Reduced bus idling reinforces the commitment to transport students on buses in a manner that is safe and consistent with the Board’s goal of resource conservation.  The Board recognizes that emissions that accumulate from school buses and activity buses can be harmful to students and bus drivers.  The Board further recognizes that unnecessary bus idling wastes fuel and financial resources.  

A.  The Board

1.  is committed to transporting students on buses in a manner that is safe and consistent          

     with the board’s goal of resource conservation.

2.  prohibits all unnecessary school bus idling on school grounds.

3.  prohibits the warming of buses for longer than 5 minutes, except in extraordinary

     circumstances.

B.  The Superintendent or designee shall

            1.  develop procedures consistent with this policy.

2.  ensure that bus drivers and appropriate personnel receive training to implement this  

     policy.

This policy applies to school buses and activity buses when used to transport students to/from school, extracurricular activities, field trips, and other school-related activities.