Policy 3700-1

Student Transportation

Student Transportation - Responsibilities and Duties

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 01/26/2010
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The Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs:

1. Recommends policies to the Lincoln Board of Education and establishes regulations for the transportation program.
2. Evaluates the plan and recommends ways to improve effectiveness.

Principals whose buildings are serviced by the school transportation system have the following specific responsibilities:

1. Establish understanding on the part of students of the necessary transportation regulations.
2. Assist in maintaining student conduct in transit by handling necessary disciplinary follow-up including communication with parents.
3. Interpret transportation policies and regulations for parents.

The Director of Transportation is responsible for implementation of all policies and regulations established by the Board and administration for the transportation program.

 

Bus drivers are responsible for properly covering the prescribed routes, for assigned equipment and for proper care of equipment.  They are in charge of passengers in transit.

 

Bus paras assist students and drivers in transit and supervise student conduct.

 

The staff of mechanics is responsible for maintaining the transportation fleet and support vehicles.