711.3 - Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities

School district transportation vehicles shall be used for transporting students and others to school-sponsored events within the state.  School district transportation vehicles may be used for transporting students and others to school-sponsored events outside the state.  In determining whether to allow transportation outside the state, the administration shall consider the nature of the trip, the cost and method of payment for the trip, the cost and burden of complying with the Interstate Commerce Commission regulations, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.

Students, who are provided transportation in school district transportation vehicles by the school district for school-sponsored events, shall ride both to and from the event in the school vehicle.  A student’s parent or guardian may personally ask the sponsor or coach to transport the student home from a school-sponsored event in which the student traveled to the event on a school district transportation vehicle.

Arrangements for the use of a school bus for an excursion, field trip, or other school-sponsored activity must be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the activity.  In addition, the bus must be driven by a qualified school bus driver and the pupils must be accompanied by a member of the staff who will be responsible for the conduct and general supervision of the pupils.

 

 

Legal Reference:        
Iowa Code §§ 256B.4; 285.1-.4; 321 (2011).
281 I.A.C. 41.412.

Approved:                                                                  
August 11, 1975                                                         

Reviewed:
June 12, 2023

Revised:
May 11, 1981
November 14,  2016