Policy 8180 - Driver Training and Responsibility

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS                                                           8180

 

Driver Training and Responsibility

 

Bus drivers shall observe all State statutes and administrative rules governing traffic safety and school bus operation. The {{School_Name}} shall, at the beginning of each school year, provide each driver with a copy of the School’s written rules for bus drivers and for student conduct on buses.

 

Each bus driver shall meet the qualifications established by the State Department of Education, including, but not limited to the following:

 

  1. Be over the age of 18 years of age;

 

  1. Be of good moral character;

 

  1. Not be addicted to the use of intoxicants or narcotics;

 

  1. Possess a valid and appropriate commercial driver’s license and other endorsements required by law, and, if applicable, a waiver for insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus issued by the State Department of Education; and

 

  1. Be medically qualified under the physical examination standards of the federal motor carrier safety regulations; provided, however, that individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, who are otherwise medically qualified under the physical examination standards of the federal motor carrier safety regulations, may request a waiver for this condition from the State Department of Education as provided in Idaho Code.

 

When a teacher, coach, or other certified staff member is assigned to accompany students on a bus, such person shall be primarily responsible for the behavior of the students in his or her charge. The bus driver shall have final authority and responsibility for the bus. The Executive Director shall establish written procedures for bus drivers.

 

 

Legal References:       49 C.F.R. § 382.105               Testing Procedures

                                    I.C. § 49-105                           Definitions

                                    I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.02.004.02    Standards for Idaho School Buses and Operations          

                                    I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.04.300         Public Charter School Responsibilities

                                    I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.02.170         School Bus Drivers and Vehicle Operation

 

Other References:       Idaho State Department of Education, Idaho’s School Bus Drivers

 

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