7110                                        Transportation Responsibilities                                 7110

The Transportation Director and Transportation Department staff shall have primary responsibility for administration and operation of the transportation services in collaboration with school and other department staff as described below.

A.      Transportation Director

   The Transportation Director shall be responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities as set forth in the job description.

B.      Transportation Department Staff

   A staff shall be provided based on the current allocations set forth by the State Department of Public Instruction.  Staff shall perform their duties and responsibilities as set forth in the job descriptions.

C.      School Bus Drivers

1.       The school bus drivers shall keep informed of all laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to operating the school buses and shall cooperate with the principals and other school officials in compliance with these requirements.

2.       Bus drivers shall possess proper certification to operate the vehicles to which they are assigned.

D.      School principals

   Principals shall be responsible for pupil transportation for all buses that serve their    schools.  In cases where buses serve more than one school, the principals of all schools    served shall assume the responsibility cooperatively.

E.Instructional Services Division

Instruction Services Division shall coordinate new programs requiring student transportation with the Transportation Department.

Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-245, 248, 288, 391; 20-218

Adopted: May 5, 2009