Jerome Joint School District No. 261

NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 8160

Contracting for Transportation Services

If the Board enters into a contract for transportation services, the contractor shall operate such equipment

according to District policy and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education. All contracts for the

transportation of students shall be in writing in a the current form developed by the State Department of

Education.

The District may attach addenda to the model contract. Such addenda shall be submitted to the State

Superintendent for review and approval. If the State Superintendent rejects the addenda or requires that changes

be made to them, the Board may appeal to the State Board of Education.

The contract shall be in effect for not more than five (5) years. Prior to entering into a contract for transportation

services, the District must advertise and bid for such services. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest

responsible bidder. In determining what bid is the lowest responsible bidder, in addition to other enumerated

specifications, the District will not only take into consideration the amount of the bid, the District will also consider

the skill, ability and integrity of a contract to do faithful and conscientious work and promptly fulfill the contract

according to the letter and spirit. References may be contacted.

A copy of the contract for transportation services will be filed with the State Superintendent,

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-1501 Transportation authorized

I.C. § 33-1510 Contracts for transportation service

Policy History:

Adopted on: 12/19/2006

Revised on: 01/26/2021