statement coded GCF for policy related to the training of school bus drivers.
REVISED: Current practice codified 1975
1-13-98
 

The Benton Harbor Area Schools, Berrien County, Michigan