CONTRACTING FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

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Policy No. 6690

If the board enters into a contract for transportation services, the contractor shall operate such equipment according to district policy and the rules and regulations of the state board of education. The contract shall be in effect for no more than five years. Prior to entering into such a contract the district shall determine that the cost of contracting will not exceed the projected cost of operating its own system. Such assurances shall be submitted to the superintendent of public instruction for approval.

The contractor must show proof of insurance, ensure drivers have a valid driver’s license and a certified abstract of the driving record of the employee.

Legal References:             RCW            28A.160.010            Operation of student transportation program — Responsibility of local district — Scope — Transporting of elderly — Insurance

                                                                                                            28A.160.140            Contract for pupil transportation services with private nongovernmental entity — Competitive bid procedures

                                                                                                            28A.335.170            Contracts to  lease building space and portable buildings, rent or have maintained security systems, computers and other equipment, and provide pupil transportation services           

                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                WAC 392-144            School Bus Driver Qualifications

                                                                                                            392-141            Transportation — State Allocation for Operations

                                                                                                            392-143             Transportation — Specifications for School Buses

                                                                                                            392-145             Transportation — Operation Rules

Adopted:  May, 27, 2008

Blaine School District