If the Board enters into a contract for transportation services, the contractor shall operate such equipment according to School policy and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education. All contracts for the transportation of students shall be in writing in a the current form developed by the State Department of Education.
The School may attach addenda to the model contract. Such addenda shall be submitted to the State Superintendent for review and approval. If the State Superintendent rejects the addenda or requires that changes be made to them, the Board may appeal to the State Board of Education.
The contract shall be in effect for not more than five years. Prior to entering into a contract for transportation services, the School must advertise and bid for such services. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. In determining what bid is the lowest responsible bidder, in addition to other enumerated specifications, the School will not only take into consideration the amount of the bid. The School will also consider the skill, ability, and integrity of a contractor to do faithful and conscientious work and promptly fulfill the contract according to the letter and spirit. References may be contacted.
A copy of the contract for transportation services will be filed with the State Superintendent.
Legal References: I.C. § 33-1501 Transportation Authorized
I.C. § 33-1510 Contracts for Transportation Service
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