Jerome Joint School District No. 261

NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 8105

Extracurricular Transportation

The term “extracurricular” refers to activities or events which are supplements to the regular instructional

program and do not involve class credit, including, but not limited to athletics, speech, debate, music, band,

student groups and/or organizations, and community activities.

The use of school vehicles is strictly limited to school activities. School vehicles may not be loaned or leased to

non-school groups unless permission is specifically granted by the Board or their designee. On all activity runs,

school vehicles will be operated by a qualified driver, and only authorized activity participants, professional staff,

and chaperones assigned by the administration may ride in the vehicle.

The determination as to whether to provide transportation for students, spectators, or participants to and from

extracurricular activities shall be made solely by the District. This determination shall include, but is not limited to,

the decision to provide transportation, the persons to be transported, the type or method to be utilized, all

transportation scheduling and coordination, and any other transportation arrangements or decisions. Employees

who are involved in extracurricular activities shall be advised by the administration as to the transportation

arrangements made, if any.

District employees wishing to undertake independent arrangement, scheduling, or coordination of transportation

for extracurricular activities shall do so only when specifically directed or approved by the Superintendent or his or

her designee. District employees will notify the Superintendent or designee of all transportation details and/or

arrangements made after authorization. District employees shall not use a personal vehicle to transport students

unless approved by Superintendent or designee.

While the District does not prohibit students or District patrons from arranging a carpool to provide transportation

to any District facility, activity, or event, it is impractical for the District to take steps to ensure the safety of any

carpool vehicle or driver. For this reason, the District and its employees shall not arrange, encourage, or take

responsibility for any such carpool. The District will bear no liability associated with any carpool arrangements.

A passenger list and itinerary for all extra curricular activities will be provided to Superintendent or designee

All school vehicles used to transport students on activity trips shall be in safe mechanical and good working

condition.

At its discretion, the District may charge fees for transportation of students to and from extracurricular activities

where attendance is optional.

Student Travel to/from Extracurricular or Co-Curricular Activity

Unless other travel arrangements are authorized, students will board the school vehicle at the school designated

as point of origin for the trip and will return to the point of origin in the bus. There will be no stops along the

designated route to pick up or discharge students.

The only variation allowed in this regulation is the release of students to parents in a face-to-face situation at the

close of the activity before buses begin the return trip.

Responsibility for extracurricular transportation, when not provided by the District, will remain with the parent.

The activity must provide at least one instructor, coach, or adult sponsor for each school vehicle on a special trip

who shall be familiar with or provided a copy of this policy. The driver will be responsible for the safe operation of

the vehicle. The sponsor will be responsible for supervision of students and enforcement of rules. Any adult

designated by the principal as a sponsor will have such authority.

Cross References: 3380 Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Participation Policy

8100 Transportation

8105F Extracurricular Transportation Liability Waiver

Legal References: I.C. § 33-512(12) Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-1501 Transportation Authorized

IDAPA 08.02.02.190 Program Operations

Policy History:

Adopted on: 10/24/2023

Revised on: 00/00/0000