Section:3000 Business
Policy Name:Transportation
Policy Number:3541
Date Approved:10/10/1989
Last Revised:10/12/2004


The Board of Education will provide transportation for students under provisions of state law and regulations. The Superintendent of Schools shall administer the operation so as to:
1. provide for maximum safety of students.

2. supplement and reinforce desirable student behavior patterns.

3. assist students with mobility impairments or special needs appropriately.

4. enrich the instructional program through carefully planned field trips as recommended by the staff

Parents may be reimbursed for transportation of eligible students whenever such practice is more economical or convenient.

Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes

10-220 Duties of Boards of Education.

10-220c Transportation of children over private roads

10-186 Duties of local and regional Boards of Education

14-275a Use of standard school bus required, when.

14-275b Transportation of mobility impaired students.

14-275c Regulations regarding school buses and motor vehicles used to transport special education students.