Jerome Joint School District No. 261

NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 8180

Driver Training and Responsibility

Bus drivers shall observe all state statutes and administrative rules governing traffic safety and school bus

operation. The District or designee shall, at the beginning of each school year, provide each driver with a copy of

the District’s written rules for bus drivers and for student conduct on buses.

Each bus driver shall meet the qualifications established by the state department of education, including, but not

limited to the following:

1. Over the age of 18 years of age;

2. Be of good moral character;

3. Not be addicted to the use of intoxicants or narcotics

4. Possess a valid and appropriate commercial driver’s license and other endorsements required by

law, and, if applicable, a waiver for insulin‐dependent diabetes mellitus issued by the State

Department of Education;

5. Be medically qualified under the physical examination standards of the federal motor carrier

safety regulations; provided, however, that individuals with insulin‐dependent diabetes mellitus,

who are otherwise medically qualified under the physical examination standards of the federal

motor carrier safety regulations, may request a waiver for this condition from the state

department of education as provided in Idaho Code § 33‐1509.

When a teacher, coach or other certified staff member is assigned to accompany students on a bus, such person

shall be primarily responsible for the behavior of the students in his/her charge. The bus driver shall have final

authority and responsibility for the bus. The Superintendent or designee shall establish written procedures for bus

drivers.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33‐1508 Operation of School Buses

I.C. § 33‐1509 School Bus Drivers – Definition – Qualification – Duties

IDAPA 08.02.02.170 School Bus Drivers and Vehicle Operation

Policy History:

Adopted on: 12/19/06

Revised on: