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The Governing Board desires to provide for the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school as necessary to ensure student access to the educational program, including expanded learning opportunities programs, promote regular attendance, and reduce tardiness. In determining the extent to which the district will provide transportation services, the Board shall weigh student and community needs against the cost of providing such services.
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall recommend to the Board economical, environmentally sustainable, and appropriate means of providing transportation services. The district's transportation services may be provided by means of a joint powers agreement, a cooperative student transportation program, or a consortium, as permitted by law.
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\nNo student shall be required to be transported for any reason without the written permission of the student's parent/guardian, except in emergency situations involving illness or injury to the student pursuant to Education Code 35350 or the evacuation of students as necessary for their safety.
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\nTransportation Plan
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall develop a transportation plan in consultation with classified staff, teachers, school administrators, regional local transit authorities, local air pollution control districts and air quality management districts, parents/guardians, students, and other stakeholders. (Education Code 39800.1)
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\nThe transportation plan shall be presented to and adopted by the Board at an open meeting, with the opportunity for in-person and remote public comment, and shall be updated annually by April 1.  (Education Code 39800.1)
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\nThe transportation plan shall include descriptions of the following:  (Education Code 39800.1)

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  1. The transportation services offered to students
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  2. The prioritization of transportation services for low-income students, and students in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and any of grades 1 to 6, inclusive
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  3. The transportation services accessible to students with disabilities and homeless children and youth, as defined pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 USC 11301)
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  4. The manner in which unduplicated students, as defined in Education Code 42238.02, will be able to access available home-to school transportation at no cost
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\nTransportation Contracts
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\nThe Board may purchase, rent, or lease vehicles; contract with a common carrier or municipally owned transit system; contract with responsible private parties including the parent/guardian of the student being transported; and/or contract with the County Superintendent of Schools to provide necessary transportation services.  (Education Code 35330, 39800, 39801)
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\nIn contracting for transportation services, the district shall comply with all applicable laws related to bids and contracts.  (Education Code 39802, 39803)
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\nPrior to contracting with a private entity for student transportation services, the district shall obtain written attestations from the entity that:  (Education Code 39879)\n
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  1. The entity does not have any applicable law violations at the time of applying for the contract
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  2. The entity will maintain compliance with applicable laws for the duration of the contract
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  3. Under the contract, only drivers who meet the requirements specified in Education Code 39877 will work
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  4. The entity has on file all the reports and documents required pursuant to Education Code 39877 for the duration of the contract, including, but not limited to, updated, revised, or modified reports and documents, and that the reports and documents shall be available for inspection by the district
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\nAny vehicle used to provide student transportation for compensation shall meet both of the following requirements:  (Education Code 39879)\n\n
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  1. Be inspected every 12 months, or every 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, at a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair to ensure that the vehicle passes a 19-point vehicle inspection, as adopted by the Public Utilities Commission and as specified in D.13-09-045, before allowing the vehicle to be driven, except for vehicles which are already subject to a statutory inspection program
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  2. Be equipped with a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher
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Expenses and Fees
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\nIn lieu of providing transportation in whole or in part, the district may pay the student's parents/guardians either their actual and necessary expenses in transporting the student or the cost of the student's food and lodging at a place convenient to the school. In either case, the amount of the payment shall not exceed the cost that would be incurred by the district to provide for the transportation of the student to and from school.  (Education Code 39806-39807)
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\nThe Board may charge a transportation fee to parents/guardians of transported students in accordance with Education Code 39807.5 and Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 3250 - Transportation Fees.
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\nSafety and Monitoring
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall develop procedures to promote safety for students traveling on school buses.
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\nThe district may install a global positioning system (GPS) on school buses and/or student activity buses in order to enhance student safety and provide real-time location data to district and school administrators, and parents/guardians.
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\nThe Superintendent or designee shall ensure the qualifications of bus drivers, in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3542 - School Bus Drivers, and related staff employed by the district; provide for the maintenance and operation of district-owned school buses and other equipment; and ensure adequate facilities for equipment storage and maintenance.
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\n\n\n", "contentText": "The Governing Board desires to provide for the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school as necessary to ensure student access to the educational program, including expanded learning opportunities programs, promote regular attendance, and reduce tardiness. In determining the extent to which the district will provide transportation services, the Board shall weigh student and community needs against the cost of providing such services.\n\nThe Superintendent or designee shall recommend to the Board economical, environmentally sustainable, and appropriate means of providing transportation services. The district's transportation services may be provided by means of a joint powers agreement, a cooperative student transportation program, or a consortium, as permitted by law.\n\nNo student shall be required to be transported for any reason without the written permission of the student's parent/guardian, except in emergency situations involving illness or injury to the student pursuant to Education Code 35350 or the evacuation of students as necessary for their safety.\n\nTransportation Plan \n\nThe Superintendent or designee shall develop a transportation plan in consultation with classified staff, teachers, school administrators, regional local transit authorities, local air pollution control districts and air quality management districts, parents/guardians, students, and other stakeholders. (Education Code 39800.1)\n\nThe transportation plan shall be presented to and adopted by the Board at an open meeting, with the opportunity for in-person and remote public comment, and shall be updated annually by April 1. (Education Code 39800.1)\n\nThe transportation plan shall include descriptions of the following: (Education Code 39800.1)\n\n\tThe transportation services offered to students\n\n\tThe prioritization of transportation services for low-income students, and students in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and any of grades 1 to 6, inclusive\n\n\tThe transportation services accessible to students with disabilities and homeless children and youth, as defined pursuant to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 USC 11301)\n\n\tThe manner in which unduplicated students, as defined in Education Code 42238.02, will be able to access available home-to school transportation at no cost\n\nTransportation Contracts\n\nThe Board may purchase, rent, or lease vehicles; contract with a common carrier or municipally owned transit system; contract with responsible private parties including the parent/guardian of the student being transported; and/or contract with the County Superintendent of Schools to provide necessary transportation services. (Education Code 35330, 39800, 39801)\n\nIn contracting for transportation services, the district shall comply with all applicable laws related to bids and contracts. (Education Code 39802, 39803)\n\nPrior to contracting with a private entity for student transportation services, the district shall obtain written attestations from the entity that: (Education Code 39879)\n\n\tThe entity does not have any applicable law violations at the time of applying for the contract\n\n\tThe entity will maintain compliance with applicable laws for the duration of the contract\n\n\tUnder the contract, only drivers who meet the requirements specified in Education Code 39877 will work\n\n\tThe entity has on file all the reports and documents required pursuant to Education Code 39877 for the duration of the contract, including, but not limited to, updated, revised, or modified reports and documents, and that the reports and documents shall be available for inspection by the district\n\nAny vehicle used to provide student transportation for compensation shall meet both of the following requirements: (Education Code 39879)\n\n\tBe inspected every 12 months, or every 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, at a facility licensed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair to ensure that the vehicle passes a 19-point vehicle inspection, as adopted by the Public Utilities Commission and as specified in D.13-09-045, before allowing the vehicle to be driven, except for vehicles which are already subject to a statutory inspection program\n\n\tBe equipped with a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher\n\nExpenses and Fees\n\nIn lieu of providing transportation in whole or in part, the district may pay the student's parents/guardians either their actual and necessary expenses in transporting the student or the cost of the student's food and lodging at a place convenient to the school. 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