CHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY 3541.31

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES

In recommending arrangements for pupil transportation to and from school‑ related activities, the Superintendent shall consider the type of activity, the total number of pupils involved, and the availability of appropriate vehicles. However, it is strongly discouraged that any pupil be transported in any privately owned vehicle. Only the Superintendent may in a rare situation direct that a child be so transported; this only after all other possible options have been exhausted

If the Superintendent deems it necessary to supplement the transportation resources of the district by identifying qualified school personnel, state employees and parents/guardians who are willing to provide transportation for district pupils to and from school‑related activities. He/She will ensure that the meet the following qualifications.

Qualifications shall include:

A. A valid New Jersey (or other) driver's license with no convictions for moving violations;

B. A private passenger vehicle of eight or fewer capacity, with a current New Jersey or other inspection sticker;

C. Evidence of at least the statutorily required insurance coverage;

Date: November 12, 2002

Legal References: N.J.S.A. 18A:16‑6 Indemnity of officers and employees against civil actions

N.J.S.A. 18A:39‑20.1 Transportation to and from related school activities in private

vehicle with capacity of eight or less; authorization of qualified

school personnel, state employees or parents

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-7.6 Transportation to and from related school activities

N.J.A.C. 6A:27-7.7 Parent transporting his or her own child or children

Cross References: 5020 Role of parents/guardians

6145 Extracurricular activities

6145.1/6145.2 Intramural competition; interscholastic competition

6153 Field trips

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