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FILE: EDAE Cf: IFCB

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IN PRIVATE VEHICLES

When private vehicles are to be used to transport students, such vehicles shall be chosen in advance and approved by the principal or designee. Approval of a vehicle and its driver shall be kept on file at the school site.

The principal or designee shall review the proof of insurance and keep a copy on file. For the School Board’s benefit, no vehicle shall be used unless it is insured by the owner with a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 liability coverage that must be in force and effect before any use of the vehicle can occur which shall be the first line of defense in the event of an accident. In addition, a photocopy of a valid driver’s license of any approved driver of the vehicle shall be kept on file along with the vehicle approval form.

The number of students transported in a vehicle is limited to the recommended capacity of the vehicle. Seat belts shall be available for every passenger and each occupant of the vehicle and students shall be instructed that they are required to wear their seat belts while the vehicle is in motion.

Any student being transported using private vehicles shall have express written permission from his parent or legal guardian to travel in a private vehicle.

Any parent or legal guardian may personally provide transportation for their individual child or make private arrangements for transportation of their child to and from school-sponsored events except when the student is required by the school to travel with his/her respective team or club on school provided transportation. Parents personally transporting their children or who making private arrangements to transport his/her child to and from a school-sponsored event, bypassing the above procedures, assume custodial care and he/she does so at his/her own risk.

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APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO USE VEHICLE TO AND FROM SCHOOL-SPONSORED EVENTS

Date: ______

Name of Driver: ______

Address of Driver: ______

______

______(If additional drivers will be driving the vehicle, it will be necessary to attach a copy of each driver’s Louisiana driver’s license to this approval form.)

Name and Address of Owner of Vehicle (if different from driver):

______

Phone No.: ______

Driver’s License No.: ______

Description of Vehicle: (Include Age of Vehicle.)

______

Vehicle Insured With: ______

Limits of Liability: (Must have a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 liability coverage.)

______YES ______NO

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APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO USE VEHICLE TO AND FROM SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS continued:

(Attach a copy of the declaration sheet evidencing limits of coverage). (If the vehicle is not insured for a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 liability coverage, it may not be used to transport students. A parent may sign a waiver to transport or independently provide for the transportation of his/her own children.)

Capacity of Vehicle: ______(Each passenger must have a seat belt.)

I, the owner of the vehicle, certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I agree that I shall keep my vehicle insured for at least a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 liability coverage. I agree that in the event that my policy should lapse or not be renewed, I will notify the school administrator of this fact and will discontinue using my vehicle for transportation of students to and from school-sponsored events. I acknowledge that the above-named drivers have my permission to use the vehicle described above. I have personally inspected the driver’s license of the driver. I have personally viewed the vehicle and have confirmed that it does have a current Louisiana state brake tag and appears to be in good working condition. I certify that use of this vehicle is in compliance with Lafourche Parish School Board Policy EDAE.

______Owner of Vehicle

Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:81; Board minutes, 1-12-05, 4-13-05.

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