File: EEAG - Student Transportation in Private Vehicles File: EEAG - Student Transportation in Private VehiclesA staff member may transport a student or group of students in a personal vehicle for school-related purposes only if the staff member has special permission covering the specific trip.
Special permission for providing student transportation may be granted in exceptional cases by the superintendent or designee. Exceptional cases shall be determined by review of the number of students traveling, relative costs, safety factors, distance and other factors, as determined necessary by the superintendent or designee.
Staff with special permission to use their own vehicles for transporting students must carry their own liability insurance coverage in compliance with state law. A copy of the staff member's driver's license, motor vehicle record, and insurance card shall be placed on file with the appropriate administrative official prior to the transportation of students. A memo of understanding shall be signed by the staff member and district administrative official(s) acknowledging that the staff member's personal liability insurance may be used first for any necessary coverage.
Adopted: December 19, 2000
Revised: July 23, 2015
Revised: September 26, 2024
LEGAL REFS.: C.R.S. 42-7-101 et seq. (Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act)